10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Road Marking Paint Supplier
Selecting the right partner for thermoplastic road marking paint can determine project lifespan, tender success, and profit margins. Use the following checklist to qualify suppliers before you commit.
1. Which international standards do you comply with?
Confirm written conformity to AASHTO M249, BS 3262, and EN 1871 (and local equivalents). Ask for current declarations and sample batch COAs.
2. Can you provide recent, independent test reports?
Request third-party or in-house lab reports covering bead content, colour stability, skid performance, and film build verification, tied to batch numbers.
3. What real service life should I expect in my climate?
High-traffic highways, hot deserts, tropical rain belts, and cold regions differ. Ask for case histories with photos and maintenance intervals for similar roads.
4. How do you design reflectivity at night?
Clarify the plan for premix glass beads plus drop-on beads, target embedment depth, and bead gradations suitable for your marking thickness.
5. What packaging and palletization do you use for export?
Look for export-ready 25 kg moisture-resistant bags or jumbo ton bags with stretch-wrap, corner guards, and clear labelling to minimize damage.
6. What are your MOQ and lead time for standard and OEM orders?
Trial orders (e.g., 5–10 t) help new buyers. Typical lead time is production plus sailing time; confirm calendar commitments in writing.
7. Can you customize formulations for local conditions?
Ask about anti-skid, anti-UV, fast-melt, or high-build variants for intersections, bus lanes, and rainy or high-UV regions.
8. Which payment and trade terms do you support?
Evaluate FOB/CIF/DDP options, deposits, and phased terms after stable cooperation. Confirm ports of loading and destination port choices up front.
9. Will you assist with tender documentation?
Reliable suppliers provide datasheets, MSDS, conformity letters, sample labels, and guidance for on-site acceptance.
10. What after-sales support and tools do you provide?
Prefer partners that offer application training and acceptance guidance. For full-container orders, confirm availability of complimentary on-site testing tools.
Practical Tip
- Compare cost per kilometre at target thickness, not just price per ton.
- Agree on bead plan, line profiles, and acceptance criteria before shipment.
- Document QC: keep sample retains, photos of loading, and pallet counts.
Our Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint (Traffic Love®)
| Brand / Product | Traffic Love® Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint |
| Type | Hot-applied thermoplastic for highways, urban roads, intersections, airports, parking |
| Colours | White / Yellow (custom colours available) |
| Glass Beads Plan | Premix 30–35% with optional drop-on schedule |
| Recommended Thickness | 2.5–3.5 mm (highways); 1.5–2.5 mm (urban/parking) |
| Coverage Reference | ~3.5–4.0 m² per 25 kg at ~3.0 mm (line type dependent) |
| Package | 25 kg moisture-resistant bags; jumbo ton bags; OEM private label |
| Compliance | AASHTO M249, BS 3262, EN 1871 (regional options on request) |
| Factory Price | USD 260–700 per ton (formula & volume dependent) |
| MOQ | 5 tons (trial); typical 1×20’ FCL for best freight |
| Lead Time | Approximately 30 days |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CIF, DDP, EXW |
| Ports of Loading | Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Shenzhen |
| Destination Ports (Examples) | Jebel Ali, Dammam, Jeddah, Mombasa, Lagos, Durban, Tema |
| Samples | Available; courier collect or offset in order |
| Value-Add | One full-container order includes a complimentary retroreflectometer and marking thickness gauge (no brand specified) |
Trade Information
| Payment Options | T/T, L/C; phased terms after stable cooperation |
| Container Loading Ref. | 20’ GP typically 14–20 tons depending on pallets and colour mix |
| OEM / Private Label | Custom bags, artwork, multilingual labels and documents |
| After-Sales Support | Application training, acceptance testing guidance, troubleshooting |
Distributor Recruitment
We are recruiting global distributors with policies including exclusive territories, training, online marketing support, and flexible payment terms after stable cooperation. Joint-venture discussions for local manufacturing are welcome. Full-container orders receive complimentary testing devices to support project acceptance.
Referral & Commission Program
If you have strong connections with government agencies, road authorities, or construction contractors, we welcome you to introduce potential clients to us. We offer a commission-based referral reward for each successful introduction. Whether you’re an industry consultant, project intermediary, or simply well-connected, we value and reward your referrals.
