LAKER PAINT COMPANY PTY LTD

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME	VanGuard 10
DESCRIPTION	VanGuard 10 is a clear water-based, two-component, aliphatic polyurethane coating, designed to provide a permanent barrier to graffiti and marking on masonry, concrete, previously painted surfaces and signwriting. VanGuard 10 has been specifically designed to leave the appearance of the protected surface unaltered, does not darken decorative concrete and masonry and will not "yellow" on exposure to sunlight. VanGuard 10 is resistant to most aggressive cleaning agents, including strong solvents, proprietary Graffiti Removers, mild alkalis and some paint strippers. This allows almost all graffiti to be removed readily. Some graffiti media may need a combination of removers for complete removal. VanGuard 10 is effective as a sealer for timber and other porous surfaces, but should not be considered a clear finish for timber exposed to direct weathering.
SURFACE PREPARATION	Surface must be dry, clean and free from dust, loose particles, grease and oil, etc. Cleaning with high-pressure water (e.g. Gerni) is recommended prior to application of VanGuard 10. Concrete, particularly horizontal slabs, off-form or horizontally cast items must be thoroughly cleaned to remove release oils and acid etched to remove laitance.
MIXING	Mix Part "A" with 5% by volume Part "B" immediately prior to use (i.e. 20 parts "A" to one part "B"). Do not mix any more than can be used within one day. Do not pour mixed material back in with unmixed. Mixed material left for more than 24 hours may be reactivated by adding a further 5% Part "B".
APPLICATION	VanGuard 10 may be applied by brush, roller or airless spray; spray application is recommended, especially for porous or textured surfaces. Conventional spray or H.V.L.P. is highly recommended for "quartz chip" and "exposed aggregate"-type surfaces, to aid penetration of the VanGuard 10 to the base of the profile. It may be applied as a single coat at straight from the can or the first coat of a two-coat application may be thinned by up to 50% with clean water to aid penetration and sealing of particularly porous substrates.
COVERAGE	Approximately 12m² per litre, depending upon the porosity of the surface to be protected. As a guide, sandstone may achieve only 8m² per litre, "chip"-style finishes as little as 3 - 4 m² per litre, whereas over existing coatings, 14-16 m² may be expected.
DRYING TIME	Touch dry in approximately 4 hours. Recoat in 16 hours. If the temperature is between 8 and 15º C, allow 48 hours before recoating. Do not apply below 8 º C or above 85% Relative Humidity.
CLEAN UP	Water.
COLOURS	Clear only
PACKAGING	1 litre, 2 litre, 4 litre, 10 litre and 20 litre sizes.
DANGEROUS GOODS	Not Dangerous.
PACKAGING CODE	None allocated.

*Addition of 2% by volume VanGuard "Diamond" Hardener immediately prior to application is recommended where Vanguard is to be applied over existing "plastic" or waterbased acrylic coatings. If Diamond treated Vanguard is not used within 24 hours, repeat treatment.

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