Military Coatings

The durable ruggedness & high flash point make polyurea a great blast mitigating application. Protect your buildings and vehicles from damage, add a layer of protection where millimeters and seconds can make all the difference.

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Security & Defense Coatings 
Engineered for Real-World Defense

Marvel’s military-grade polyurea coatings are mil-spec certified and built to protect what matters most: personnel, vehicles, and mission-critical infrastructure. Whether you're reinforcing an MRAP, shielding ballistic plates, or extending the life of defense equipment, our coatings provide unmatched durability, corrosion resistance, and blast mitigation. Available in both the MarvelCoat and MarvelShield product lines.

Uses

Military
Rifle/Pistol Rated Plates
Vehicle/Mobile Ballistic Shields
Interior Building Walls, Fences, Barricades and Vehicle Exterior Defense Protection

Products

Full Line of:
MarvelCoat
MarvelShield
MarvelSpecialty
MarvelPrimers

Why Military Contractors Choose Marvel

  • Mil-Spec Certified: Our formulations have passed rigorous military specification testing—no guesswork, no shortcuts.

  • Shrapnel Containment: Coatings act like a “baseball glove,” absorbing impact and catching fragmentation from explosions.

  • Corrosion & Abrasion Resistance: Superior longevity in desert, marine, and extreme environments.

  • Certified Safe: Select products are certified for potable water and food-grade applications—proof of our commitment to safety.

  • Stable Formulas: We do not alter our certified formulas to cut costs. That means consistent performance, every drum.

 

The Technology Behind Our Military Coatings

Marvel offers both Type 1 and Type 2 polyurea systems:

Product NameTypeFormatDescription
M395Type 1100% Pure PolyureaHigh-performance, mil-spec certified. Trusted in oil fields and secondary containment.
M91Type 1100% Pure PolyureaRigid, high-strength military-grade material.
C11Type 2Cartridge SystemLightweight, mobile-use formulation. Ideal for gear, plates, and tight-access applications.

 

All three have passed military specification (mil-spec) testing and are used in live defense and industrial environments.

 

Military Applications In Action

Our polyurea coatings are actively used in:

  • MRAPs and Military Vehicles
    Coating vehicle undersides and walls to help contain IED blasts and reduce injury from fragmentation.

  • Ballistic Plates & Panels
    Layered over armor to enhance energy dispersion, reduce ricochet hazards, and keep fragmentation contained.

  • Command Equipment & Portable Infrastructure
    Panels, generator boxes, mobile gear containers, and more benefit from enhanced durability and shock resistance.

  • Fuel & Chemical Containment Zones
    Used under tanks and valve systems to contain leaks and resist corrosion in “duck pond” configurations.

 

What Sets Marvel Apart

  • Decades of Experience: We've been innovating since the 1980s—long before others copied our independent model.

  • No Franchises. No Contracts.: We support a nationwide network of independent applicators with unmatched freedom and support.

  • Technical Support Second to None: Our specialists answer calls on weekends. Military-grade reliability, on and off the field.

“When you see our coating in action, you know it’s not just protection—it’s peace of mind. Our material doesn’t just last—it defends.”
— Mike, Technical Applications Expert

 

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