Q
Can I use heat resistant paint on
my stove at home?
A
No, these coatings are not suitable
for use on stoves because they are
thermal-plastic and will soften when
heated. If you place a hot pan on
these coatings, it will likely mar
the surface.
Q
What is the maximum temperature these
paints will withstand?
A
Depending on the coating series, maximum
temperatures range from 500F to 1500F
Q
Do these paints require heat cure?
A
No. 500 and 850 series coatings are
AIR DRY, and will fully cure at ambient
temperature. No. 900SA, 1200MSF and
1500 Series require low temperature
heat curing to maintain maximum heat
resistant properties.
Q
Is a primer coat required?
A
No. 500 and 850 series include primers,
however they are optional as the coatings
may be applied directly to properly
prepared metal in two coats if desired.
The No. 900SA Series is suitable for
use over zinc rich primers which can
withstand the temperature range of
No. 900SA Series. No. 1200MSF and
1500 Series must be applied direct
to metal. Note: No. 850 and 900SA
Series Silver are designed exclusively
for application WITHOUT PRIMER.
Q
What solvent should be used for clean
up?
A
Xylene is suitable for both cleaning
and thinning all Flame Control High
Temp coatings.
Q
Can these paints be applied to substrates
which are hot?
A
All painting should be done at ambient
temperatures. These coatings contain
flammable solvents, therefore the
risk of fire or explosion is high
when applied to hot surfaces. Also,
the paint will dry rapidly making
application at the proper thickness
almost impossible.
Q
What applications are not recommended?
A
Do not apply inside ovens, smokestacks,
etc. Any coating applied inside a
fireplace will burn off. Do not expose
these coatings to direct flame. Do
not apply to car engines. Do not apply
over existing paints which are unlikely
to withstand the temperature range,
and the additional coating layer will
actually change the heat sink of the
surface.
Q
What surface preparation is required?
A
For optimal results we recommend a
“near white metal blast”
which has a very low profile. As the
total dry film thickness is between
2 and 3 mils, a higher profile surface
will result in exposed “peaks”
which can rust and cause coating failure.
Q
Why will some colors change at less
than the coatings’ rated temperature?
A
While the coatings will withstand
their rated maximum temperatures,
they contain organic resins which
begin to discolor at between 200-250F.
At 650F the organic resin turns to
ash and is removed to reveal a color
more closely resembling the original
color.
Q
Do the paints retain their semi-gloss
finish?
A
All heat resistant coatings diminish
in gloss as they increase in temperature,
usually becoming flat finish at 500F.
Q
Can Flame Control Heat Resistant Coatings
be tinted?
A
No, tinting is not recommended, however
we can blend existing colors to a
wide variety of colors.
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