Paint Comparison

The following tests have been performed and recorded in our laboratories using ASTM test method D1308.

A fully cured Epoxy Glaze film was subjected to the listed items.
After 18 hours the residue was cleaned off with water.

Resistance to boiling water for 6 hours	- Unaffected
Resistance to 20% Sodium Hydroxide	- Unaffected
Resistance to MIBK Solvent	- Unaffected
Resistance to 10% Hydrocloric Acid	- Unaffected
Resistance to Ethylene Glycol	- Unaffected
Resistance to Jet Fuel	- Unaffected
Resistance to Gasoline	- Unaffected
Resistance to Mineral or Vegetable Oils	- Unaffected

LILLY-PERFECTION AIR DRIED EPOXY GLAZE ENAMEL,
COMPARED TO HIGH SOLIDS BAKING ENAMEL

These tests were run by Coatings Research Group, Inc. The 9100 Series Baking Enamel is described
as being "Designed for the office furniture and general metals coating industry".

Tests were run on light gauge steel and on heavy gauge steel panels. The Baking Enamel was already
tinted and called Putty 9105-6411. Perfection’s Epoxy Glaze was standard color Putty SC4O3OP.

   The purpose was to see if the Perfection Epoxy Glaze Two-Package Catalyzed Finish met or was
   superior to the specifications listed under physical properties, with the Epoxy Glaze being air dried and
   the Baking Enamel being baked 30 minutes at 300 deg. F.

	Baked Enamel	Perfection	Is
Pencil Hardness	2-H	H-2H	Equal
ASTM D3363 Impact Test
direct thin metal	Failed @ 20#	Passed @ 30#	Better
reverse impact	Failed @ 5#	Passed @ 15#	Better
	Failed badly @ 40#	Failed badly @ 40#
reverse impact	Failed @ 10#	Failed @ 10#	Equal
ASTM D1474
Flexibility on 1/8" mandrel test	Failed	Passed	Better
Note: Time band portion of the panel should be observed under magnification
ASTM D522
Tape Test	Passed	Passed	Equal
ASTM D3359 Resistivity measured on Ransburg Meter	.1 Meg Ohms	.25 Meg. Ohms	Better
ASTM B117-73 Salt Spray (Fog)		Passed 1,000 hr. exposure req.

   Perfection Air Dry Epoxy Glaze is superior to Baked Enamel at 300 deg. F for 30 minutes in every respect.

   These tests were run after both finishes had cured on the panels for more than 7 days.

   Therefore, the requirement that Perfection Epoxy Glaze must be as good as a baked enamel has been
   met since these tests show Perfection Epoxy Glaze to be superior to Baked Enamel #9100 Series.

 Performance Evaluations of Lilly Perfection
 Futurac Catalyzed Acrylic Urethane

   All test results listed below were preformed at room temperature on steel panels that had been primed with
   #2595 Epoxy Primer at 1 mil dry film thickness and finished with Lilly Perfection Futurac Catalyzed Acrylic
   Urethane at 2 mils dry file thickness.  All panels were then cured for 7 days.

   1. Pencil Hardness: ASTM D 3363.
       Dry film after 7 day cure is 2H.

   2. Abrasion:  ASTM D 4060.
       Passes most severe Taber abrasion test, CS-17.

   3. Adhesion: ASTM D 3359.
       Passes crosshatch adhesion test. 
       Denotes excellent adhesion to properly prepared surfaces.

   4. Impact Flexibility: ASTM D 2794. 
      Direct impact, 25 lbs. 
      Impact resistance is very good.

   5. Fluid and Chemical Resistance: ASTM D 1308
       Exposures were for 3 minutes. 
       Acid Resistance: 5% hydrochloric 2H. Very Good.
       Alkaline Resistance: 5% sodium hydroxide 1H. Good.
       Water Resistance: 2H. Excellent.
       Brake Fluid Resistance: 2H. Dulled gloss. Good.
       Fuel Resistance:; 100% gasoline - 2H. Excellent.
       Oil Resistance: Excellent.

   6. Humidity: ASTM D 4585-87
       No failures after 1,000 hours exposure. Excellent.

   7.  Salt Spray (Fog):  ASTM B 117-73
        Passes 1,000 hour exposure requirements.

   8. Accelerated Weathering: ASTM G 53-88
       After 500 hours of ultraviolet exposure, high gloss panels lost 9% and Semi-gloss, 29%. 
       Test requires loss of gloss not to exceed 50%. Retention is excellent.

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