Products in Automotive & Transportation: Top Coat

CeraSPERSE 174 is synthetic wax and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compounded in refined linseed oil. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

AC-EAGLE (OH138-50BA70)70% is an acrylic polyol with 4.2% OH for 2K car repair clear and pigmented top coat with Excellent gloss and DOI.

NACURE® 5076 is a strong acid catalyst based on Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) supplied at 70% active in Isopropanol.

CYMEL® 1161 Resin acts as a crosslinking agent within the CASE Ingredients portfolio. Designed primarily for the automotive and transportation markets, it finds its niche in automotive OEM coatings and finishes. This clear liquid is proficiently compatible with acrylics, alkyds, epoxies (EP), and polyesters, making it suitable for both primer and top coat applications on metal surfaces.

SETAQUA® 6510 is specifically designed for 2K (2-component) coatings, which are commonly used in the transportation and automotive sectors. This aqueous coating performs exceptionally well as a top coat, offering an ideal blend of characteristics and increased hardness. SETAQUA® 6510, with its emphasis on metal substrates, guarantees enhanced chemical resistance, which makes it perfect for industrial coatings, automotive OEM coatings, and marine coatings.

NACURE® XC-235 is an acid phosphate catalyst supplied at 75% active in n-butanol. It is recommended for use with high imino or partially alkylated type melamine crosslinkers.

SETALUX® 57-1461, part of the acrylic polyols and acrylics and acrylates chemical family, is a versatile solution for various coatings within the automotive and transportation sectors, particularly automotive exterior and body applications. Designed for solventborne coating, 2K (2 component) coating, 1K (1 component) coating, clearcoat, solventless and high solids coating, and top coat formulations, SETALUX® 57-1461 offers exceptional features such as high gloss and outdoor durability. Its notable performance highlights include the ability to formulate very low VOC coatings, excellent gloss, and excellent DOI (distinctness of image). With a clean, clear appearance free from extraneous matter, SETALUX® 57-1461 ensures top-tier results, making it an excellent choice for superior automotive exterior and body coatings.

SETAQUA® 6004 YA is a unique product in the paints and coatings market that is suitable for both metal and wood surfaces. This solution offers a high gloss finish and a well-balanced set of properties, and finds applications in automotive and transportation coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, building and construction decorative paints, wood coatings and finishes, industrial coatings, metal coatings, and industrial transportation.

ADDITOL® HDMAP is a clear yellow liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. This solvent-free and VOC-free additive is especially tailored for automotive OEM coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and industrial coatings. With compatibility across metal, plastic, and wood substrates, it serves as an effective clearcoat and topcoat solution.

SETALUX® 91756 VS-60 is a hydroxylated acrylic resin modified with a sag control agent (SCA). It features high solids content at spraying viscosity, providing excellent hardness, very good filling power, excellent gloss, good outdoor durability, and good chip resistance. This formulation also exhibits very good petrol resistance, solvent resistance, acid resistance, and a good sagging limit. SETALUX® 91756 VS-60 is well-suited for applications in automotive OEM coatings and other specialty coatings, serving as both an anti-sagging agent and a binder.

CYMEL® 1133 Resin serves as a crosslinking agent in the CASE Ingredients domain. Tailored for both automotive and transportation sectors, its applications span automotive and marine coatings, emphasizing top coats. This clear liquid is adeptly compatible with acrylics, alkyds, epoxies (EP), and polyesters, offering versatility on metal and wood surfaces.

AC-EAGLE (OH148-95BA70)70% is an acrylic polyol with 4.5% OH for 2K car repair clear coat with high gloss and excellent mechanical properties.

SETALUX® FC 1922 BA-75 is a multipurpose coating solution intended for use in automotive applications. It is specifically made to accommodate solvent-borne, 1K and 2K coatings, top coats, solventless, and high solids coatings, including formulations for clearcoat. With characteristics like a longer pot life, high reactivity, and a faster cycle time, this product guarantees effective and high-performing automobile refinishing outcomes.

