Aerospace Coatings

We've been producing coatings for the aerospace industry for over 20 years. You will find our products on a variety of galley, seating, and cabin components. These coatings meet the high standards required by the aerospace industry. 

Products

  • Liquid Primers

    • 1# VOC SANDING ACRYLIC POLYURETHANE

      6760 Series

      Cardinal's 6760 series is a 1 LB/GAL VOC solvent two component polyurethane sanding primer designed to be applied direct to a variety of plastics, wood and composite substrates. The product is defined by fast dry, chemical resistance, hydrolysis resistance, adhesion and sand ability. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Plastic substrates
      - Composite substrates
      - Medical equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical resistance
      - Excellent sand ability
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Acid Etching Pretreatment Primer

      4860-52 and 4860-4702 Series

      Cardinal's 4860-52 and 4860-4702 are two component, solvent borne, acid etch wash primers designed for adhesion and corrosion protection. Besides excellent corrosion protection the 4860-52 and 4860-4702 are compliant to spray at 420 g/l and easy to apply. This product is not recommended for use on previously painted parts or plastics. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - General metal enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Auto After-market
      Benefits
      - Designed to promote adhesion when chemical conversion coatings are not practical.
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Besides excellent corrosion protection the 4860-52 and 4860-4702 are compliant to spray at 420 g/l and easy to apply. This product is not recommended for use on previously painted parts or plastics.

    • Fast Dry High Build Epoxy Primer

      7067 - 4702 Series

      Cardinal's 7067-4702 is a fast drying high build two-component epoxy polyamide primer. 7067-4702 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance. Such applications would include: As epoxy coatings tend to lose gloss under prolonged exposure to sunlight, high solid polyurethane coatings are recommended for exterior topcoat applications where gloss and color retention is required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer

      7760-GRE15955 Series

      Cardinal's 7760-GRE15955 is a Lt. Gray fast drying high build two-component epoxy primer. 7760-GRE15955 epoxy primer is designed for corrosion protection, fast recoat times, chemical resistance and low VOC emissions. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Steel castings
      • Utility trailers
      • Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      Low V.O.C.
      • Free of heavy metals
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer System

      7760 Series

      Cardinal's 7760 series is a two-component epoxy primer. 7760 Series epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer System

      7760-73349 Series

      Cardinal's 7760-73349 is a two-component epoxy primer. 7760-73349 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Ketamine Primer

      7260-4702 Series

      Cardinal's 7260-4702 light gray is a two-component acetoacetate / ketamine primer. 7260- 4702 light gray primer is formulated for good adhesion to plastic and various metal substrates. This coating has a fast dry and sand time, which makes it a very production friendly material. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Exterior steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Marine Epoxy Polyamide Filling Primer

      7M60-1000 Series

    • Rust Inhibiting High Solids Polyurethane

      6460 Series

      Cardinal's 6460 series primers are high solids two component systems designed to provide increased corrosion resistance with excellent surface and film properties. Topcoat with Cardinal's 6400 series to complete the coating system. Prime bare metal surfaces with Cardinal’s 4860 series pre-treatment primer prior to application of polyurethane primer for increased adhesion. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Exterior steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - UL 1332 recognized
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

  • Metal Conditioners

    • Acid Metal Conditioner

      W-303-A

      Cardinal’s W-303-A is a metal conditioner and conditioner / cleaner specifically designed to clean non-ferrous substrates by removing oils, grease, oxidation and other contaminants. The use of this cleaner will promote adhesion of coatings to the substrate. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Galvanized steel
      - Aluminum substrates
      Benefits
      - Fastdry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easytoapply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Marine Metal Cleaner

      WM-100

    • Metal Prep with Acid

      W-500-A

      Cardinal's W-500-A was formulated to replace wiping solvents such as 1,1,1,- trichloroethane. W-500-A contains small amounts of low-toxicity solvents designed especially to cut grease and oil in preparation to applying industrial coatings. W-500-A is not flammable nor does it contain any chlorinated solvents. Clean up and rag storage is simple. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Galvanized steel
      - Aluminum substrates
      - Ferrous and non-ferrous substrates
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

  • Conductive Coatings

    • Acrylic Melamine Baking Enamel

      8100-EMIK

      Cardinal's 8100-EMIK waterborne conductive black thermosetting acrylic waterborne enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. This product line has been designed to achieve the physical properties of commercially available solvent based thermosetting enamel while minimizing environmental impact. It can be applied to a wide variety of interior products. Read More
      Typical Uses
      General metal finishing:
      - Computer enclosures
      - Office furniture
      - Business machines
      - Shelving
      - Electrical chassis
      Benefits
      - Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      - Extremely low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Ease of application
      - Excellent chemical and abrasive properties
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Conductive Acrylic Urethane Hybrid

      3500-EMIK Series

    • ESD Polyester Polyurethane

      6491-E14268 Series

      Cardinal's 6491-E14286 is a 2.8 LB/GAL VOC two-component high solids polyurethane designed for interior uses. The product is defined by excellent chemical resistance, electro static dissipative properties and adhesion. This product has been formulated for spray application. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Metal Enclosures
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Excellent ESD
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

