Building on the legacy of Hardtop XP, the new Hardtop XP II from Jotun promises enhanced durability, efficiency and aesthetics. By extending the lifespan of steel structures, Hardtop XP II will play a vital role in mitigating both environmental impact and cost.
The global supplier of marine and protective coatings Jotun has announced the launch of Hardtop XP II, the successor to its most successful product to date.
“The Hardtop brand is recognised and well-known in the industry, and Hardtop XP has been our bestselling product – not only in this category but for all Jotun products. Now, with Hardtop XP II we aim to push the commercial and innovative boundaries yet again,” has stated Dmitry Arzhanov, Global Category Manager for Topcoats at Jotun.
According to Jotun, Hardtop XP II has been designed to meet evolving industry demands by offering:
- Greater application efficiency
through faster curing times, reduced downtime, and doubled initial hardness to limit surface damage during handling.
- Improved steel protection
against UV radiation, chemicals, water exposure and physical damage, lowering maintenance costs and preventing corrosion.
- Enhanced aesthetics
with excellent colour and gloss retention alongside improved resistance to dirt pick-up, helping projects maintain their appearance over time.
“We have rigorously tested Hardtop XP II across various climates and scenarios. Feedback from customers and applicators have confirmed the product’s consistent performance regardless of environmental conditions or application methods. The result is a topcoat that truly performs everywhere. By 2030 it is estimated that up to 9.1% of global CO2 emissions will originate from steel production only to replace corroded steel, if the ongoing trend continues. Making sure steel can be used for a longer time is the core of what we do. Hardtop XP II is the right product at the right time to face this industry challenge, and it is also designed to comply with current and upcoming environmental regulations,” has added Dmitry Arzhanov.
“To be able to offer this fantastic product to the industry is a milestone for us in Jotun. Hardtop XP has been our bestselling product – and with good reason. But we have for almost 100 years been focused on continuous innovation and development, and that is why we have developed Hardtop XP II. It is truly a product