The new primer developed by Sherwin-Williams can provide corrosion resistance and durability for the aerospace industry.
The international paints and coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, through its Aerospace Coatings Division, has launched a new chrome-free epoxy primer, which consists of a two-component, corrosion-inhibitive
technology able to provide good performance with several substrates and pretreatments as well as working with all exterior topcoat systems of the company.
The new primer is ready to spray with no additional reduction required for true ease of use. It offers a broad application range using a single activator, it flows out to a nice smooth surface and its wet edge is ideal for both large surface application areas
and different environmental conditions.
Furthermore, it is environmentally tolerant of application conditions, provides excellent gloss hold out and can boast superior low-film wetting, levelling and dry-film profile. It also allows superior topcoat wetting for easy collapse, flow and levelling for a smoother finish.
Lastly, it will be offered as individual kits and can be used with all spray equipment, including conventional air spray HVLP, electrostatic air spray and air assisted airless. The primer meets the U.S. VOC regulations, which require 335 g/L and will be available for sale in all Americas region.