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Enamels & Finishing Coatings
Durable industrial finishes designed to provide color, protection, and lasting appearance for equipment, machinery, and fabricated metal products.
Technologies & Options
Quixnamel Alkyd Enamel is a proven versatile gloss enamel for use on substrates with interior or exterior exposure. Provides a durable and attractive finish for all types of industrial and agricultural equipment.
Excellent application properties and quick dry time to benefit production. May be used direct-to-metal or with Forrest industrial primer for improved corrosion resistance. For applications requiring enhanced corrosion protection without a separate primer, consider the 14P direct-to-metal alkyd enamel.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 36 ± 2 | VOC | 4.62 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 577.4 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 2.0 – 3.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH | 30 minutes | Color | Wide variety of colors available |
A one-coat alkyd enamel that combines the appearance of a finish coat with enhanced corrosion protection, eliminating the need for a separate primer in many industrial applications. Ideal where a traditional primer-and-topcoat system can be replaced with a single, efficient coating. Available in aerosols for touch-up and maintenance.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 36 ± 2 | VOC | 4.62 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 577.4 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 2.0 – 3.5 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH | 30 mins | Color | Wide variety of colors available |
A versatile and quick-dry low-HAPS, low-VOC high-gloss finish designed for interior or exterior exposure. Products in this line are less than 3.5 lbs/gallon VOC. Should be used over an industrial primer.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 46% | VOC | 3.5 lbs/gallon or less |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 752 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 1.5 – 3.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH | 1 hour | Color | Wide variety of colors available |
Premium Acrylic Modified Alkyd Enamel with excellent color and gloss retention. May be catalyzed with 46K001 for enhanced performance. Available in aerosols for touch-up and maintenance.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 37 ± 2 | VOC | 4.6 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 594 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 1.5 – 3.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH) | 1 hour | Colors | Wide variety of colors available |
A water-reducible acrylic-modified alkyd for use on interior or exterior metal substrates. A high gloss product with excellent adhesion. Quick dry properties for increase production. Multiple stocked bases allow for tinting on demand.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 33% | VOC | 1.75 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 540 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 1.5 – 3.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH) | 30 minutes | Colors | Wide variety of colors available |
A versatile water-reducible alkyd for use on metal substrates for interior and exterior exposure. A high-gloss product with excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 30% | VOC | 2.8 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 485 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 1.5 – 3.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH) | 4 hrs | Colors | Wide variety of colors available |
Our quickest-dry high-gloss alkyd enamel for use on metal surfaces. Excellent for marking safety equipment, safety hazards, and piping to comply with OSHA color standards. Multiple stocked bases allow for tinting on demand. May be used direct-to-metal or with a primer.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 42 ± 2 | VOC | 4 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 674 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 1.5 – 3.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH) | 30 minutes | Colors | Wide variety of colors available |
A high-gloss alkyd enamel designed for brush and roll application on metal surfaces. Excellent for marking safety equipment, safety hazards, and piping to comply with OSHA color standards. Multiple stocked bases allow for tinting on demand.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
Key Properties
| Volume Solids | 45% | VOC | 3.5 ± 0.25 lbs/gallon |
| Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil) | 725 ft²/gal | Recommended dry film thickness | 1.5 – 4.0 mils |
| Dry to Handle (77 °F @ 50% RH) | 12 hours | Colors | Wide variety of colors available |
Selecting the Right Enamel
Enamel selection depends on the substrate, application method, production requirements, exposure conditions, and desired appearance. Other considerations may include dry time, VOC requirements, corrosion protection, gloss and color retention, and whether the coating will be applied over a primer or directly to metal. Forrest offers multiple enamel technologies and application options to meet different finishing and production requirements.
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