Anti Graffiti Coatings
SoSafe is often asked about the advantages and disadvantages of permanent coatings vs SoSafe Safety Shield (semi sacrificial anti graffiti coating). While a permanent coating does sound like a good idea on porous surfaces, they are generally not regarded as a long term solutions. After several years permanent coatings tend to degrade due to several causes:
- UV degradation
- Rising damp
- Incorrect application / preparation
The combination of these elemental effects leaves the wall looking tired, often yellowish and frequently the bonding breaks between substrate and the permanent coating.
SoSafe Safety Shield is a semi-sacrificial coating that penetrates the pores, limiting the absorption of any graffiti attacks for many years. SoSafe Safety Shield is unnoticeable on the vast majority of surfaces, simple to apply and economical (up to 16m of coverage per litre) using a pressure pack.
Here is recent image of a permanent coating in Malaga, Spain that failed after 4 years.
SoSafe Safety Shield - Semi-Sacrificial Anti Graffiti Coating
SoSafe Safety Shield is a semi sacrificial surface anti-graffiti protection, making it easy to remove graffiti and suitable for all surface types (excluding glass). Safety Shield is a surface penetrating coating that protects a surface against graffiti, mould and is reduces environmental effects on the substrate.
Furthermore, Safety Shield is UV resistant i.e. it will not breakdown from exposure to the sun and requires no mixing. SoSafe Safety Shield will not leave a glossy finish and allows the surface to breathe. SoSafe Safety Shield can be painted over with no detrimental effects (i.e. the paint will not peel).
How it works
Safety Shield works by blocking the pores of the surface, the pores of a graffiti surface is what causes the ‘shadow’ effect. This protection allows the graffiti to be removed with no harm to the protected substrate below. The vast majority of porous substrates should be treated with two coats of Safety Shield, some substrates may absorb more product and therefore require a third coat such as sand stone. Safety Shield can be applied by brush or sprayer.
So Safe Safety Shield can also be used to protect future damage to legal graffiti murals from tagging and environmental hazards.
Product Data Sheet - SoSafe Safety Shield Anti Graffiti Coating
Protection Level: Semi-Sacrificial (protects surface against graffiti remover for several attacks).
Coverage:8 - 16 Metres per litre (depending on application method)
Life Span: 5 Years +
Form: Liquid
Quantities: 750mL x 12 Trigger Packs, 10 x 1Lt, 3 x 5 Lt and 25 Lt Drum.
