METAL FINISHING · 2018-11-26 · FOR METAL FABRICATORS & JOB SHOPS METAL FINISHING SYSTEMS ©2014 The Sherwin-Williams Company #2005811PD 10/14 With over 3,900 stores and 2,200 sales

FOR METAL FABRICATORS & JOB SHOPS

METAL FINISHING SYSTEMS

©2014 The Sherwin-Williams Company www.sherwin-williams.com #2005811PD 10/14

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METAL FINISHING SYSTEMS DESIGNED FOR THE MOST DEMANDING JOBS. AND THE MOST DEMANDING CUSTOMERS.

KEM AQUA® GLOSS ENAMEL

KEM AQUA® STRIPPABLE BOOTH COATING

F77W550 White F80W500 White

A water-reducible acrylic latex enamel with no flash point that provides good one-coat protection for the general metal finishing market.

A fast-drying, water-based, peelable coating designed to keep spray booths, racks and tools cleaner, brighter and safer. Also available in a clear, which is especially useful for protective applications.

− Water reduction and cleanup − Good one-coat protection

− Water-based − High solids for fast film build and good protection − Easy application and excellent sag resistance − Bright white color improves the brightness of the work area − Good for keeping spray booths maintained or for temporary protection of unpainted metal or glass

− Easy removal − Also available in clear for protective applications

VOC* 2.0 lbs/gal; 235 g/L

Depth of Gloss Good

Gloss Retention Fair

Color Retention Good

Chip Resistance Good

Exterior Durability Poor

Dry Time: Tack-Free 30-60 mins

Dry Time: Handle 20-30 mins

Gloss High 80+; Low 20-25

Recommended All metal, with Substrates appropriate primer


Dry Time: Touch 30 mins

Dry Time: Handle 1 hr

Topcoat Compatibility N/A

Recommended Bare metal spray booths, Substrates unpainted metal, and glass

Available in Machine Tool Gray, Gloss and Low Gloss White and Black Available in White and Clear

General metal finishing

Every Metal Finishing job has unique demands, and every finisher has unique processes and business requirements. One coating supplier is uniquely qualified to handle them all — Sherwin-Williams. Within this Metal Finishing System Guide, you’ll find the products and product systems that will work best for your specific

performance and process standards.

PRIMERS: We offer an array of technologies to meet the diverse needs of metal finishers. Whether you require high-performance, value-added, or simple pretreatment product options, we have solventborne and waterborne

primers to meet your expectations and your budget.

PREMIUM METAL FINISHING: Whether you are an original equipment manufacturer, or just want your products to look and perform like they just came off of the production line, we offer our Sher-Kem® line of premium metal finishes. We’ve long supported the largest global equipment manufacturers with their metal finishing products, and now make these leading technologies available in on-demand colors for your finishing needs. With a mirror-like finish and excellent corrosion and impact resistance, you can rely on Sher-Kem®

finishes for your most demanding applications.

METAL FINISHING ENAMELS: Whatever your end use, durability, or process requirements, we have a coating that will meet your needs. Long serving the metal finishing market with a variety of technology options, we offer the proven technologies you

can rely on for the products you finish.

WATERBORNE METAL FINISHING: As you look to make more sustainable choices in your finishing process, we can help you with waterborne coatings for your products and your workspace. From enamels to booth coatings, we offer a diverse array of

technologies that can help you meet your many process and product goals.

For the right products and the right people, trust the leader in metal finishing.

Trust Sherwin-Williams.

WATERBORNE METAL FINISHING

*Refer to the current MSDS/EDS for specific VOCs (calculated per 40 CFR 59.406 and SOR/2009-264, s.12).

KEM AQUA® 400 WATERBORNE ENAMEL

KEM AQUA® 280 WATER REDUCIBLE ENAMEL

PRODUC T NUMBER F75W551 Gloss White F78W500 Gloss Blending White

DESCRIP TION

A high-quality, water-reducible alkyd enamel ideally suited for the off-road equipment and general metal markets.

A fast-drying, water reducible, acrylic-modified alkyd coating with better performance and application characteristics than latex coatings in OEM and factory-application settings.

