Coatings World - July 2008

New Products

Intergard 1033 is a durable, two-component, high solids epoxy finish ideal for use in new construction or maintenance and repair projects within modertaly corrosive environments.

reduce maintenance costs, while extending the structure’s lifeclycle. Intergard 1033 can be brushed, rolled or spray-applied directly onto concrete, or over primed steel.

PETTIT MARINE PAINT’S NEW VIVID ANTIFOULING

Pettit Marine Paint has introduced Vivid Antifouling, which remains effective after repeated launching and hauling, making it ideal for trailerable or rack-stored boats. Vivid’s dual biocides, copper thicynate and zinc

pyrithione produce effective protection against aggressive fouling and slime. Environmentally friendly, Vivid meets all air pollution regulations. This multi-season coating adheres well to fiberglass, wood or aluminum. Vivid can be applied with a roller or brush and can be used over most existing antifouling. Vivid Antifouling is available in six bright Pettit Marine Paint’s and clean base colors, including black Vivid Antifouling and white. These base hues can be mixed to create 24 custom shades.

EXCALIBUR PAINT & COATINGS LAUNCHES AQUA-THANE Excalibur Paint & Coatings’ has introduced Aqua-Thane, a patent pending, 2K water-borne acrylic polyurethane technology. Test results to date have concluded that this environmentally friendly, low VOC (less than 50 grams/liter) HAPS-free system meets or exceeds the performance properties of high performance solvent-borne systems. Film build of 4-8 mils wet is achieved without foaming, gassing or flow problems. Aqua-Thane exhibits depth of image, abrasion, solvent and chemical resistance including Skydrol, yet maintains hardness and is flexible. It has good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including steel, aluminum, galvanized metals (both electroplated and hot – dipped), various stainless steel, PVC and carbon/fiberglass composites. For ferrous and non-ferrous substrate, abrasive blasting is not required prior to application. CW