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Can contact with water impair the efficacy of Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?Can I use Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI in addition to a water repellent?Does Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI contain solvents?How can I remove graffiti from a surface that has been treated with Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?How do I apply Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI so that the protection is permanent?How long must I protect a surface, freshly treated with Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI from taggers?Which substrates are suitable for Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?How do I clean equipment that has been used to apply Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?

Can contact with water impair the efficacy of Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?

Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI does not react with water, therefore its efficacy is not affected by small amounts of moisture (for example atmospheric humidity). Only contact with the building material and drying result in chemical bonding with the surface.

Can I use Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI in addition to a water repellent?

Yes. If long-lasting protection from rain and weather is required in addition to graffiti control we recommend a penetrating treatment with one of our water repellents, for example Protectosil® BHN, before application of Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI.

Does Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI contain solvents?

No. Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI is water-based and free from solvents and volatile organic components (VOC).

How can I remove graffiti from a surface that has been treated with Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?

A surface treated with Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI may be easily cleaned with most commercial graffiti removers (follow the manufacturer‘s instructions) and a pressure washer. The protective coating remains undamaged even after repeated cleaning cycles.

How do I apply Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI so that the protection is permanent?

Depending on the type of substrate, at least two applications of undiluted Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI are required to achieve permanent protection. The surface must be allowed to dry to the touch between applications. This is dependent upon weather conditions but in general 10 - 60 minutes drying time is sufficient. For more information please contact us toll free at 1-800-828-09 19.

How long must I protect a surface, freshly treated with Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI from taggers?

If Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI is correctly applied, the surface should be resistant to most spray paints after several hours. Full performance against permanent felt-tip markers can take up to a few days on certain sensitive substrates.

Which substrates are suitable for Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?

Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI may be used on absorbent building materials such as concrete, brick, clinker, sand limestone, and natural stone such as granite and marble. Non-absorbent surfaces like glass, metal, painted areas and plastic cannot be treated.

How do I clean equipment that has been used to apply Protectosil® ANTIGRAFFITI?

Application equipment may be cleaned with water.