SETALUX® 17-1015 stands out as a hydroxyl-functional acrylic resin meticulously crafted for seamless integration with aliphatic isocyanate resins within two-component systems. These synergistic formulations yield high-performance coatings, boasting ambient curing capabilities. Proven through rigorous laboratory testing, SETALUX® 17-1015 showcases remarkable resistance to salt spray, water soak, and humidity. Its exceptional performance extends to accelerated weathering tests, predicting outstanding exterior durability. A versatile solution, it finds application across solventborne coating, primer, 2K (2-component) coating, 1K (1-component) coating, clearcoat, solventless and high-solids coating, and top coat scenarios. Notable features include a captivating high gloss finish, improved chemical resistance, and an accelerated cycle time for enhanced efficiency.

AC-EAGLE (OH148-100BA70)70% is an acrylic polyol with 4.5% OH for 2K car repair clear and top coat with Excellent gloss and DOI.

MODAFLOW® 9200 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and printing inks such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. This radiation-curable coating is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance and utilizing radiation cure as its cure method.

NACURE® 5225 is an amine neutralized Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) catalyst. Advantages over blocked p-TSA catalysts are viscosity stability and solubility.

NACURE® 2500 is an amine neutralized p-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) catalyst designed for low temperature cure and maximum viscosity stability.

SDA-EAGLE(SX35-46/60)60% is a short dry alkyd resin with medium viscosity, very fast drying time and very good hardness.

ACURE™ 510-300 is a malonate-functional high-flow polyester resin utilized as a donor resin in ACURE™ non-isocyanate coating systems. ACURE™ topcoats formulated with ACURE™ 510-300 showcase outstanding hardness development, excellent outdoor durability, high cross-link densities, and remarkable chemical resistance. These paints offer extremely fast dry times, long pot lives, and tunable open times. Key features include faster cycle time, low energy consumption, high film thickness, high popping limit, long pot life, high gloss, and improved chemical resistance.

SETALUX® 27-1550, a hydroxyl-functional acrylic oligomer, stands out as a prime choice for 2K high solids industrial air dry, force dry, and bake applications. Coatings formulated with this resin showcase outstanding overall performance properties, boasting high solids, low VOC formulation potential, excellent flow and leveling, good flexibility, and early water resistance. Suited for solventborne, 2K, top coat, and 1K coatings, as well as solventless and high solids coatings, it offers a feature-rich profile with attributes such as high solids content, good gloss retention, excellent overall performance, good flexibility, excellent gloss potential, high gloss, good surface appearance, outdoor durability, low VOC, excellent compatibility, good early water resistance, excellent distinctness of image (DOI), and excellent leveling properties. SETALUX® 27-1550 proves to be a versatile and high-performance solution for a range of coating applications.

Eagle Chemicals AR-EAGLE (MF-140B85) has high solids content, good gloss level and compatibility. Can coating: exterior coatings Coil coating: low PMT curing Automotive: top coats and clear coats

AC-EAGLE (OH66-28X60)60% is an acrylic polyol with 2% OH. It's used for 2K car repair top coats.

ADDITOL® XW 6533, a dedicated drying agent, is formulated to excel in various coating applications, including primer, top coat, and waterborne coating. With claims of being tin-free, APEO-free, and cobalt-free, this product aligns with environmental considerations. Notable features, including improved water spotting, improved hardness, corrosion resistance, faster cycle time, low temperature curing, outdoor durability, and improved water immersion, make ADDITOL® XW 6533 a versatile and efficient solution. Its applications extend to the automotive and transportation sectors, covering automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

ADDITOL® CPK is a white crystalline substance tailored for markets such as automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging. Ideal for automotive OEM coatings, building finishes, and industrial coatings, it exhibits compatibility with metal, plastic, and wood substrates. Designed as a top coat, this product upholds Bisphenol A-free, solvent-free, and VOC-free labeling claims.

SETALUX® 1198 SS-70 is an acrylic polyol distinguished by its commendable characteristics. This versatile resin caters to solventborne coating, clearcoat, solventless and high-solids coating, and top coat applications. Notable features include good exterior durability, good build and gloss, high-end hardness, and good adhesion results on metallic basecoat. As a binder and resin in CASE Ingredient Functions, SETALUX® 1198 SS-70 finds specific application in automotive OEM coatings, making it a reliable and efficient choice for coatings demanding a combination of durability, performance, and versatility.

