Sculpt Nouveau Shields Up is a durable, clear, anti-graffiti coating used to protect against vandalism. It is a non-hazardous, water based solution with no odor. Shields Up is air drying and auto-leveling. This coating works on all metals, wood, stone, concrete and many other surfaces. Once fully cured, Shields Up will protect from graffiti and marker damage.
Approximately 90% of the protective film properties occur in the first 24 hours. Shields Up needs to cure for at least 5 days before graffiti can be effectively removed from the coated surface.
If a surface protected by Shields Up is marred by paint, markers or other vandalizing coatings, use Sculpt Nouveau Graffiti Remover to clean the affected areas. Shields Up is an anti-graffiti coating only. For outdoor use or high traffic areas, we recommend using Sculpt Nouveau Ever Clear or Hydro Clear first, then Shields Up on top if necessary. Ever Clear and Hydro Clear both are anti-graffiti coatings on their own.
Typical surfaces for Shields Up include interior and exterior bronze, brass, and copper surfaces, lighting fixtures, marine hardware, steel, wood, architectural trim and hardware, terra cotta, brick and concrete floors and walls.
Shields Up works well sprayed, brushed, rolled or flow coated. Some application methods may show if the coating dries faster than it can level out. For best results, spray Shields Up. Use a 1.2 tip at about 18-25 psi from an HVLP sprayer. Plan to apply 2-3 light coats. Allow 1 hour to dry between coats. In colder climates, increase the dry time.
Sculpt Nouveau Shields Up is available in 32oz., 1 gal. and 5 gal. sizes as well as 12oz. spray cans. One gallon of Shields Up generally covers 250 sq. ft. per coat. Two coats are recommended.