FE ATURES

− Very good corrosion resistance − Fast air dry − Does not require sanding − Quick dry and easy application results in operational efficiencies

− Excellent enamel holdout for very sharp gloss of the topcoat − Water reduction and cleanup − Full gloss

− Water reduction and cleanup − Good adhesion and early moisture resistance − Resistant to film degradation from diesel fuel and motor oil − HAPs-free formulation − Good color and gloss retention − Full gloss

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS


Depth of Gloss Better

Gloss Retention Better

Color Retention Better

Chip Resistance Best

Exterior Durability Better

Dry Time: Tack-Free 90–110 mins

Dry Time: Handle 2 hrs

Gloss Full 80+



Depth of Gloss Good

Gloss Retention Good


Chip Resistance Better

Exterior Durability Good


Dry Time: Handle 60–75 mins

Gloss Full 80+


COLOR OP TIONSAvailable in Black, Gloss White, Allied Blue, Low Gloss Black, WM Green

Available in Gloss and Low Gloss White and Black

INTENDED MARKE TS/ USES

Off-road equipment, general metal finishing Industrial product finishing and refinishing, general metal applications


SOLVENT-BASED METAL PRIMERS

KEM-FLASH® PRIME

KEM® 400 PRIMER

SHOPCOAT PRIMER

INDUSTRIAL WASH PRIMER

PRODUCT NUMBER

E61A45 GrayE61H6 BuffE61W12 WhiteE61R26 Red Oxide

E61A400 GrayE61R402 Red Oxide

E61AC82 GrayE61RC21 Red Oxide

P60G2 Semi-Transparent GreenR7K44 Catalyst Reducer

DESCRIPTION

A versatile, value-added primer for general metal finishing, developed to provide unsurpassed corrosion resistance.

A fast-drying primer for general metal finishing that provides very good corrosion resistance under a wide range of air-dry alkyd enamels.

An economical, value-added primer designed to provide field protection to iron and steel.

A fast-drying, two-component, adhesion-promoting pre-treatment washcoat for a variety of metal substrates.

FEATURES

− Excellent corrosion resistance

− Very fast air dry — tack free in 15–20 mins

− Some tinting capabilities − Meets the performance requirements of Structural Steel Painting Council Specification 15-68T Type 1

− Quick dry and easy application results in operational efficiencies

− Recoat: 20 mins

− Very good corrosion resistance

− Fast air dry − Does not require sanding − Quick dry and easy application results in operational efficiencies

− Excellent enamel holdout for very sharp gloss of the topcoat

− Recoat: Before 3 hrs or after 48 hrs

− Good field corrosion resistance

− Very fast air dry — tack free in 15–30 mins

− Apply by spray or dip − Recoat: 30 mins

− Excellent adhesion promoter − Very fast air dry — topcoat in 10–60 mins

− Acts as tie coat to non-ferrous and ferrous metals and zinc-coated steel

− Compatible with a wide range of topcoats

− Non-photochemically reactive when reduced as specified

− Fast drying pre-treatment acid catalyzed vinyl washcoat

− Recoat: 10-60 mins. Must be topcoated within 4 hrs


Corrosion Resistance Best

VOC* 4.07 lbs/gal; 488g/L

Dry Time: 5 mins Touch

Dry Time: 10 mins Handle

Topcoat Solvent-based Compatibility air-dry alkyds

Recommended Treated Substrates aluminum, steel, iron, interior wood

Corrosion Resistance Better


Dry Time: 30–60 mins Touch

Dry Time: 1–2 hrs Handle

Topcoat Solvent-based Compatibility air-dry alkyds

Recommended Treated Substrates aluminum, steel, iron

Corrosion Resistance Good


Dry Time: 5–10 mins Touch

Dry Time: 10–15 mins Handle

Topcoat Aliphatic solvent Compatibility alkyd enamels

Recommended Structural Substrates steel, properly treated aluminum, steel, iron

Corrosion Resistance N/A

VOC* 6.2 lbs/gal; 750 g/L (Catalyzed & Reduced)

Dry Time: 10 mins Touch

Dry Time: 10–15 mins Handle

Topcoat Solvent-based Compatibility air-dry alkyds, urethanes and acrylics

Recommended Non-ferrous Substrates and ferrous metals, zinc-coated steel

QUICK DRY ENAMEL

QUICK DRY 350 ENAMEL

F77W8 Gloss White F77W700 Gloss White

An extremely fast-drying industrial finishing enamel for a wide variety of applications that offers flexibility and efficiency during the application process.

