Coating Standards

The case of…the red rust on a newly applied zinc primer

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Photo by Jonny Scholes In this Case from the F-Files, large steel components for a new facility being constructed in the U.S. were fabricated, prepared, and coated overseas with an inorganic zinc primer (IOZ). Upon delivery to an inland river port in the U.S., the components were unloaded for additional assembly work and found to have […]

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That New-Paint Look: Keys to Formulating a Plan for Restoring Metal Exteriors

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Article From Durability + DesignPhoto 1: High-performance factory finishes, such as the fluoropolymer coating applied to the exterior of this library in Arizona, provide a high degree of color and gloss retention.Photo by Timmerman Photography; photo courtesy of PPG Industries Inc. Factory-applied finishes on roof panels, canopies, awnings, and curtain walls offer a superior combination of

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