vehicles with two new premium products: a waterborne basecoat and a high
solid clearcoat. These products cut solvent emissions, give a professional finish and help to improve paint shop profitability, according to the company
With the new Sikkens Autocoat BT
WB 551 Basecoat RM, commercial vehicles can now be finished with a waterborne basecoat that has 85% less solvent than conventional solvent-borne
products.
Combined with Sikkens Autocoat BT
LV 851 Clear, a versatile state-of-the-art high solid clearcoat, WB 551
Basecoat RM provides the commercial
vehicles market with a premium product range to help it meet the demands of
new compliance legislation.
The excellent hiding power, good
application properties on large surfaces
and color accuracy of WB 551 Basecoat
RM reduces layers and saves material.
In addition, this advanced new
basecoat is easy to use and can be
applied wet-in-wet in 2 layers without
flash-off time, helping to reduce labor
time and speed up throughput in commercial paint shops.
Autocoat BT LV 851 Clear can also be
used on all kinds of commercial vehicles
and over all Sikkens basecoats. It is also
suitable for all types of repair, from spot
repairs to complete resprays.
WOOD KOTE INTRODUCES ULTRA
LOW VOC WIPE-ON POLYURETHANE
Wood Kote Products Inc. has a new ultra
low VOC formulation for its wipe-on
polyurethane sold under the trade
name, Jel’d Poly Kote 275. The product
CABOT EXPANDS PORTFOLIO OF WOODCARE PRODUCTS FOR 2008
Cabot, a brand within the architectural coatings division of The Valspar
Corporation, has introduced two new products, Australian Timber Oil in
Jarrah Brown, a blend of oils used to protect exotic wood, and Problem-Solver
Acrylic Primer, an exterior primer used to prevent extractive bleeding and
stains from moisture problems, to their line of wood care products.
Cabot Australian Timber Oil is
now offered in the darkest wood tone
available, Jarrah Brown, joining the
existing color palette of Natural,
Amberwood, Honey Teak and
Mahogany Flame. Australian Timber
Oil offers three-way oil protection for
maximum durability and water repel-
lency to prevent weathering, rotting
and discoloration. Ideal for mahogany,
teak, cedar and pine, Australian
Timber Oil’s rich, trans-oxide pig-
ments accentuate the wood’s natural
wood grain and warmth, while ensur-
ing long-lasting UV protection.
Cabot Problem-Solver Acrylic
Primer prepares new or previously
used siding and lumber for the adhe-
sion of solid color acrylic stains and
paints, and prevents the cracking,
peeling and blistering of wood siding
caused by the elements. Cabot’s new
LokzAll stain-locking technology
chemically bonds with extractive tan-
nin bleed and locks the discoloration into the primer. Problem-Solver Acrylic
Primer is ideal for the protection of wood siding, trim, shingles, plywood,
cured stucco, brick and cementitous siding which are all susceptible to moisture build-up caused by climate changes and severe weather.
Wood Kote has reformulated Jel’d Poly
Kote to meet the Southern California VOC
requirements for architectural coatings.
The reformulation completes Wood Kote’s
line of ultra low VOC solvent-based clear
wood finishes.
is an easy to apply, fast drying, low build
clear wood finish intended for interior
applications. Jel’d Poly Kote 275 can be
applied with a cloth, requires no sanding
and can be recoated within two to four
hours. Jel’d Poly Kote 275 does not run
or drip and therefore is often used on
overhead work and on intricate surfaces
such as stairway railings and balusters.
Jel’d Poly Kote 275 contains less
than 275 grams per liter of VOCs. The
product is available in one sheen matte
however the gloss level will increase
with each re-coat, according to the
company. It should be applied one to
two mils per application. Generally,
three to six applications of Jel’d Poly
Kote 275 will equal one brush-on coat
of polyurethane. CW
