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AQUALAST

HELPING TO CREATE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

AQUA0001
Smithy Black

Aqualast™, our greener paint option for AQUA0002
ironwork, is water based, environmentally Dark Brown
friendly and works as well as our
Eco-Friendly,
original Vinylast paint. Water Based Paint
for Iron, Steel &
Aluminum AQUA0003
 Minimal solvent content (Less than 2%) Specifically formulated to adhere to Graphite
hot dipped galvanized steel.
 Thin and clean with water, not solvents
 Operator friendly SUPPLIED IN: AQUA0001
Smithy Black
1 LITER
 Apply directly to galvanized steel 2.5 LITER AQUA9010
 Long lasting 5 LITER Pure White
 Low maintenance
 Professional quality finish
Most exterior paints have a high solvent content of 50%+,
which evaporates into the atmosphere. AQUALAST, however, COMPARISON
has a minimal solvent content of less than 2%, offering huge Aqualast Vinylast
benefits to the environment. VOC Low High
Clean up Water Xylene
Water based coatings require well controlled environmental Thinner Water Xylene
conditions to ensure adequate drying. We recommend that Goes over galvanizing  
Depends
AQUALAST be applied in a suitable paint shop with good air Fast Drying on Humidity 

movement, heat and the availability to maintain a temperature No Primer Needed  
of above 55°F and relative humidity levels of below 70%, especially Interior or Exterior Use  
during the winter months.

FAQs About AQUALAST Paint
™
How is Aqualast™ better than regular paint? Can I use Aqualast™ over Aluminum?
Aqualast™ is high quality and does not require a primer, it does not Yes, Aqualast™ works very well over aluminum also. However, we
PAINT & PATINAS drip unlike most other paints. It also offers better surface protection recommend using an etch primer or a T-wash primer, or abrading
the surface, especially for very smooth surfaces.
against rust. It has excellent adhesion even to hot dipped galvanized
surfaces. And it gives a beautiful, chip resistant satin sheen finish.
Aqualast™ is virtually a maintenance free finish which lasts for many
Can I spray this paint? What kind of maintenance is required?
Yes, the paint can be used in any conventional sprayer. It can also years, especially when applied over a galvanized surface. You can
be used with Electrostatic and airless sprayers. To thin you may use repaint over Aqualast™ painted work after cleaning it.
water. How does Aqualast™ compare to powder coating?
Can I use Aqualast™ over galvanizing? Aqualast™ looks better on good quality decorative ironwork than
Absolutely. Although a top quality paint for using directly onto mild most powder finishes. Powder coating is also difficult to repair or
steel, Aqualast™ was specially developed to adhere to galvanized touch up. It does not adhere well to galvanized products without
steelwork. Aqualast™ bonds extremely well to galvanizing without surface preparation.
any kind of primer or surface abrasion required.
What if I have a non-galvanized surface for an exterior job? Benefits of Using Paints
Although we always recommend galvanizing for exterior work,
Aqualast™ still offers a superior finish and more durability than most • No primer necessary
paints. A primer is not required but if preferred, we recommend our • Excellent adhesion to hot dipped galvanizing
Fast Primer Zinc Phosphate. Apply 2 to 3 coats of Aqualast™ in order
to achieve the required film thickness. • Superior rust protection
For an MSDS Sheet and detailed product information see: • Suitable for aluminum and structural steel
www.archirondesign.com
VOC Content: 0 grams per liter. • Chip resistant satin finish

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