GALVACOAT™ is a tough, single application polyurethane paint specifically formulated to adhere to non-ferrous metals such as zinc. Adhesion is the key! Specifiers and contractors have struggled for years to achieve a successful method of painting galvanized steelwork. All too often their best efforts have resulted in disappointment as the paint peels or flakes off within a short period of time. Most standard paints are designed for use on ferrous metals. Zinc is a non-ferrous metal and therefore it requires special etch primers. GALVACOAT™ was specially designed for non-ferrous metals thereby eliminating the need for these etch primers. If the wrong paint system is applied it can react with the galvanizing to form a layer of salts which causes the paint to lose adhesion over a period of time. GALVACOAT™ adheres to the galvanizing and does not allow salts to form which means that for the life of the coating GT0 is achieved. What is GT0? This is a test that looks at the adhesion of paint to steel (BS3900; Part 6). In this test the paint is cross cut to leave small squares which when tape is applied over them will rip from the steel and attach to the tape if the adhesion is not good enough. Gt0 is achieved when the tape cannot remove any paint from the steel. GALVACOAT™ Advantages - Available in all RAL and BS Colours - Anti-graffiti properties - Can be applied directly to freshly galvanized steel - Can be easily applied on-site or in-house - High volume of solids - 60% - No etch primers required - Offers gloss level that will satisfy the most demanding projects - Quick and easy to apply - Retains its original colour to within 5% over a period of 20 years [possible to freshen up or touch up mechanical damage without significant colour variance] - Specifically designed for Hot Dip Galvanized Steel - Suitable for all spray systems and brush applications - UV exposure resistance