The listed surface preparation techniques and recommended coating systems are commonly recommended for aluminum substrates scheduled for heavy-duty protective coatings on commercial, institutional and light industrial projects. Other surface preparation techniques and High Performance Coatings' products may be better suited for your project. Please contact your Diamond Vogel representative for personalized service.
Common Surface Preparation Techniques
SSPC-SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning
SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4, Brush-Off Blast Cleaning
Recommended Systems
Epoxy Systems
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Semi-Gloss | Self priming. Can be applied over most existing coatings. Tolerant to tight rust. Excellent resistance to moisture and chemicals. |
Epoxy/Urethane Systems
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Multi-Thane 330 High Solids Polyurethane | Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust. |
| Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Multi-Thane 340 High Solids Polyurethane | Semi-Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust. |
| Mult-E-Prime 500 Hi-Build Epoxy | Multi-Thane 330 High Solids Polyurethane | Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. |
| Mult-E-Prime 500 Hi-Build Epoxy | Multi-Thane 340 High Solids Polyurethane | Semi-Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. |
Modified Alkyd/Alkyd System
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Iron Prime 600 Fast Dry Universal Primer | CoteAll Multi-Purpose Alkyd Enamel | Gloss | User friendly for in-house maintenance. Variety of colors in primers and finishes. Good color and gloss retention. |
Modified Alkyd/Acrylic System
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Iron Prime 600 Fast Dry Universal Primer | Vers-Acryl 222 Acrylic Maintenance Finish | Semi-Gloss | User friendly for in-house maintenance. Variety of colors in primers and finishes. Excellent color and gloss retention. |
Acrylic/Acrylic System
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Vers-Acryl 300 Acrylic DTM Primer | Vers-Acryl 222 Acrylic Maintenance Finish | Semi-Gloss | User friendly for in-house maintenance. Excellent flexibility, color and gloss retention. |