DuPont OEM/Fleet Finishes TECHNICAL MANUAL

1 DuPont OEM/Fleet FinishesTECHNICAL MANUALTYPETwo-component polyurethane two-component polyurethane enamel consisting of apigmented base and activator. Imron is available with ahost of companion products to fit the need of the user,such as 189S Dry Time Accelerator, 259S Fish EyeEliminator, and various Imron USESA high-gloss, extremely durable, chemical and solventresistent air dry enamel that is available in both solid andmetallic colors. It is an extremely versatile product and isrecommended for use on aircraft, commercial vehicles,trucks, trailers, boats (avove the water line), fleets,passenger cars, and other applications where superiorperformance and appearance are RECOMMENDED FORnImmersion over old lacquer WITH OTHER COATINGSI mron can be applied over a number of DuPont primers,namely:nCorlar PrimersnDuPont Uro Primers and SealersnPrime N SealTMnTufcoteTM PrimersnMany old Finishes that are in good condition, exceptlacquers.

2 It is recommended that the old surface to bepainted first be spot tested for lifting FILM CHARACTERISTICSnChemical Resistance -- EXCELLENTnHumidity Resistance -- EXCELLENTnWeatherability -- EXCELLENTnAcid Resistance -- EXCELLENTnAlkali Resistance -- EXCELLENTnSolvent Resistance -- VERY GOODnAbrasion Resistance -- EXCELLENTnFlexibility -- EXCELLENT POLYURETHANE ENAMELMAXIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATUREn200 F (92 C) in continuous F (148 C) in intermittent SOLIDS (MIXED 3:1 W/ 192S) ; average which will vary with SOLIDS (MIXED 3:1 W/ 192S) ; average which will vary with FILM - mils dry film COVERAGE PER GALLONn544 sq. @1 Flattening Compound for Imron isavailable for use to obtain lower gloss values,if in solid and metallic POINT (CLOSED CUP)nBelow 80 LIFEn12 months SOLVENTSn8485Sn8575S (65 - 75 F)n8585S (70 - 85 F)n8595S (80 - 95 F)CLEANUP SOLVENTSnDuPont Thinner 3602S.

3 (5/97)IMRON IMRON POLYURETHANE ENAMELACTIVATIONS hake Imron for at least 90 seconds on a Cyclone PaintShaker before mixing. Add 3 parts Imron Enamel with 1part 192S and mix thoroughly. Strain material prior tospray application. Activated material can be reduced 10 -20% with appropriate Imron TIMEnNo induction time is LIFEn8 hours at 70 COMMENTSnHeating activated material above 110 F will recoating Imron with itself, sanding is required ifenamel has air dried more than 16 hours or been use of 189S is recommended for improved pot lifeand dry time. Use up to 4 ounces per CONDITIONSDo not apply if material, substrate or ambient temperatureis less than 50 F (10 C) or above 110 F (43 C). Thesubstrate must be at least 5 F above the dew humidity should be below 90%.

4 APPLICATIONnThoroughly mix Imron Enamel prior to use of a Cyclone Paint Shaker is 3 parts Imron add 1 part 192S Imron Activator; up to4 ounces of 189S Imron Accelerator can be used toimprove dry siphon gun application, set air pressure to 50 - 55psi at the gun for solid colors, and 60 - 65 psi pressure pot set air pressure at 60 - 70 psi at thegun for solid colors, and 65 - 75 psi for metallics. Fluiddelivery should be set for 10 - 12 solid colors, apply a medium first coat. Allow totack up. Apply a second light-medium coat. Apply thethird coat medium to wet. The third coat can bereduced 15% with appropriate Imron Reducer. Ifdesired, another light-medium coat of the reducedmaterial may be hot conditions, the use of 8100S up to 10% byvolume can be used if TIME AT RECOMMENDED THICKNESS(AT 77 F & 50% RH)without 189 Swith 189 SnDry to Touch 1 hour30 Free 2-3 hours1-2 hoursnTape Free6-10 hours3-5 hoursProduct may be force dried 30 minutes at 140 - 180 EQUIPMENTnPressure Pot (recommended)nAir-Assisted AirlessnGravity Feed GunnSuction SpraynHVLPFOR VOC REGULATED AREAST hese directions refer to the use of products which maybe restricted or require special mixing instructions in yourarea.

5 Follow recommendations in the DuPont CompliantProducts Chart for your AND HANDLINGDuPont is committed to helping you develop and maintaina safe working environment. Carefully read the specificwarnings and precautions printed on the labels of all DuPontproducts before handling or using. These products are forindustrial use by trained professional painters only. DuPont OEM/Fleet Finishesm