Acron Paints

Hammer Finishes

Product Function

Hammer Finishes are used to produce an attractive and durable special effect finish which will hide imperfections on marked, pitted or uneven surfaces of all types. This popular general purpose Hammer Finish is suitable for application to a wide variety of substrates and offers excellent drying, gloss, adhesion and weathering properties. Fast air drying, it produces a good hammer pattern whether sprayed or brushed.

Preparation

Surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Etch primers should be used over aluminium and alloys. For best results on steelwork use AP1 Red Oxide or Zinc Phosphate Primer.

Application

For best results, Hammer Finish should be spray applied, although brushing is possible on small areas. Factors affecting the hammer pattern are : viscosity, distance from job, air pressure, temperature, solvent blend. For consistency of form and pattern keep these as consistant as possible. Hammer Finishes are slightly structured to aid even and uniform hammer patterns on large panel areas. A dust coating should be applied first followed after 2-5 minutes by a full wet coat. If a further coat is required, allow 5 to 10 minutes for first coat to "flash-off".

Properties

Flash PointBelow 22°C.
Storage12 months in sealed original containers
Drying TimesThese times are assuming that application takes place with an ambient temperature.
Surface Touch Dry : 10 to 15 mimutes
Handleable Dry : 20-30 minutes
Full Cure : 3 Days
Volume Solids35 to 45% depending on colour.
ViscosityApprox 90-120 secs. B.4 Flow Cup at 20°C.
ThinnersAcron Universal Thinners.
CleaningGunwash or Universal Thinners.
Colour Retention and StabilityExcellent by virtue of Acrylic Base Resin.
Temperature ResistanceUp to 150°C.
Dry Film ThicknessApprox 25 microns per coat.
Product Reference No. HAMM. Issue Date March 2003

Attractive and Durable

Acron Paints
Unit 6, William Street, Northam, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QH
Tel: 023 80223266sales@acronpaints.co.ukFax: 08700 527 587

The claims made in this document are made in good faith and are based on exhaustive tests carried out over a long period.
Acron Paints, their agents and their distributors cannot accept any liability for the behaviour of their materials in individual cases.

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