Question about Ghostsheild 8510 and Auto Body

[ihv800]

Hello again!

I'm still trying to decide what route to go on coating/sealing my concrete shop floor and the options have my head spinning. I want to protect it and keep it as nice as I can for as long as I can. I kind have it narrowed down to something like ArmorPoxy's SPGX polyurea or Ghostshield 8510 with the 4500 densifier.

I'm working through the pros and cons of each but have a burning question. I plan on doing some paint and body work in the shop. Will a penetrating sealer like the Ghostsheild, which I assume is largely a silicone based product; become a battle when trying to do paint work?

Thanks

 

[Shea]

GhostShield has much more silane than silicone. It won't change the look of the concrete and it will not create a film at the surface. Paint is still going to stick to the concrete at the surface if that is what you are wondering.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Hello again!

I'm still trying to decide what route to go on coating/sealing my concrete shop floor and the options have my head spinning. I want to protect it and keep it as nice as I can for as long as I can. I kind have it narrowed down to something like ArmorPoxy's SPGX polyurea or Ghostshield 8510 with the 4500 densifier.

I'm working through the pros and cons of each but have a burning question. I plan on doing some paint and body work in the shop. Will a penetrating sealer like the Ghostsheild, which I assume is largely a silicone based product; become a battle when trying to do paint work?

Thanks

Comes down to what you want. A nice clear finish that protects, than a coating. A penetrating sealer that does not change the look and has to film to be scratched, melted, etc than Ghostshield.

 

[ihv800]

That's exactly what I'm trying to decide. The clear polyurea looks fantastic, but the Ghostshield is so easy to do in terms of prep, and not being topical won't get scratched and chipped.

What I'm asking here isn't pertaining to painting the concrete, rather doing paint work on cars and such. I have in my mind that there could be problems with a floor treated with Ghostshield contaminating your project. Getting everything prepped and ready to spay and being met with fish eyes in your finish. It might be a silly question, but I've seen contamination problems in a body shop happen and it can be a nightmare.

 

[Garage Flooring]

That's exactly what I'm trying to decide. The clear polyurea looks fantastic, but the Ghostshield is so easy to do in terms of prep, and not being topical won't get scratched and chipped.

What I'm asking here isn't pertaining to painting the concrete, rather doing paint work on cars and such. I have in my mind that there could be problems with a floor treated with Ghostshield contaminating your project. Getting everything prepped and ready to spay and being met with fish eyes in your finish. It might be a silly question, but I've seen contamination problems in a body shop happen and it can be a nightmare.

Not completely clear but I would imagine that as long as you give it time to cure before moving in and starting projects you would be ok

 

[ihv800]

It's a little hard to describe what I'm talking about. I just know certain things, especially anything with silicone, in a body shop environment can pose problems with paint jobs.

Just thinking out loud, but say you have body tools laying on the floor working on a car, I'm wondering if there's any likelihood of something in the Ghostshield (or any penetrating sealer), could get transferred to the car when those tools make contact with it, and cause things like fish eyes in the paint. I think you're right though that it wouldn't likely be a problem and of course there are ways to mitigate issues with fisheyes when doing paint work. Just trying to best educate myself and avoid potential problems.

Do you know of any body shops that have used Ghostshield?

I appreciate the help, thanks!

 

[Garage Flooring]

It's a little hard to describe what I'm talking about. I just know certain things, especially anything with silicone, in a body shop environment can pose problems with paint jobs.

Just thinking out loud, but say you have body tools laying on the floor working on a car, I'm wondering if there's any likelihood of something in the Ghostshield (or any penetrating sealer), could get transferred to the car when those tools make contact with it, and cause things like fish eyes in the paint. I think you're right though that it wouldn't likely be a problem and of course there are ways to mitigate issues with fisheyes when doing paint work. Just trying to best educate myself and avoid potential problems.

Do you know of any body shops that have used Ghostshield?

I appreciate the help, thanks!

I will double check things with the plant.

 

[Garage Flooring]

According to Josh @ Ghostshield

"Justin,

it is highly unlikely that a tool could transfer any residual elements from a penetrating sealer if applied within the application parameters. I know of numerous automotive repair and body shops that have used the Ghostshield line with no issues.

Have a nice weekend!

Cheers!
"

 

[ihv800]

That's the info I was looking for. Thank you very much for taking the time to check into that for me!

 

[Garage Flooring]

That's the info I was looking for. Thank you very much for taking the time to check into that for me!

Thats my job

 

[Armorpoxy]

We have sold Ghostshield to many auto and aircraft facilities with zero issues you have concerns about.

Email us directly at below for quotes or info. Thank you.