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Carboguard 60 Review

March 23, 2021 by admin

Carboguard 60 applied on steel beams

Are you looking for a coating with high resistance characteristics against chemicals, abrasion, and corrosion? If so, Carboguard 60 is a perfect candidate. You can use it as a primer, self-priming finish, or as an intermediate coat over steel. You can also use it for top coating with a wide range of high-performance finish coats and itself.

Table of Contents

  • Carboguard 60 Features
  • Carboguard 60 Applications
  • Product Details
  • Carboguard 60 Surface Preparation Chart
  • Where to Buy the Carboguard 60

Carboguard 60 Features

  • MPI #108 approved
  • Low VOC
  • Low odor
  • Perform for application on tank exteriors to obtain a flawless medium sheen
  • Cures rapidly
  • VOC compliant with AIM regulations

Carboguard 60 Applications

Its applications include direct-to-metal finishes, steel primers, surface tolerant coating, and wall coating. Some of the sectors you can use carboguard 60 in include,

  • Architecture
  • Bridges and Highways
  • Commercial buildings
  • Waste and wastewater management
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Petrochemical
  • Commercial Marine environment
  • Oil and Gas (upstream and Midstream)

Product Details

Generic TypeEpoxy Polyamide
Available ColorsVariety of colors
FinishSemi-Gloss
PrimerSelf Priming
Dry Film ThicknessAs a primer, 4 to 6 or 102 to 152 microns per coat For direct-to-metal application: 4 to 10 mils or 102 to 254 microns per coat With MiO or GF additives: 8 to 12 mils or 203 to 305 microns per coat
Solid ContentVolume 72% with a variation of 2% higher or lower

Carboguard 60 Surface Preparation Chart

Here is a quick information on surface preparation for various surfaces

SurfacePreparation
General SurfaceClean and dry surface
Surface preparation for steelSSPC-SP6 at 1.5 to 3.0 mils or 38 to 74 microns For Galvanized steel: SSPC-SP16 (refer to PDS for use with fireproofing products) For Stainless Steel: SSPC-SP16. In case of heavy industrial use, create  an anchor profile of 1.5 to 3 microns or 38 to 75 microns
Surface preparation for ConcreteCure the Concrete for 28 days at 24°C or 75°F with 50% relative humidity. The second step will be to clean the surface as per ASTM D4258 or ASTM D4259 for abraded Concrete
Surface preparation for previously painted surfaceSSPC-SP2 or SSPC-SP3

In case you wish further help on how to use Carboguard 60, click here to read the PDS and SDS documents.

Where to Buy the Carboguard 60

Here are some helpful links in case you wish to purchase Carboguard 60

  • RawlinsPaint
  • Richmond Supply Inc

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