  • Liquid Top Coats

    • Acrylic Melamine Baking Enamel

      9700 Series

      Cardinal's 9700 series is a high solids baking enamel which has been developed for metal finishers who need to meet the demand of large volume production lines. This product is a high solids baking enamel which has a tested VOC content if less than 420 grams per liter, as supplied and applied. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business machines
      - Decorative metal
      - Metal Furniture
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Acrylic Modified Polyester Polyurethane

      6400 Series

      Cardinal's 6400 series catalyzed with 340HP is a high-solids aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. The 6400 Series was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Cardinal's 6400 series high solids polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - General metal finishing
      - Electronic enclosures
      - Trailers and vehicles
      - Machinery
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.8 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - UL approved (phosphatized steel electronics enclosures)
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtex finishes
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Acrylic Polyurethane

      6S00 Series

      Cardinal's 6S00 series is a high performance two component low VOC solvent borne Acrylic Polyurethane intermix system designed specifically for the sign paint industry. The system uses bright clean exterior grade pigments with excellent weathering properties. Chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance and excellent weathering are the key properties. The coating can be applied at three different VOC ranges; 1.0, 2.8 and 3.5 lbs/gall by changing the hardeners and reducers. A system to meet all VOC needs. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Sign Industry for use on plastics and metals
      - Intermix systems
      - Outdoor applications
      - General Industrial
      Benefits
      - Versatile VOC ranges
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Meets SCAQMD rule 1145
      - Excellent Weathering
      - Pantone color reference code
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Exterior Acrylic Polyurethane

      6300 Series

      Cardinal's 6300 series catalyzed with 64G is a acrylic aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. Cardinal's 6300 series polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      • General metal finishing
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Trailers and vehicles
      • Machinery
      Benefits
      • Very high gloss
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtext finishes
      • RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Interior Acrylic Polyurethane

      6100 Series

      Cardinal's 6100 series catalyzed with 64AZ is an acrylic aromatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for only interior applications on both metal and plastic. Cardinal's 6100 series polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - General metal finishing
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtext finishes.
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Modified Aliphatic Linear Polyester Polyurethane

      6M00 Series

      Cardinal's 6M00-Series is a high performance two component solvent borne aliphatic polyester Polyurethane developed for exterior specifications. This coating was designed to be applied by hand with brush and roller as well as spray. Cardinal’s 6M00- series has excellent performance properties such as extreme high gloss, chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, weatherability, ease of application and is VOC compliant for SCAQMD. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • High Performance requirements
      • Outdoor applications
      • Metal and Plastic substrate
      Benefits
      • SCAQMD VOC Compliant
      • Ease of Application
      • High Gloss
      • Excellent Weathering
      • Buffable Coating

    • Waterborne Acrylic Polyurethane

      6W00 Series

      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterborne Urethane Enamel

      3200 Series

      Cardinal's 3200 series is a single component water reducible polyurethane modified acrylic coating. This product contains less than 1 pound, of VOC per gallon, and will satisfy the strict requirements of national and regional air quality regulations. The 3200 series is specifically designed for the electronic business machine and enclosure market. It can be applied as a low gloss smooth or textured finish on molded plastics, pretreated steel and aluminum substrates.

      The 3200 series provides a durable finish while minimizing health and safety risks commonly associated with two component solvent based polyurethane products. This coating is classified as "exact match finish: industrial" by CARB (California Air resources Board) and meets current limits for this category as well as the final limits that took effect on Dec. 31, 1999. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Plastic Components
      - Electronic Components
      - Consumer Electronics
      - Business Machines
      - Touch up
      Benefits
      - Low VOC and HAPS free coating.
      - Free of heavy metals.
      - Gloss stability
      - Single component, no mixing.
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • Adhesion Promoters

    • Adhesion Promoter

      W-1000 Series

      Cardinal's W-1000 was formulated to improve adhesion to ferrous, non-ferrrous and ceramic substrates. W-1000 is a zero VOC one component solution used to improve adhesion when applying industrial coatings to metal and glass. W-1000 is not flammable nor does it contain any chlorinated solvents. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Stainless steel
      • Ferrous and non ferrous substrates
      • Glass/ceramic
      Benefits
      • Fast dry
      • Zero VOC content
      • Easy to apply
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • Specialty Finishes

    • Clear Semi Gloss Low VOC Two-Component Beaded Polyurethane

      6771-CLE21231-B Series

      Cardinal's 6771-CLE21231-B is a clear semi gloss low VOC two-component beaded polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for interior applications on plastic. The 6771-CLE21231-B was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on plastic.
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Polyurethane Soft Touch Flat Black

      6700-BKE21129 Series

      Cardinal's 6700-BKE21129 is a black flat High Solids two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on metal. The 6700- BKE21129 was formulated to have the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastics.
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Apply over 6860 and 6760 Sprayable Filler Primers.

  • Epoxy

  • Hybrid

    • Epoxy Polyester Hybrid

      H-Series

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      Not intended for use as a topcoat on surfaces exposed to UV light.
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • HAA Polyester

    • Polyester HAA

      C-Series

      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • TGIC Polyester

  • Polyurethane Polyester