New Products
SEI Chemical upgrades graffiti coating
SEI Chemicals’ GPA-200 Graffiti Proofer Anti-Stick is designed for high-end applications. The highly fluorinated polymer also makes this coating impervious to UV degradation as well as to hydrocarbons and a wide variety of chemicals.
SEI Chemical has reformulated and
upgraded the 2-component GPA-200
Graffiti Proofer Anti-Stick coating. This
highly durable, fluoro-coating is now a
single component with under 20 grams
per liter VOC and is compliant in all 50
states. The coating’s dry film has a
tremendous durability, chemical resistance and an impressive slip coefficient,
according to the company. It can be
sprayed, brushed or rolled on and dries
in a few short hours. The GPA-200
exceeded the performance requirements
of ASTM D6578 Graffiti Resistance Test
and graffiti can be removed with a dry
towel, pressure washer or any other
household cleaners. SEI Chemical synthesizes a fluoro-resin and custom controls the amounts of fluorine and reactive sites within. When incorporated into
coatings it provides enhanced longevity,
weathering and chemical resistance.
BASF LAUNCHES NEW R-M
WATERBORNE PRODUCT IN CANADA
BASF Canada has launched a new
member of its R-M brand. Onyx HD is a
high-performance, environmentally com-
pliant waterborne automotive refinish
coating that is compliant with upcoming
Canadian environmental regulations.
The Onyx HD line makes life easier
for the automotive refinisher because it
is easy to apply, offers excellent covering
power, complies fully with environmental regulations and is safer to use than
solvent-based products, according to the
company. In addition, Onyx HD tinting
bases have no shelf-life limitations and
will not freeze.
Onyx HD is currently available in
Canada and will be available across the
U.S. by the summer of 2008.
PETTIT MARINE’S NEW VIVID FREE
Pettit Marine Paint’s innovative
antifouling paint, Vivid Free, is now
available nationwide in all of its 24
vibrant colors. Using a controlled erosion process, combined with PTFE
and the latest biocide technology,
Vivid Free provides protection
against slime,
algae, barnacles
and other marine
fouling without
the use of copper
or TBT. EPA-approved and
recently selected Pettit Marine’s
as a West Marine environmentally
top pick for sus- friendly Vivid Free
tainable boating, is now available
Vivid Free can nationwide.
safely be used on
all aluminum, fiberglass, wood and
steel hulls, out drives and outboard
motors in fresh, salt and brackish
water. Boats using Vivid Free can be
hauled and re-launched without
recoating. Pettit Marine Paint’s Vivid
Free retails for $199 per gallon and is
available at boatyards and retail
stores nationwide.
