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sherwin williams anti graffiti

Protective Coating Allows for Quick Graffiti Removal

Sherwin Williams
January 5, 2016
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Cities looking to beautify their neighborhoods through cleanup and restoration efforts can quickly and easily reduce unsightly graffiti with this coating.


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Infrared Colorants

Infrared Colorants for Cool Coatings

Michael McCormick
January 5, 2016
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There are colorants containing infrared-reflective materials with both solvent and water-based formulas designed for broad compatibility in coatings.


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Innovative Polyurethane Coating Solutions for Construction

Innovative Polyurethane Coating Solutions for Construction

Frank (Zhihan) Zhang
January 5, 2016
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2K waterborne polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings can provide excellent protection as well as decoration, provide a longer service life and lower life cycle cost.


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The Role of Molecular Defoaming Actives

The Role of Molecular Defoaming Actives

in Low-VOC Paint Defoamer Design
Sascha Oestreich Peter Bene John Mangano
January 5, 2016
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Defoamers that contain a molecular defoaming component as part of their composition show an ability to defoam more efficiently than their non-molecular defoaming-containing counterparts.


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2015 Index of Articles

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Kristin Johansson
December 1, 2015
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View the variety of articles published in PCI and at www.pcimag.com in 2015.


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Powder Coatings Help Protect Barcelona’s Iconic La Sagrada Familia Basilica

November 1, 2015
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Barcelona’s iconic Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is to benefit from a key contribution by AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business.


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Sustainable Sustainability Claims in coatings

Sustainable Sustainability Claims

November 1, 2015
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The intent of this article is to highlight the vast complexities facing the coatings industry as it continues to respond to consumer and regulatory demands for “more environmentally friendly products.”


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Novel Polysiloxane Enhancing Polymer

Novel Polysiloxane Enhancing Polymer

Performance Comparison to Existing Technology
Daniel J. Mania
November 1, 2015
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Wet-look enhancement is intended to provide a lasting, water-soaked appearance. Enhancing materials intensify existing substrate color and aesthetic appeal by making subdued tones and colors brighter.


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“Let’s Colour” Event Transforms Rio Favela

October 1, 2015
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The ongoing transformation of Rio de Janeiro's famous Santa Marta favela continued in August when 450 volunteers from the city took part in one of the biggest ever "Let's Colour" events to be staged by AkzoNobel's Decorative Paints business.


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Weathered Steel or Coating-valspar

Weathered Steel or Coating?

Stunning Design Leaves Onlookers Wondering
Valspar Corporation
September 1, 2015
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40,000 square feet of 18-gauge Galvalume steel was coil coated with Valspar’s Classic II Fluropon in a custom color combination of Barrel Brown, Fudge and Mustang.


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