Weather Conditions:
A basic “rule of thumb” is to apply during moderate temperatures when humidity and dew point levels are low. If it is expected to rain within 24 hours of application, postpone your project till weather conditions improve. If you need to store the product till a later date do not allow the product to freeze or overheat. For more specific details please contact us by phone or email listed below.

What you will need:

• Sprayer with a nozzle tip of .630″ or bigger
• Plastic tarp
• Painters tape
• Clean water (for concentrates only)
• 1 gallon bucket and/or 1 gallon hand pump sprayer (to mix concentrate if applicable)

Clean and Prep:
Sweep, dust, and wash your surface using Rainguard Cleaner/Prep. For heavily soiled areas, use a soft brush to scrub out stains with Rainguard Cleaner/Prep and then power wash normally. Ensure the surface is clean and dry for at least 24 hours prior to application.

Use tarp and tape to cover any area that you do not wish to seal. If overspray occurs on glass or metal, immediately wipe away with soap and water. If overspray occurs on plants, spray a little water on the leaves to remove any spots. Rainguard Gloss Sealer is eco-friendly and will not harm the plants should accidental overspray occur.

Mixing Concentrate (if applicable):
This eco-friendly product is safe to use and easy to apply. Available in both Ready to Use and Concentrates. Concentrates are the best value and mixing is simple.

For the quart concentrate that “makes 1 gallon”, just empty the contents of the quart into an empty 5 gallon pail then add clean water to the 1 gallon mark. Helpful hint: If there is no 1 gallon mark visible then first add 1 gallon of water into the empty 5 gallon pail and mark the waters level with a sharpie marker. Or pour contents of quart concentrate directly into sprayer and fill with water to the 1 gallon mark.

Application:
For a proper application, use a hand pump garden sprayer. Apply 1 (one) even coat to ensure the product seals the entire surface.
Once the 1st coat has dried for an hour and/or is tack free (no longer sticky) you may add additional coats to get the desired look.

1 Coat = Satin Finish

2 Coats = Low Gloss Finish

3 Coats = High Gloss Finish

Vertical Surfaces:
Spray starting at the top and work your way down in a side to side crosshatch pattern. Allow product to drip heavily before moving onto the next spot. Heavily saturate the surface maintaining at least a 6-inch drip or run down.

Horizontal Surfaces:
Apply the product until it starts to pool up slightly with a milky-white color. The puddling will even out, so there is no need to back roll.

Dry Time:

Wait at least 24 hours for light traffic (ex. decor, furniture, etc.), & 72 hours for heavy traffic (ex. car, etc.) before you use the treated surface. IMPORTANT: Avoid letting any water to come in contact with your newly sealed surface for 24 hours. After full cure time is achieved (approximately 4-5 days) you can expect the full water beading effect.

Clean-Up:

Clean-up is a breeze thanks to our water based formula. Simply rinse out equipment with fresh water after application until it runs clear. Any undesired over-spray on windows or glass can be immediately wiped off. If the product has already dried it can be cleaned off quickly with a rag, warm water, and a mild soap.

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