GENERAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

APPLICATION

AD Enamel is a medium dry short oil alkyd modified solvent-based paint that has excellent film characteristics for interior use. Its ease of application makes it an excellent product for product OEM finishing or as Touch-Up Enamel or for refinishing.

AD Enamel is suitable for steel and aluminum substrates. A chemical pretreatment is required for adhesion (iron phosphate for steel and clear/yellow chromate for aluminum). If a chemical pretreatment is not available, than the use of ECL Wash Primer 2035-534 is necessary.

AD Enamel is available in a wide variety of colors and gloss ranges from flat to full gloss (5 ­80%). Please consult with your technical representative for unusual colors or finishes. A finish standard will be required to match for Touch-up Enamel.

Application can be with air atomized spray equipment; either conventional air pressurized or HVLP. Use of suction feed is also acceptable. AD Enamel can be use for Touch-up and can be custom packaged in 16 oz. aerosols or ½ oz. touch-up bottles with cap brush. Also AD Enamel can be modified for brushing.

CLEAN UP: Clean up all equipment as soon as possible with a 928 Washing Thinner or Mineral Sprits.

Physical and chemical tests were performed on ³Bonderite 1000² steel panels. AD Enamel was force dried 30 minutes at 150¹F and followed by a 10-day cure period at room temperature.

1. Recommended Usage:

Decorative/protective coating for O.E.M metal electronic enclosures; industrial and other metal products

2. Applicable Substrates:  

Steel and aluminum substrates

3. Method of application:

Spray or brush

4. Solids by Volume:

40% - 45%

5. Weight Per Gallon:

9.0 ­ 10.5 lbs/gal

6. V.O.C. Content:

3.7 ­ 4.3 lbs/gal

7. Solids by Weight:

55 ­ 65%

8. Pencil Hardness:

H ­ 2H

9. Cross-Hatch:

5B

11. Flexibility:

1/4² Mandrel Bend

12. Impact: (direct/indirect):

65 inch lb. / 65 inch lb.

13. Chemical Solvent: 10 double rubs

Isopropyl Alcohol - No effect

No effect - no immediate softening of film and no gloss reduction

For spray application use conventional or HVLP air atomized. Substrate should be free from grease, oil, dirt, rust, etc.

Steel or iron: prime with Wash Primer 2039-534 or chemically pre-treat with iron phosphate

Aluminum: prime with Wash Primer 2039-534 or chemically pre-treat with yellow or clear chromate

Previously painted substrate: degrease and lightly scuffed all surfaces to be painted

Fluid pressure and air pressure will vary according to nozzle combination and equipment.

Reduction: X-1 Enamel Reducer (5:1 by volume)

Viscosity: #2 Zahn cup: 15-22 seconds.

Apply 1 smooth wet coat; allow a minimum 15 minutes flash-off

CURE TIMES

AD Enamel will cure at ambient room temperatures.

Air dry schedule:

Dry to touch: 90 ­ 120 minutes

Dry to handle: 4 ­ 5 hours

Dry to package/perform secondary operations: overnight (12 hrs).

Complete cure: approximately 5 days.

Five (5) days minimum, depending on ambient room temperatures will be needed to achieve total cure.