Acrylic Polyurethane Coating

April 16, 2014

Jenny Hessler

Sixteen AIC Metal Direct factory package colors have been added to ACME Quality Paints’ AIC product line for industrial, machinery, and equipment applications. AIC Metal Direct is a fast-drying, direct-to-metal, high-gloss, chemical-resistant coating for high film build and is recommended on industrial applications requiring durability and sag-resistance such as farm and construction equipment, dumpsters, oil rigs, mining equipment, machinery, trailer frames, truck boxes, lawn and garden equipment, and metal parts. Metal Direct is a low-VOC acrylic polyurethane with improved hiding, is free of lead and chromate hazards, and is packaged in a 6-gal (23-L) container for easy mixing. The coating is suitable for various substrates including blasted cold or hot rolled steel, sheet molded compound, or fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The coating offers quick dry times, including a minimum recoat time in 20 min, and is tack free in 1.5 h.