SolarGuard® UV & Weather-Defence Coating
SolarGuard is a tough, exterior-grade coating engineered for South African sun and coastal conditions. It resists UV and rain, sheds dirt, holds colour, and delivers a durable low-sheen finish on roofs and façades—helping assets look better, last longer, and run cooler.
Product Features:
What is SolarGuard?
SolarGuard is HED Africa’s high-durability exterior coating. Formulated for harsh UV and coastal air, it protects substrates from weathering and grime while keeping a crisp, low-sheen aesthetic.
Good to know
- Finish: Low-sheen / satin-matte [confirm].
- Tools: Airless (517–521 tip @ ~1800–2200 psi), 12–20 mm nap rollers, quality brushes.
- Maintenance: Gentle annual washdown; repair mechanical damage promptly.
- UV & colour hold: Resists fading and chalking in high-UV regions for a longer-lasting finish.
- Weather defence: Excellent water resistance and film flexibility for rain and thermal cycling.
- Dirt-shedding: Smoother finish helps surfaces stay cleaner between washdowns.
- Surface renewal: Refreshes tired substrates with a professional, uniform look.
- Low odour / low VOC: Water-based, contractor- and occupant-friendly.
Where to use it
- Roofs: Metal (galvanised/ZincAL), tile, fibre-cement.
- Walls: Plastered masonry, fibre-cement cladding, sound previously painted surfaces.
- Sectors: Residential, commercial/retail, warehousing/industrial, public facilities.
- Coastal & high-UV zones: Added defence against salt air and intense sun.
How to Apply
- Check conditions: Apply at 10–35 °C; RH < 85%; substrate < 40 °C; allow 4–6 h dry weather after application.
- Surface prep: Pressure-wash; remove dust/chalk/lichen; treat algae/mould; dry. Spot-prime bare metal with an anti-corrosive primer; prime galvanised/aluminium as specified; stabilise friable or porous plaster/masonry with a masonry/bonding primer.
- Mix: Stir thoroughly; box multiple tins for colour consistency.
- Apply: Airless, roller, or brush. Detail laps, fasteners, and penetrations first. Apply two uniform coats; apply the second cross-directionally after recoat time. In hot/windy conditions, thin up to 5% clean water if needed.
- Coverage (guide): Smooth walls ~7–9 m²/L/coat; profiled roofs/textured ~5–7 m²/L/coat.
- Dry & recoat: Touch-dry 30–60 min @ 23 °C; recoat 2–4 h; full cure 5–7 days (conditions dependent).
- Clean-up: Water; dispose responsibly.