AquaCLAD 1600

Water-Reducible Rust Preventative Alkyd

A rust preventative coating for interior and exterior steel in mild to moderate industrial environment.

Recommended For

Trailer and Fleet

Equipment Manufacturers

Wrought and Ornamental Iron

FeaturesHigh Hiding

Excellent Color and Gloss Retention

VOC Compliant

Quick-Dry Properties

Application: Air-assisted airless, HVLP, or conventional spray.

Average Dry Time:

Resistance To: Weather - Excellent Oil Spills - Excellent Moisture - Good Abrasion - Good Solvent - Good Petroleum - Excellent Chemical Fumes - Good Color Retention - Excellent

NOTE: Catalyzing enhances all resistance.

Theoretical Coverage at 1 mil:depending on application technique, job conditions, and type of surface to be coated.

Thinning: No thinning required for most spray applications. If thinning is necessary, consult Technical Bulletin.

Finish: High Gloss

% Solids by Volume: Average of 30%, depending on color

% Solids by Weight: Average of 45%, depending on color

Pigment Type: Chemical Resistant

Solvent Type: Glycol Ether Blend

Vehicle Type: Water-Reducible Alkyd

82-86 Krebs Units

Physical Properties: VOC Actual: 144 g/l • VOC Regulatory: 340 g/l • Weight of Volatiles: 63.3% • Weight of Exempt: 50.8% • Volume of Exempt: 57.7% • Density: 1,144 g/l

Caution:

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TypeWater-reducible alkyd

Intended UseA rust preventative coating for interior and exterior steel

in mild to moderate industrial environment.

FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY

Chemical Resistance

to moisture, abrasion and solvents. Chemical fumes do

Surface PreparationDependent on coating use. Refer to SURFACE

PREPARATION Section.

ApplicationApply by air assisted airless, HVLP, or conventional

ColorsStandard shop colors. Custom matches available upon

request.

Recommended Film ThicknessUp to 3.0 mils DFT per coat.

FILM THICKNESS PER COAT

Spray1.5 - 2.0 mils DFT

Brush or Roller2.0 to 2.5 mils DFT

Theoretical Coverage at 1 mil486 sq. ft. per gallon, depending on color.

application technique, job conditions, and type of surface to be coated.

Between Coats: 15 minute Tack Free: 1 hourDust Free: 1 hour 45 min Tape: 4 hours 45 minPrint Free: 6 hours 30 min

1 ½ hours after tack free

Cures in the air in about 7 days.

OVERCOATING TIME

Minimum15 minutes

MaximumDe-gloss and recoat.

No special preparation is necessary.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PigmentsChemical resistant

Shipping Weight

Gallon - 10.5 lbs5 Gallons - 52.5 lbs

SolidsAverage of 30% by volume, depending on color

Mixing Ratio

Shelf Life6 to 8 months

GlossHigh Gloss

1600 Series WR Rust Preventative Alkyd

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AREA OF USAGE

and OEM. Excellent product for industrial coating of

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

• Water • Salt • Petroleum • Oil • Solvents •

NOTE: Although 1600 SERIES exhibits resistance to the above environments, this list is not meant to imply an

express guarantee in actual service. It is recommended that the user contact Ponderosa Paint Company for

expected.

THINNING

Water is recommended.

Spray ApplicationDo not over thin! For airless equipment no reduction is

necessary. For pressure pot conventional or electrostatic guns, reduce 10% (12 oz. per gal.). Use 5-10 lbs.

cause sagging. For HVLP a little more reduction may be necessary, perhaps as much as 10% (3 oz. per qt.).

Brush or Roller ApplicationNot recommended

SURFACE PREPARATION

SteelClean the surface thoroughly to remove oil, grease,

sanding, although scuff sanding is recommended. Re-painting over catalyzed paints, like urethanes and

epoxies, scuff sanding is necessary for good adhesion.

sand it prior to repainting.

EQUIPMENT

Spray Application1. All spray equipment should be thoroughly cleaned

and the hose, in particular, should be free of old paint

2. Air Pressure: HVLP 8-10 psi at the air cap Conventional 45-60 psi at the gun Air-Assisted Airless 60 psi at the gun

Gun Setup: 1.4-1.7 mm or equivalent

3. When air-assisted airless spray equipment is used, the recommended liquid pressure is 1800 to 3000 psi

Roller Application

Brush Application

READ THIS NOTICESAFETY AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

1. It is recommended that the operator provide himself with clean coveralls and rubber soled shoes and observes good personal hygiene. Certain personnel may be sensitive to various types of resins, which may cause dermatitis.

mask, explosion-proof electrical equipment, non-

with skin and avoid breathing of vapor or spray

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mist. When working in tanks, rooms and other enclosed spaces, adequate ventilation must be

3. CAUTION: Read and follow all caution statements on this product technical bulletin, material safety data sheet and container label for this product.

MIXING

If catalyzing use 1600 Hardener at a ratio of 8 parts 1600

either 1600 Accelerator* or 1600 Retarder* add up to 5%.

* The addition of accelerator or retarder may result in a non-compliant ready to spray VOC.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Surface should be dry and clean. Free of dirt, grease, old loose scaling paint and anything that

2. Water-reducible primers dry fast and may be top

usually in less than one hour. If in doubt, feel the

temperature, primer is ready to be top coated.

high solvent containing paints is not recommended.

thickness per coat. Heavy applications exceeding this

INSPECTION

SURFACE PREPARATION and RECOMMENDED FILM THICKNESS sections.

Ponderosa Paint Company warrants its products to be free of defects

in materials and workmanship. Since Ponderosa Paint Company has no

control over surface preparation or application methods, no guarantee

concerning results is offered, expressed, or implied. If this product is found

to be defective, liability shall be limited to the refund of purchase price

or replacement of product.

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