Solacoat Glossy Coating

Solacoat Glossy Acrylic Coating is a premium, high opacity acrylic paint finish originally designed for moderating temperature extremes on exterior metal surfaces. Its tough, flexible finish gives long lasting protection against weathering, excellent resistance to mould & fungal growth in addition to excellent adhesion, flow and quick drying (same day recoat). Solacoat Gloss Acrylic may also be used on interior/ exterior surfaces.

Features

• Highly durable pigments resulting in extended  life. Color fading resistance of up to 20 years.
• Significantly lowered heat ingress to homes/buildings through better heat management capabilities leading to internal heat reductions of 8 - 12°C inside homes/buildings.
• Selected range of architectural colors to enhance contemporary appearance of homes/buildings.
• • Cost-effective savings for the home/building owner as well as enhanced benefits for the environment. Savings of around 25 – 55% on electricity cooling costs can be realized.
• • Environmentally better alternative as significantly less green-house gases are generated with the reduced need for power consumption of air-conditioners etc.
• • Low toxicity components used in these coatings making the coatings suitable for use on roofs used for the collection of tank water. See note on water tanks.

Uses

Solacoat Acrylic Gloss is eminently suitable for coating primed external metal surfaces where control of temperature extremes is paramount. It is also suitable for use on all interior/exterior surfaces including masonry, bricks, fibro cement and correctly primed timber and metals.

Surface Preparation

All surfaces must be well prepared and free from dirt, oil, grease and other contaminants.

Brick, Masonry, Plaster Etc. Unpainted surfaces

Sand lightly and clean down surface. Apply one coat of Solacoat CP Primer to seal the surface and prevent uneven absorption that occurs on new plaster. Apply two coats of Solacoat Gloss Acrylic. Solacoat Gloss Acrylic may be applied direct to clean, dry brick and masonry provided that there is no hydrostatic pressure to these surfaces. It may be necessary to slightly dampen the brick or masonry surface so as reduce the initial suction of the substrate when applying Solacoat Gloss Acrylic.

Previously painted surfaces

Remove all loose and flaking paint, rub down chalked surfaces. Sand down glossy areas and spot prime bare areas with Solacoat CP Primer. Allow to dry. Apply 2 coats of Solacoat Gloss Acrylic.

Timber Unpainted surfaces Sand & Dust Area

Apply one coat of Solacoat CP Primer. Allow to dry. Sand down with abrasive paper. Apply two coats Solacoat Gloss Acrylic.

Previously painted surfaces

Remove all loose and flaking paint, sand smooth. Wash down chalked surfaces and allow drying thoroughly. Sand any glossy areas and spot prime bare timber with Solacoat CP Primer. Allow to dry. Apply two coats of Solacoat Gloss Acrylic.

Ferrous Metal Surfaces

Should be ideally cleaned of all dirt, oil, grease, mould, mildew etc and primed Solacoat WB Metal Primer.

Galvanized Steel, Zincalume & Aluminium Unpainted Surfaces

Thoroughly degrease and wipe clean. Apply one coat of Solacoat WB Metal Primer. Allow to dry. Apply two coats of Solacoat Gloss Acrylic.

Application Method

Stir contents of can thoroughly with a wide flat stirrer ensuring the bottom of the can is reached. Apply a full coat of Solacoat Gloss Acrylic by brush, roller or spray.

Brush/Roller

Pre-wet brushes and rollers. Flow paint generously and spread evenly. (Do not overspread.) Use a medium 12mm-nap roller cover for best results. On rough surfaces, use a 20mm-nap roller cover. Avoid excessive brushing or rolling.

Spray

Suitable for application using standard spray equipment. If necessary, Solacoat Gloss Acrylic Gloss may be thinned sparingly with up to 100mls of water per liter of paint to help atomization.

Do not apply Solacoat Gloss Acrylic Gloss below 18 deg. or is likely to fall below 18 deg before the paint can dry thoroughly.

Thinning

Not usually required, however it may be thinned sparingly with water.

Approximate Coverage

Covers approximately 8 square meters per liter depending on the surface porosity. Available in 4ltr; and 15ltr.

Drying Times

Approximate drying times at 25 deg. C and 50% Relative Humidity.
Touch Dries: 30 minutes
Recoat: Minimum 2 hours.

Drying Times may be extended by adverse drying conditions or very high film builds.

Cleanup

Clean all equipment promptly with water.

Properties

Solda by volume: 38%
Solds by weight: 51%
Weight per liter: 1.3kg
GLOSS LEVEL: 75%
Durability: Excellent exterior.

Resistance Properties

Abrasion: Very Good.
Heat: Good. May soften at elevated temperatures.
SOLVENT: Poor. Is sensitive to aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ketones.
Water/Steam: Very good. Resists prolonged rain and condensation.
Weather: Excellent resistance to weathering. Outstanding interior/exterior properties

Additional Information

Allow 7 days for the paint film to cure before scrubbing the surface. When dew or condensation forms on the newly dried paint film, a milky look will appear. This is normal and does not affect the paint film. Wipe the area clean with a damp rag and remove.