Zolatone 20-Series Technical Specifications

Product Description:
Zolatone 20 is a polychromatic, modified nitrocellulose coating with a flat background color under accenting fleck colors. This coating system provides an unusual decorative and camouflaging effect that is also durable, flexible, and simple to maintain and repair when needed.
Uses:
Zolatone 20 is designed for use with Zolatone basecoat primers over ferrous metals, fiberglass, plastic, woods, ceramic tile, and glass.(1)
Benefits:
V.O.C. compliant (1), isocyanate and lead free. No special spray equipment (2) is needed. Excellent adhesion and flexibility over properly primed surfaces. Ready to use (3), no reducing or thinning needed. Can be both clear coated and painted over.
Application:
Apply by spray only. Do not use airless spray equipment. See product label or page 11 of our catalog for detailed spray instructions.
Mixing:
Stir only; do not shake. Please see special mixing instructions on page 10 of our catalog.
Technical Data:
23% solids by weight. (Approx.) 14% solids by volume. (Approx.)
Weight:
8.38 lbs./gal.
Flash Point:
71.6° F (TCC)
V.O.C.:
Coating less water - 680 gms/liter; 5.66 lbs./gal.
Material with water - 483 gms/liter; 4.03 lbs./gal. As a multi-stage coating with 810 A & B Clear Coat, V.O.C. coating less water 480 gms./liter; 4 lbs./gal.
Coverage: Up to 125-175 sq. ft/gal depending on substrate, particle size, color, and application method.
Dry Time: Dry to touch - 2 hrs. air dry at 70° F and 50% humidity. Dry to light use - overnight. Full cure achieved in 5-7 days. Force dry - force dried at 140° F in 30-60 minutes. Allow 30 minutes flash time if using forced air or baking. Can be clear coated (optional) after cooling.
Wet Film Thickness: 12.8 Mils at 125 sq. ft/gal.
Dry Film Thickness: 1.8 Mils at 125 sq. ft/gal
Weight: 8.38 lbs./gal
Pencil Hardness: ASTM D3363, 48 hrs. - F, 2 weeks - H-2H,
Color Stability/QUV Weather Meter Exposure: 1,000 hrs. - no color change, >95% gloss retention; 2,000 hrs. - very slight color change, >90% gloss retention; 3,000 hrs. - slight color change, >70% gloss retention.
Cross Hatch Adhesion: ASTM D3359, Method B 4B - pass.(4)
Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D4060 (Taber abraser) CS10 wheel/1,000 gms./1,000 cycles 112 mgm. loss w/o clear, 68 mgm. loss w/ clear; CS17 wheel/1,000 gms./1,000 cycles 197 mgm. loss w/o clear, 112 mgm. loss w/clear.
Impact Resistance: ASTM D2794 Direct at 80 in/lbs. - pass.
Flexibility: ASTM D522 Method A 1/8" conical mandrel - pass.
Solvent Resistance: ASTM D5402 (10 double rubs) Gasoline - no effect; Diesel - no effect; Oil - no effect; Xylene - no effect.
Salt Spray Resistance: ASTM B117 (250 hrs), slight stain on scribe, slight stain on field, no blister on scribe, no blister on field, no rust.(4)
Chemical Resistance: ASTM D1308 (24 hr. covered contact) 10% Hydrochloric acid - slight stain, no damage to film; 10% Sulfuric acid - no effect; 10% Acetic acid - no effect; 10% Phosphoric acid - no effect; 10% Sodium hydroxide - swelling of film; 10% Ammonium hydroxide - no effect; 10% Iodine - no effect; Antifreeze - no effect; Human blood - no effect.
(1) Generally, this product is compliant with local Air Quality Management Districts. Users are ultimately responsible for determining applicable regulatory requirements. Consult with local regulatory agency for allowable usage conditions and disposal methods.
(2) A.Q.M.D. approved automotive spray equipment.
(3) Please see special mixing instructions on page 10 of our catalog.
(4) Over properly prepped and primed steel panels using X.I.M. 3.5 Epoxy Primer, Zolatone Z91 Basecoat Primer Sealer, Zolatone 20 SeriesAll other tests conducted on aluminum panels using Zolatone Z91 Basecoat Primer Sealer, Zolatone 20 Series.