Axalta ViterClad 50 Finish, a two pack recoatable polyurethane finish specially formulated for the maintenance and repainting of architectural cladding, and especially recommended for the maintenance of Corus Colorcoat HP200 and HPS200 cladding. Suitable for urban, marine and industrial environments, the tough durable finish combines abrasion resistance with outstanding colour and sheen retention, curing at sub-zero temperatures,

Available in 350+ colours in RAL and BS ranges, Axalta ViterClad 50 Finish is easily applied by spray, brush or roller.

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• Features & Benefits
• Product Specification
• Film Thickness Range And Coverage
• Drying Times
• Surface Preparation
• Mixing
• Thinner
• Application Conditions
• Application Methods
• Product Notes
• Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• 2 pack recoatable polyurethane finish
• Specially formulated for maintenance and repainting of architectural cladding
• Available in 350+ colours
• Recommended for the maintenance of Corus Colorcoat HP200 and HPS200 cladding
• Expected system lifetime up to 15 years (depending on exposed environment and shade)
• Suitable for PVF2, Silicone Polyester & Polyester Cladding when applied over ViterClad Bonding Coat
• Suitable for urban, marine and industrial environments
• Tough, durable finish combining abrasion resistance with outstanding colour and sheen retention
• Good cleaning properties for ease of building maintenance
• Cures at sub-zero temperatures and has good climatic tolerance
• Tolerant of slight surface moisture during application

Product Specification

Film Thickness Range And Coverage

Drying Times

Surface Preparation

• This product is a finish coat which should be applied over ViterClad Bonding Coat or suitably prepared, sound Plastisol for recolour work
• For aged/degraded Plastisol, condition diagnosis and correct surface preparation are critical to performance. Please consult Axalta Coating Systems/Rawlins Technical on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] for individual project specifications
• Completely new and unweathered HP200 Plastisol must be wiped with white spirit (1050 Thinner) and allowed to dry prior to applying ViterClad 50
• New HPS200 Plastisol must be wiped with xylene (1006 Thinner) and allowed to dry prior to applying ViterClad 50
• For PVF2, Silicone Polyester and other cladding types, refer to Axalta Coating Systems
• Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from all grease, oil and general contamination

Mixing

Mix only in the proportions stated, mixing each component individually then together using a mechanical agitator. Agitate periodically during use to ensure product remains homogeneous.

• Base (2897) 9 parts by volume (or 2886 (L) – see Product Notes)
• Hardener (4054 122) 1 part by volume

Thinner

1737 Thinner.

1737 Thinner can also be used to clean equipment.

Application Conditions

• Only apply in conditions of good ventilation which must be maintained during drying and curing.
• Do not apply in windy conditions where wind is likely to carry spray mist.
• Do not apply when rain, mist, sleet or snow are imminent.
• During application and drying time of the paint coating, the surface should be dry, the Relative Humidity should not exceed 85% and the steel temperature should remain at least 3℃ above the dew point.
• Only apply this product when the above conditions can be maintained throughout the critical application and drying/curing process.
• Paint temperature should ideally be at a minimum of 15℃.
• Do not apply above 40℃.
• Do not apply over standing or running water or ice.

Application Methods

• Airless Spray: Output fluid pressure at tip 2200-2500 psi, Tip Size: 13-17 thou (0.33- 0.43mm). Up to 5% 1737 Thinner may be added for application under cool or hot conditions, but thinning should be avoided if possible
• Conventional spray is possible but not recommended
• Brush – up to 5% 1737 Thinner may be required
• Roller – use only good quality short hair roller types of suitable width to accommodate the cladding profile and configuration – always work from a wet edge. Up to 10% thinner may be required – use 1048 Thinner when applying by roller in warm conditions

Product Notes

• Certain pale shades and accent colours may require extra coats for complete obliteration
• Contains isocyanates – refer to Safety Data Sheet
• Some shades may contain lead colourants and these are labelled ViterClad 50(L)
• For best opacity, particularly with bright tinted colours such as bright yellows, oranges and reds, this product should be applied over a primer or intermediate coat tinted to the recommended undercoat shade – please consult Axalta Coating Systems/Rawlins Technical for details
• This coating has not been tested to the standard of the new regulation 7(2) of the Building Regulations 2010, which came into force in Dec 2018

Health & Safety

Containers are provided with safety labels which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual Product Safety Data Sheets in the attachments section above.

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