Composite

Cardinal has a range of products that have been developed for today's advanced composite materials. These products address common issues such as temperature restrictions and surface adhesion. We can provide a coating solution to meet your specific needs. 

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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

    • Fast Dry Acetoacetate Primer

      7M90-10 Series

      Cardinal's 7M90-10 white is a two-component acetoacetate / ketamine primer.
      7M90-10 white 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.
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      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • Exterior steel enclosures
      • Utility trailers
      • Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      • Low V.O.C.
      • Free of heavy metals
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance

    • 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

    • Marine Epoxy Polyamide Underwater Primer

      7M60-2000

    • Marine Surfacing Epoxy Primer

      7M60-10 Series

      Cardinal's 7M60-10 is a two-component high build epoxy marine primer. 7M60-10 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • Utility trailers
      • Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      Low V.O.C.
      • Free of heavy metals
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance

    • 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

    • Waterbased Acrylic Primer

      3760 Series

      Cardinal's 3760 series white low cure waterborne primer is designed for coating plastic parts. This product provides excellent filling of surface imperfections and promotes
      adhesion on many plastic substrates sensitive to organic solvents; 3760 seriesis a fast
      drying and easily sanded base coat which can be over coated with other waterborne and solvent borne coatings, including the 6400 series high solids polyurethane.
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      Typical Uses
      • Intermediate for 2-component system
      • Plastics
      • Composites
      Benefits
      • Low VOC content
      • Low fire hazard
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • 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

  • Liquid Top Coats

    • 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 Modified Polyester Polyurethane

      6600 Series

      Cardinal's 6600 series catalyzed with 66-C-01 is a high-solids aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. The 6600 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, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - General metal finishing
      - Trailers and vehicles
      - Machinery
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 3.5 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors and cardtext 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

    • Epoxy Amine

      7100 Series

      Cardinal's 7100 series is a high solid, two component epoxy coating. This product is well suited for metal surfaces that require excellent weather, corrosion or chemical resistance. Cardinal’s 7100 series can be used for exterior applications where functionally is primary and appearance is secondary; epoxy coatings chalk on exposure to ultraviolet radiation; high solids polyurethane should be used where appearance is of primary concern. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for protective use on metal
      - General metal finishing
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • 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

    • Fast Dry Acrylic Air Dry Enamel

      4100 Series

      Cardinal's 4100 series is an acrylic enamel coating designed fast drying and quick packaging. It can be used on unprimed cold rolled steel and other primed metal substrates. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business Machines
      - Decorative Metal
      - Marking and identification
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Fast Dry Air Dry Alkyd Enamel

      4400 Series

      Cardinal's 4400-Series is a quality; quick dry, single component solvent-borne alkyd enamel formulated in high gloss and conforms to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for interior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Good gloss retention
      - Good color retention
      - Single component
      - 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

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6200 Series

      Cardinal's 6200 series is catalyzed with 340HP at 1.0#VOC is a aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is suited for exterior and interior applications. 6200 series is 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 and metal
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Medical equipment
      Benefits
      • Low VOC – 1.0 lbs/gal
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6500 Series

      Cardinal's 6500 Series is an innovative two-component polyester urethane coating designed to provide a high performance finish on a variety of industrial applications. This low viscosity coating has a decreased isocyanate demand (catalyst) making it an economical alternative coating. This product is intended to service on site refinishing of heavy equipment and general metal substrates. The fast time-to-tape is also an advantage as a method to improve productivity. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      - Outdoor electronic enclosures
      - General metal finishing
      - Trailers
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.2 lbs/gal
      - High gloss
      - Good chemical and solvent resistance
      - HAP Free
      - Fast time-to-tape
      - Decreased isocyanate demand
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Waterborne Acrylic Enamel

      3P00 Series

      Cardinal's 3P00 series waterborne hybrid low cure for plastics is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. This product has an excellent balance of fast dry, tough film properties and economy. It can be applied to properly prepared plastic and wood substrates. Cardinal’s 3P00 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on plastic and wood
      • Business machines
      • General plastic finishing
      Benefits
      • Low VOC content
      • Low fire hazard
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • 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

    • Waterborne Acrylic Low Cure Enamel

      3600 Series

      Cardinal's 3600 series waterborne acrylic low cure enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is recommended to fully develop the physical properties. It can be applied to properly prepared steel, aluminum and plastic substrates. Cardinal’s 3600 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - Business machines
      - General metal and plastic finishing
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Water clean up
      - Ready to spray
      - 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