A fast-drying industrial finishing enamel for a wide variety of applications in a lower VOC formulation than standard quick dry.

− High gloss − Full line of popular and standard colors − Good application via all standard spray application methods − Quick dry and easy application results in operational efficiencies − No critical recoat time

− Full gloss − Good application via all standard spray application methods − Good flow and leveling for a quality finish − Available in Package Colors only


Depth of Gloss Good


Color Retention Fair


Exterior Durability N/A

Chalk Resistance N/A



Gloss 80+ Units, Flat Black 2–8 Units

Recommended Properly prepared aluminum, Substrates steel, iron, interior wood

VOC* Max 3.37 lbs/gal; 404 g/L

Depth of Gloss Good


Color Retention Fair


Exterior Durability N/A

Chalk Resistance N/A



Gloss 80+ Units, Flat Black 0–10 Units

Recommended Properly prepared Substrates steel, iron, aluminum

Available in 14 Package Colors and two tint bases Available in White, Black, and Flat Black

Interior use only. General metal finishing, shelving, metal parts and products Interior use only. General metal finishing, shelving, storage equipment

WATER-BASED METAL PRIMERS

KEM AQUA® 70P PRIMER

KEM AQUA® 50P PRIMER

KEM AQUA® WASH PRIMER

PRODUCT NUMBER E614570 GrayOther colors available

E61A580 GrayOther colors available E61G522 Semi-Transparent Green

DESCRIPTION

A versatile, alkyd-type, water reducible metal primer that can be used as a single shopcoat or as the primer for the Kem Aqua Enamel topcoats.

An acrylic latex water reducible metal primer designed for the general metal finishing market.

A fast-drying, water-based primer used as an adhesion promoter between various substrates and the finish coat.

FEATURES

− Excellent corrosion and early moisture resistance

− Excellent adhesion to untreated clean metal

− No reportable HAPs − No flash point − Fast air dry for improved efficiency − Water cleanup − Recoat: 30-60 mins

− Fast drying − No reportable HAPs − No flash point − Single component; no catalyzation necessary

− Water cleanup − Recoat: 30-45 mins

− Water-based product − Fast air dry for improved efficiency and rapid recoat

− Creates a very thin film, like solvent-based wash primers

− Recoat: 10-20 mins




Dry Time: Touch 30–45 mins


Topcoat Solvent-based air dry Compatibility enamels after 48 hours dry or Kem Aqua 280 and Kem Aqua 400 topcoats for a complete water system

Recommended Treated or primed Substrates aluminum, galvanized steel, iron, steel



Dry Time: Touch 15 mins

Dry Time: Handle 30 mins

Topcoat Acrylic-type Compatibility enamels, including Kem Aqua Gloss Enamel

Recommended Treated or primed Substrates aluminum, galvanized steel, iron, steel

Corrosion Resistance Good


Dry Time: Touch 5–10 mins

Dry Time: Handle 20 mins

Topcoat Solvent-based Compatibility and water-based air dry alkyds; 2x urethanes

Recommended Steel, aluminum, Substrates galvanized steel, non-ferrous metals

METAL FINISHINGENAMELS


FAST PRODUCTION ENAMEL

KEM LUSTRAL® ENAMEL

FAST DRY ACRYLIC ENAMEL

PRODUC T NUMBER F75WC1 Gloss White F65W1 Gloss White F78W28 Gloss White

DESCRIPTION

A very good alkyd enamel coating designed particularly for the finish and/or refinishing of industrial, construction and agricultural equipment.

An air-dry enamel with excellent appearance and application characteristics that is more forgiving over marginally prepared surfaces.

An excellent product choice for metal finishing shops looking for a reasonably priced product with good one-coat protection and some exterior durability.

