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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | |
A. Their ability to last over twenty years with continuous exposure with no deterioration to the finish.
Q. What difference does
Superior Shield coatings have from others in the similar family of chemicals?
A. Superior Shield, containing FLUOROPOLYMERS are one of the hardest yet
flexible coatings available, providing the ultimate in durability, making
them a one of a kind product.
Q. Why do Superior Shield
coatings perform so well?
A. The main chain structure
is similar to PVDF. Having a complete alternating sequence of fluorocarbon
and hydrocarbon units. The chemically stable fluoro-olefin unit protects
the unstable hydrocarbon from sunlight.
Q. Do Superior Shield polymers
require cross linking?
A. Yes. Solvent base
require cross linking. Water base coating is optional.
Q. What is the shelf life
of Superior Shield Polymers?
A. Water based keeps
6-12 months (at a temperature –below 72) solvent based coatings last
2 years.
Q. How are Superior Shield
coatings applied?
A. Air, Airless,
Brush, Roll, Dip, electro-statically, or baked.
Q. Are Superior Shield coatings
hard to apply?
A. We recommend coatings
be professionally applied.
Q. What is the pot life
when using the two (2) part coating?
A. When crossed linked,
3 to 4 hours for water based, 2 to 4 hours for solvent base.
Q. Are Superior Shield coatings
affected by extremes in temperature?
A. Once cured, they
are not affected by temperature.
Q. What temperature should
the substrate be when the coating is applied?
A. Temperature should
not be less than 50F or more than 90F.
Q. How long does it take
Superior Shield Coatings to dry and cure?
A. Dry to tack is
1 to 3 hours, Traffic 10 to 16 hours. Total cure 5 to 7 days with normal
temperatures. Can be accelerated with the use of heat & air.
Q. Can Superior Shield Coatings
be re-coated?
A. Yes, our FLUOROPOLYMER
coatings can be re-coated any time after curing.
Q. Can the Superior Shield
coatings be repaired if damaged?
A. Yes. Sand edges
and the products blend and level.
Q. Should the applicator
wear protective clothing and a mask?
A. As with all coating
applications skin & respiratory protection is recommended.
Q. What is the preferred
environment for applying the coatings?
A. Relative humidity
high 90% maximum.
Q. How does high humidity
most affect the quality of the finish?
A. Coatings struggle
to flash and level and sometimes blush in high humidity.
Q. What is the coverage
rate for the coatings?
A. Coverage rates
vary according to porosity. 650 sq ft per gallon on a smooth surface is
an average.
Q. How many coats should
be applied?
A. Water based: 1-2
coats. Solvent bases 1 coat. Porous materials require more coats.
Q. What is the solid content
of Superior Shield Coat products?
A. Fluoropolymer.
Up to 60% solids.
Q. What is the film thickness
of the coating?
A. 2-4 mil wet film
thickness. 1-2 mil dry film thickness.
Q. What type of sheen do
Superior Shield Coatings have after fully cured?
A. They come in a
high gloss and can become semi-gloss, satin or matte with our gloss modifier
added.
Q. Are colors available?
A. Yes, any colorant
can be added to the coatings.
Q. Will Superior Shield
crack, chip or turn yellow?
A. No.
Q. Will Superior Shield
chalk?
A. No, Superior Shield
will last for years with no chalking.
Q. What surfaces can the
coating be used on?
A. Almost any surface.
(See benefits for a list of surfaces)
Q. Is Superior Shield economical
to use?
A. Yes. When compared
against the costs of maintenance, repair and replacement of products with
a shorter life span, the cost per square foot for shield products is less.
Q. What is the shipping
time?
A. Two to seven days…
Shipping is done by UPS ground or FedEx freight. There is no hazardous
products charge on ground shipments.
Q. What if I don't want
to mix the whole gallon of Super Shield?
A. This is possible using liquid measurement conversions. Please
see this page to see how to mix 1 cup of Super Shield.
Q. How do coatings compare
with normal paints?
A. Coatings are applied
the same as paint. That is the only similarity. Fluoropolymers go on thinner
(1 Mil DFT), last much longer and they do not chip, yellow or fade and
are re-coatable.