    • 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 Acrylic-Hybrid Enamel

      3500 Series

      Cardinal's 3500 series waterborne acrylic-hybrid low cure enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is recommended to fully develop the physical properties. It can be applied to properly prepared steel, aluminum and plastic substrates. Cardinal’s 3500 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - Business machines
      - General metal and plastic finishing
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Water clean up
      - Ready to spray
      - 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

    • 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

  • Touch-Ups

    • Acrylic Modified Polyester Polyurethane

      A-6400 Series

      Cardinal's A-6400-SERIES is a aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating which is supplied in a plural component aerosol container. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on metal where there are physical, chemical and performance properties required Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Aerosol touch up for decorative and protective use on metal
      • General metal finishing
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Trailers and vehicles
      • Machinery
      Benefits
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Acrylic Polyurethane

      A-6S00 Series

  • Adhesion Promoters

    • Adhesion Promoter

      6SAP-200

      Cardinal’s 6SAP-200 is a metal adhesion promoter designed to improve adhesion on
      metal substrates where adhesion is difficult. 6SAP-200 acts as an intermediate
      coating between the substrate and the topcoat.
      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 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

    • Glass Adhesion Promoter

      W-805 A+B

      Cardinal's W-805-A has been formulated to be applied by wiping the mixed coating onto glass. This material enhances adhesion to glass substrates. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Glass substrates
      Benefits
      • Fast dry
      • Easy to apply
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Plastic Adhesion Promoter

      6SAP-100

      Cardinal’s 6SAP-100 is a plastic adhesion promoter designed to improve adhesion on
      plastic substrates where adhesion is difficult. 6SAP-100 acts as an intermediate
      coating between the substrate and the topcoat.
      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.

    • Two Component Low VOC Polyurethane Black Hammer

      6232-BKE21397

      Cardinal's 6232-BKE21397 Black hammer is catalyzed with 340SG is a aliphatic-aromatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is suited for interior applications. 6232-BKE21397 is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      - Electronic enclosures
      - Medical equipment
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Two Component Polyurethane (Anti-graffiti)

      6409-G Series

      Cardinal's 6409-G is a gloss High Solids two-component polyurethane coating which is available in an anti-graffiti version. It is intended to limit the frequency of repainting due to graffiti attacks on metal electrical boxes and various other surfaces. G Series anti- graffiti coating retains the excellent exterior durability, chemical and solvent resistance of its polyurethane base while providing a surface that graffiti finds difficult to adhere to. Like all high performance coatings, the achievement of its optimal performance is contingent upon the knowledge and practice of sound preparation. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal.
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE complian

    • Two solvent Borne Polyurethane Hammer Finish

      6732 Series

      Cardinal's 6732-SERIES is a high performance two component solvent borne aliphatic polyurethane hammer finish. The system is forms a hammer when sprayed. The system is exhibits good exterior performance, chemical resistance and a durable finish. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - High Performance requirements
      - Outdoor applications
      - General Industrial
      Benefits
      - HAPS FREE
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance  Exterior grade pigments
      - Exterior grade pigments
      - Excellent Weathering
      - RoHS & WEEE Compliant

    • Waterborne Acrylic Low Cure MDF Primer

      3660-WHE20988 Series

      Cardinal's 3660-WHE20988 waterborne acrylic low cure MDF primer is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is
      recommended to fully develop the physical properties. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Primer for decorative and protective use on MDF and plastic
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Water clean up
      - Ready to spray
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

  • Conductive Coatings

    • 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

  • Other Products

    • High Solids Filler Sealer

      6759-CLE20902 Series

      Cardinal's 6759-CLE20902 is a two component acrylic polyurethane designed not only to seal the substrate but offers filling properties that reduce the need to use pore filler. This product is characterized by quick dry, sealing, filling of pores and adhesion to various wood substrates Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - Adhesion
      - Sealing
      - Filling
      - Fast dry

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Substrates

The type of substrate that you’re looking to coat will play a huge role in deciding which coating will work best.  Each has its own particular challenges that need to be addressed if the coating is to work.  We've a wide range of high quality products so customers can make the right choice when picking a coating for any type of substrate.

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