FEATURES

− Fast air dry − Good flexibility and film toughness contributes to enamel durability

− Optional catalyst for improved gloss and increased hardness and durability properties

− One-coat protection − Full gloss range available

− Easy application via a wide variety of methods

− Excellent film properties and appearance − USDA acceptance on many colors — see data page

− Good color and gloss retention on exterior exposure

− Custom tinting capabilities − Better adhesion over less-than-ideally prepared surfaces

− Traditional alkyd technology with easy application

− Full gloss − Optional catalyst for increased chemical and abrasion resistance and improved hardness

− One-coat protection − Good application via all standard spray application methods




Gloss Retention Best

Color Retention Best



Chalk Resistance Good



Gloss Full

Recommended Properly prepared Substrates aluminum, steel, iron, interior wood



Gloss Retention Good




Chalk Resistance Good

Dry Time: Tack-Free 5–6 hrs

Dry Time: Handle 3–4 hrs

Gloss Full, Flat Black

Recommended Properly prepared Substrates steel, iron, wood


Depth of Gloss Good

Gloss Retention Better



Exterior Durability Fair

Chalk Resistance Fair



Gloss 85+ Units

Recommended Properly prepared Substrates aluminum, steel, iron

COLOR OPTIONS Available in 11 Package Colors and two tint bases

Available in White, Black, and Flat Black; tintable to a broad range of colors

Available in 7 Package Colors and two tint bases

INTENDED MARKETS/USES

Finishing or refinishing industrial, construction and agricultural equipment

Maintenance finishing, general metal finishing General metal finishing

DURABLE COATINGS FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS. HIGH GLOSS OEM FINISH FOR THE HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS.

PREMIUM METAL FINISHING

SHER-KEM® HIGH GLOSS METAL FINISHING ENAMEL

SHER-KEM® FAST DRY METAL

FINISHING ENAMEL

PRODUCT NUMBER F75WC7 Extra White Base F75W200 Extra White Base

DESCRIPTION

A premium direct-to-metal coating designed to provide a factory-applied appearance. Provides unparalleled brilliance and a spectrum of tintable and package colors, exceeding the expectations of all types of metal finishers.

Provides the performance expected of a Sher-Kem product, with a faster dry time for quicker handling and recoat. An outstanding product for general metal and metal container finishing.

FEATURES

− Outstanding distinctness of image provides a mirror-like finish − Full range of package colors and custom-tinting options − Excellent one-coat, direct-to-metal protection − Durability and chemical resistance for exterior longevity − Ideal for coating large components − OEM-quality appearance − Quick recoat time − Extremely uniform finish

− Four bases for tinting to a wide range of custom colors − High Hide White base for excellent package-white coverage − Very good one-coat, direct-to-metal protection − Process efficient; faster handling − Quick recoat time − Extremely uniform finish



Depth of Gloss Best




Exterior Durability Better

Chalk Resistance Best

Dry Time: Tack-Free 2–3 hrs

Dry Time: Handle 6–8 hrs

Dry Time: Touch 20-40 mins

Gloss Full 90+

Recommended All Metal Substrates







Chalk Resistance Better

Dry Time: Tack-Free 45-120 mins

Dry Time: Handle 1-2 hrs

Dry Time: Touch 5-15 mins

Gloss 85+

Recommended All Metal Substrates

COLOR OPTIONS

Available Package Colors: Raven Black, International Red, Equipment Yellow, Implement Orange, Enviro Orange, Semi-Gloss Black, Equipment Blue, Implement Yellow Available Bases: Ultra Deep Base, Extra White Base, Deep Base, Low Gloss Ultra Deep Base

Available Package Colors: Jet Black, Safety Yellow, Machinery Red Available Bases: Extra White Base, Ultra Deep Base

INTENDED MARKETS/USES

OEM finishing, premium metal finishing (agricultural and construction equipment, trailers)

General metal finishing, metal containers


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METAL FINISHING · 2018-11-26 · FOR METAL FABRICATORS & JOB SHOPS METAL FINISHING SYSTEMS ©2014 The Sherwin-Williams Company #2005811PD 10/14 With over 3,900 stores and 2,200 sales