Sherwin Williams brand adds to finish product line

Sherwin Williams brand adds to finish product line

Acme Automotive Finishes, a registered trademark of the Sherwin-Williams Co., has added the AIC (Advanced Industrial Coatings) 2.1 Epoxy Primer and the AIC Metal Direct Factory Package Colors to its Acme Quality Paints product line.

Acme Automotive Finishes, a registered trademark of the Sherwin-Williams Co., has added the AIC (Advanced Industrial Coatings) 2.1 Epoxy Primer and the AIC Metal Direct Factory Package Colors to its Acme Quality Paints product line. AIC 2.1 Epoxy Primer is a high-solids, low-VOC 2K product available in gray that the company says provides corrosion resistance, durability and adhesion. Utilizing the new AIC Epoxy Hardener, the primer is easy to apply and has a customizable mix ratio. AIC Epoxy Primer is designed for original equipment and refinish applications.

AIC Metal Direct Factory Package Colors are now available in 16 colors. The low VOC acrylic polyurethane is suitable for a variety of substrates including blasted cold or hot rolled steel, sheet molded compound (SMC), or fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). It is packaged in a 6-gal. container at a 5-gal. fill for 5:1 (five parts color to one part hardener) mixing inside the can. Black and white colors are also available in one gallon sizes. AIC Metal Direct has a minimum recoat time of 20 minutes, 45 minutes to hand slick, dust-free in one hour, and tack free in 1.5 hours.

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