DiamonDyze

Salt Spray testing on 6061 aluminum is now beyond 7000 hours with no change. 7075 aluminum in an accelerated salt spray test is now beyond the equivalent of 2000 hours. 2024 aluminum, treated to a type II DiamonDyze film is also now beyond 2000 hrs in an accelerated test. This is well beyond the capabilities of any anodizing treatment.

Ford APGE testing is now over 285 cycles with no change. Pass is at 40 cycles.

CermaKrome

Metallic Ceramic Coatings are sensitive to humidity. During winter months many companies experience low humidity and this can impact the drying of the coating. Typically it can dry too fast, trapping water in the film or not even allowing the coating to flow, creating a wavy/orange peel effect. The first step is to find out what your humidity level is. Then try adding 5% distilled water to the mix and then spray. If the problem still exists you can add small amounts and test spray until it becomes too runny to spray. If this occurs, with no improvement in the film, then switch to our low humidity version, MCXLH. This was designed to work well in low humidity situations. If your humidity is so low that even using MCXLH does not help, then apply as two thin coats, allowing complete drying to occur before applying the second coat. This should end the problem. Some shops have added fine water misters to their booth to add moisture to the air as well. Our Tech dept is always willing to assist as well.

Expanded Instructions

We are expanding instruction sheets for all products, beyond what is on the labels, to aid customers. If you would like copies please contact our TX offices and they will se that available sheets are sent to your attention. They will also be posted on our web site in the future. If a sheet is not yet available for a product you would like to have one for, your enquiries will move that product sheet to the front of the production line. Many of the tips have come from customers who have shared their techniques with us.