High-Solids, Exterior-Grade Urethane Enamel Topcoat

Robust performance from two-component urethane protection

Formulated with powerful, two-component, urethane technology, SPECTRACRON® 360 Series enamel combines excellent UV durability with outstanding chemical and corrosion resistance, creating dynamic surface protection against aggressive exterior environments.

Cross-trained in a multitude of technologies, our specialists will work with your operation to find the ideal protection for your system.

High-Solids, Exterior-Grade Urethane Enamel

Exterior urethane performance

• Long-lasting color and gloss retention

• Excellent chemical, abrasion and mar resistance

• Excellent hardness

Production versatility

• Quick, custom color matching in a wide range of colors and glosses

• Fast dry time for increased throughput

• Compatible with pretreated and primed surfaces

• Strong adhesion over a variety of metal, plastic and fiber glass substrates

• Compatible with HVLP and conventional spray equipment

Responsible manufacturing

• No reportable hazardous air pollutants or SARA 313 constituents

• 3.5 VOC lbs./gal. (420 g/L)

• Building materials

• Industrial equipment

• Transportation

• Agricultural equipment

• Heavy-duty and construction equipment

• Metal fabrication

Segments

ALKYD

Property Method Result

Color Custom colors

Gloss @ 60˚ Angle ASTM D523 20-90

Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 H – 2H

Conical Mandrel Bend (1/8”) ASTM D522 Pass, 180°

Adhesion ASTM D3359 5B – Excellent

Humidity Resistance, 1,000 Hours ASTM D2247 Pass

Salt Spray Resistance, 1,000 Hours ASTM B117 Pass

Chemical Resistance 24-hour spot test Pass

QUV-A, 60° Gloss Retention, 500 Hours D4587, D523 100% white, 100% black

QUV-B, 60° Gloss Retention, 500 Hours D4587, D523 85% white, 94% black

Recommended Substrates Blasted steel, cold-rolled steel, hot-rolled steel, aluminum

Suggested Primers Spectracron: 501, 531, 560, 573, 591, W43181A

Performance properties

Spectracron 360 Series urethane enamels are tested against a variety of ASTM standards, offering consistent performance you can trust. All testing was performed over iron phosphate-pretreated, cold-rolled steel panels with an appropriate primer.

The technical data presented in this brochure is based upon information believed by PPG to be currently accurate. However, no guarantees of accuracy, comprehensiveness or performance are given or implied. Continuous improvements in coatings technology may cause future technical data to vary from what is in this brochure. Contact your PPG representative for the most up-to-date information.

Statements and methods described herein are based upon the best information and practices known to PPG Industries, Inc. However, procedures for applications mentioned are suggestions only and are not to be construed as representations or warranties as to performance or results, nor does PPG Industries, Inc. warrant freedom from patent infringement in the use of any formula or process set forth herein.

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What our customers are saying about Spectracron 360 Series products

B&B Painting & Powdercoating, Inc. Owosso, MI

“With all the liquid chloride and salt these vehicles face, Spectracron 360 lasts five or six times longer than the competitive product we were using.”

Glen Barnes Owner

Door Engineering and Manufacturing Kasota, MN

“PPG worked closely with our paint department to dial in the ideal coating system for our products and manufacturing process. We’ve seen superior performance across the board and now promote Spectracron 360 heavily to our customers.”

Chris Adams Product Manager

Southwest Truck Rigging & Equipment Houston, TX

“Most of our equipment ends up in oil fields. Spectracron 360 gives us the protection we need on equipment that bakes in the sun and interacts with fracking chemicals all day.”

Brent Blake Vice President

B&B Painting & Powdercoating, Inc. is a full-service coatings provider specializing in restoration of large construction vehicles and industrial machinery.

Door Engineering and Manufacturing has been creating industrial, commercial, fire-rated and specialty door systems for 40 years.

Southwest Truck Rigging & Equipment designs, services and manufacturers a fleet of high-performance vehicles and machinery, including heavy-duty oilfield equipment, skeleton-rig tractors, flat beds and utility bodies.

Featured primers

The following market-proven primer solutions will create a strong, first layer of corrosion resistance and establish tough, inter-coat adhesion to Spectracron 360 Series urethane enamels.

Standard Epoxy

Spectracron 501

This single-component epoxy primer creates improved corrosion and chemical resistance over standard alkyd systems.

Wet-on-Wet Urethane

Spectracron W43181A

Delivering strong polyurethane protection against impacts, abrasions and corrosion challenges, this two-component polyurethane primer can be topcoated in just 10 minutes.

Wet-on-Wet Epoxies

Spectracron 560

Developed for wet-on-wet applications, this 3.5-VOC epoxy primer creates powerful protection for your equipment and machinery while ensuring shop throughput.

High-Build Epoxies

Spectracron 531

With a 1:1 mix ratio and high film build properties, this primer delivers aggressive epoxy performance and is engineered with easy application capabilities that allow you to create a smooth finish on any surface.

Spectracron 591

This two-component, 3.5-VOC primer is ideal for operations that require wet-on-wet performance, but need a more flexible, surface-tolerant coating than a traditional epoxy primer.

Spectracron 573

This two-component primer provides unique, sag-resistant properties that allow for high film builds that fill surface imperfections or blast profiles.

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