DRIVE

HIGH PERFORMANCE CLEAR SEALER FOR DRIVEWAYS AND CONCRETE SURFACES.

Drive is a hard-wearing solvent based clear sealer designed to enhance and protect concrete, including stamped, patterned and stencilled driveways, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete, clay brick and concrete pavers and tiles, and *slate.

Drive dries to a high gloss ‘wet look’ clear finish and provides a smooth washable surface, protecting from stains, spills and reducing the ability of moulds, algae and lichen to discolour the surface.

Drive is a UV stable solution acrylic with excellent optical clarity and is designed to provide many years of service.

Drive is well suited to protecting new surfaces or restoring aged and faded concrete, stencilled, patterned and stamped concrete.

Trials have shown Drive has excellent resistance to hot tire marking, oils, fuels and other stains and, as such, will make an exceptional sealer for concrete garage floors. Drive is non-yellowing and enhances colour and substrate appearance.

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PRODUCT USES

• Concrete slabs
• Exposed aggregate
• Garage floors
• Stamped & coloured concrete
• Stencilled and spray on cement based resurfacing mixes
• Clay, brick and concrete pavers
• Slate

PRODUCT FEATURES

• One component
• Hard-wearing
• Rapid Dry
• UV Stable
• Excellent penetration and adhesion
• Dries to a hard, clear glossy finish
• Non-yellowing
• May be tinted

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MOISTURE TEST - IMPORTANT

Drive is a solvent based sealer and is not compatible with water. The presence of water in the substrate may result in a cloudy finish as moisture is trapped under the coating during curing. Even if the concrete looks dry, there may still be significant moisture within the concrete. High humidity may also cause moisture problems. A moisture test is strongly advised.

A simple moisture test is to tape a small square of cling film or plastic to the concrete and leave for an hour or so. If there is no condensation or moisture the surface is generally safe to seal. Note that in colder temperatures, moisture may not be evident.

- test areas should ideally be in direct sunlight and left longer in cooler conditions.

SAFETY WARNING!

Spray equipment may be used for larger projects but electric or petrol motor driven spray equipment should be avoided unless designed for use with flammable liquids due to the risk of fire.

Hand held sprayers are prone to breakdown as rubber and plastic parts soften as they encounter the solvent.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATION

Apply in well ventilated areas only.

Drive is highly flammable - take all precautions to ensure no ignition source is present when applying.

The use of glasses and gloves is recommended to protect the eyes and skin during application.

HELPFUL TIP!

Drive cures and hardens as the solvent evaporates from the coating. In hot temperatures rapid drying can be problematic and we recommend application early in the day to avoid hot surfaces.

Additional solvent can be added to assist application over hot surfaces or in hot conditions.

RECOMMENDATION:

Re-sealing every 18 - 24 months is recommended to keep your concrete looking great.

Stamped, stencilled or coloured concrete requires regular sealer application to reduce wear patterns in high traffic areas.

NOTE

Acrylic sealers will wear over time, and product life is dependent on a wide range of factors such as the amount of traffic, temperatures, rainfall, age of concrete, etc.

Gloss levels are affected by cleaners and other environmental factors and a loss of gloss is to be expected over time, although the sealer will continue to protect your concrete.

If your concrete has been well maintained, you will maximise the lifetime and look of your job. Remove stains and spills as soon as possible to maximise the life of your sealer.

Avoid washing cars or using waxes or detergents on your sealer as these may lead to build up and make re-sealing more difficult.

TECHNICAL DATA

OPERATING TEMPERATURES!

Extreme temperatures can affect the finished product. We do not recommend the use of Drive where surface temperatures exceed 50°C. For example; outdoor dark slate areas, or slate areas around open fireplaces.

Other dark stone including granite etc. may also be affected.

*Please note that Drive is classed as a Dangerous Good and International Shipping is not available for this product.

DISCLAIMER

Customers are advised to consider the information in this data sheet in the context of how the product will be used, including surfaces and any other products used. The information provided in this data sheet represents our best scientific and practical knowledge. Any advice, information or assistance provided by Shalex in relation to its products is given in good faith, however, is provided without liability or responsibility. Due to the wide variety of site conditions we are unable to assume liability for any loss that may arise from the use of our products. The user is responsible for checking the suitability of products for their intended use.