Marine

Today's boats are no longer made only of wood, rather a variety of hi-tech substrates are used. Cardinal has a range of marine coatings are designed to protect any substrate from the harshest conditions. These coatings provide an attractive finish as well as protection from the elements.

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Products

  • Liquid Primers

    • 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 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

    • 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

  • 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

  • Touch-Ups

    • Aliphatic Linear Polyester Polyurethane

      A-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

  • Reducers

  • Liquid Top Coats

    • 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

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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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