Anti-graffiti and vandalism protection film for glazing
Resilient anti-graffiti coating - Barrier against vandalism
Specific coating against graffiti and other degradation
An anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism protective film applied to glazing constitutes a first defense against malicious acts such as engraving on glass or the use of paint for graffiti.
For businesses, vandalism is a cause of nuisance that can lead to anything from a simple disruption of activity to temporary closures until the premises are restored to safety. The financial consequences therefore become significant since the economic operating loss must be added to the costs of repairs for restoration.
Street furniture (bus breaks) or public transport vehicles (bus, metro, tram) are also likely to have their glazing damaged by vandals. Replacing windows then represents a significant cost to town halls and municipalities.
Resistance to graffiti, scratches and abrasion with its specific coating,
the application of an anti-graffiti protective film is the most economical choice
to protect glass surfaces from malicious acts.
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Advantages of anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism window films
The specific coating of the anti-graffiti and anti-vandal films ensures effective protection of the glass against damage as well as deliberate attacks such as acid etching or scratches. The sacrificial anti-abrasion surface of the ArmaGraffs anti-vandal films will be damaged in order to preserve the glass.This will avoid the replacement of the glazing which is more expensive than the installation of an anti-vandalism protection film.
Abrasion resistant surface coating
The purpose of installing an anti-vandalism film is to protect the glass from damage in order to avoid replacing the glazing.Thus, the sacrificial surface layer of ArmaGraffs anti-vandalism films is designed to receive the damage instead of the glass in analogy to the EN ISO 1518 standard.
- Mechanical action : The anti-vandalism film for windows will suffer damage caused by tools such as keys, punches, stones, abrasive discs, drill tips, ceramics or emergency exit hammers. The sacrificial surface layer thus protects the glass from any attempt at etching, limiting the risk of replacing the glazing, which is more expensive than installing a new anti-vandalism adhesive film.
- Chemical action : Glass etching by corrosive products can be avoided by installing an anti-vandalism film for windows. In fact, the acid sprayed on the anti-vandalism film will see its corrosive action slowed down with neutralization of the acid without releasing toxic vapor.
Graffiti resistant surface coating
The sacrificial surface layer of anti-graffiti films does not allow the paint from the tags to adhere to the support.
Thus the damage can be erased with a sponge and soapy water for an easy and quick disappearance of the graffiti.
Easy to clean, maintain and replace !
The special coating of the anti-graffiti films offers low adhesion to paint, which greatly facilitates the cleaning of graffiti and general maintenance.
In addition, depending on the case, the installation of an ArmaGraffs adhesive film for glazing can complement or sometimes even replace the polishing of a corroded or slightly abraded surface. Indeed, the adhesive of the film fills the small unevenness of the surface and restores a certain clarity.
When necessary, removal of an ArmaGraffs anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism film at the end of its life can be carried out simply with minimal residual adhesive traces on the glass.
In its 175µm version for exterior application, the anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism film "Armagraffs 7mil EX" benefits from class 2(B)2 (EN12600 standard) which improves its impact resistance in order to protect property and people from broken glass.