CYMEL® 1168 Resin serves as a crosslinking agent in the CASE Ingredients range. Tailored for the automotive and transportation sectors, this clear liquid is adeptly compatible with acrylics, alkyds, epoxies (EP), and polyesters. Its versatility extends to applications such as automotive OEM coatings and finishes, offering reliability as both a primer and top coat on metal substrates.

Vitrocote® is processed from natural amorphous aluminosilicate glass mined from a 20 million year old deposit. It is an inert white material used to improve performance and lower costs with a wide range of automotive and industrial paint and coatings. Vitrocote® generates very unique properties even at low volumes (1% by weight), acts as a flow promoter, imparts material reinforcement, and promotes dispersion in high speed shearing and mixing equipment. Vitrocote® is 100% natural and non-toxic €“ very environmentally friendly.

SETALUX® D A 960 SN is a multipurpose coating solution intended for use in the industrial, marine, and automotive coatings industries. This product works well for top coats, solventless, and high solids coatings. It also performs well in solventborne, 1K, and 2K coatings. The SETALUX® D A 960 SN offers dependable performance in demanding applications with an emphasis on outdoor durability. This coating, which is specially designed for use on metal substrates, is perfect for industrial applications, marine coatings, automotive and transportation finishes, and more.

SETALUX® 27-1551, a hydroxyl-functional acrylic oligomer, is designed for 2K high solids industrial air dry, force dry, and bake applications. Coatings formulated with SETALUX® 27-1551 showcase outstanding overall performance, characterized by high solids, low VOC formulation potential, excellent flow and leveling, good flexibility, and early water resistance. Tailored for solvent-borne, 2K, top coat, and 1K coatings, as well as solventless and high solids coatings, it offers a feature-rich profile with attributes like high solids content, excellent gloss retention, excellent gloss potential, high gloss, good surface appearance, outdoor durability, excellent early water resistance, excellent compatibility, rapid forced drying properties, excellent discernment of image (DOI), and rapid air drying properties.

High brightness, work-horse calcined kaolin clay, extremely low crystalline silica content.

Delam 200 is a highly pulverized hydrous aluminum silicate.

The Sunspheres™ 200 Nm ST- 3 are surface treated*, optically clear, solid fused amorphous microspheres designed for optimum dispersion in coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. Cured films show enhanced physical and mechanical properties including increased corrosion resistance, reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion, and enhanced surface qualities such as mar and scratch resistance. This product is particularly useful in improving impact resistance. The average particle size is 200 nanometers and range in size from 50 to 500 nm.

SETALUX® 10-1387 is used in several coating compositions, such as base coat, solvent-borne, 2K (2 component), 1K (1 component), top coat, solventless and high solids coating, and clearcoat. SETALUX® 10-1387 is the best option for improving coating performance because it offers a dependable and effective solution for various coating requirements. With this acrylics and acrylates solution, you may improve your formulations and achieve consistent quality and performance in a variety of coating applications.

ACURE™ 510-400, a low molecular weight, acetoacetate functional resin, enhances water and humidity resistance in ACURE™ non-isocyanate systems. Serving as a reactive diluent and modifying donor resin, it facilitates cross-linking and integration into the polymer network. Specifically designed for top coats and solvent-borne coatings on metal surfaces, it boasts features such as low energy consumption, high film thickness, extended potlife, excellent scratch resistance, and a glossy finish.

Cimbar BF is a high purity, precipiated natural barium sulfate. Cimbar BF is recommended for use in coatings, especially automotive and industrial primers and topcoats. Additionally, Cimbar BF is often used in high gloss enamels, powder coatings and semi-gloss and gloss latexes.Cimbar BF can be used as a filler in plastics, cosmetics, batteries, and in pharamceutical applications. Cimbar BF is easily dispersable and is often used to impart higher surface gloss, improved hide, improved mar resistance and impact resistance.Cimbar BF also offers excellent sanding resistance, and good scrub resistance to formulations. Cimbar BF is chemically inert and is an excellent choice as a filler in corrosion resistant applications, flame retardant applications, and applications that require excellent weather resistance. Moreover, Cimbar BF exhibits superior thermal stabilty up to 1580 °C. It is therefore recommended for use in heat resistant applications.