All wood and metal surfaces used in atmospheric conditions very quickly become unusable. To protect them, manufacturers of paints and varnishes offer us a wide range of different compositions. Some of them are durable, others have excellent decorative properties, and others have excellent technical characteristics. Enamel XB-124 combines all of these advantages, which makes it a very popular product in the domestic market.
For what purposes it is most often used, what basic properties are endowed with this product and what are its features, we will consider in this article.
Enamel Making
The main components of this coloring composition are:
- polyvinyl chloride chlorinated resin;
- organic solvents;
- alkyd resins;
- coloring pigments and fillers;
- plasticizers.
The resulting suspension is of excellent quality and meets the highest international and domestic requirements. The recipe and technology for the manufacture of paint are regulated by an official document - GOST. Enamel (XB-124), made according to the rules set forth in standard No. 10144-89, is capable of retaining its original decorative and protective qualities for more than 6 years.
Basic properties
XB-124 primer-enamel differs from similar paints and varnishes in increased anti-corrosion properties. It reliably protects surfaces from negative external influences, prevents the further spread of rust and acts as a decorative coating.
In addition, the positive properties of this composition include:
- resistance to fire and moisture;
- excellent elasticity;
- ability to withstand temperature fluctuations in the range from –25 to +60 degrees;
- durability;
- resistance to detergents, various types of oils and gasoline.
Specifications
To understand whether this composition is suitable for any specific purpose, just look at its technical characteristics. Enamel XB-124 has a number of features that should be considered when applying and operating the treated surfaces:
- Staining should be carried out at a temperature of –10 to +30 degrees.
- Humidity during surface treatment should not exceed 80%.
- Drying time until the stickiness disappears (at a temperature of at least +20 degrees) - 3 hours. The final drying of the protective coating occurs 24 hours after application.
- Resistance to moisture, oils and alkaline compounds occurs no earlier than a day after surface treatment.
- The interval between repeated application of paint is 30 minutes.
- If necessary, dilution of enamel is used solvent R-4A.
- Consumption of the composition during single-layer application is 115-140 g / m². This indicator varies depending on the chosen method of applying paint.
On the market you can find primer-enamel gray or protective color. The manufacturer produces products in brighter tones only by reservation.
Application area
When studying the packaging of this coating, it becomes clear that its main purpose is to protect wooden and metal surfaces from the negative effects of natural factors. This is indicated by its technical characteristics. Enamel XB-124 has been actively used in the protective treatment of hot and cold pipelines, chimneys, and various production equipment.
It is with this composition that automobile bodies, gas stoves, surfaces of refrigeration equipment and various objects operated in harsh climatic conditions are covered.
Application
Before using the coloring composition, it must be well mixed until smooth. If necessary, the enamel can be diluted with a solvent to a more liquid state.
The main nuances in working with this coating determine its technical characteristics. The enamel XB-124 can be applied on the surface both manually (using a brush and roller), and by spraying.
Surfaces are pre-cleaned of dust, dirt and other debris. Metal products are degreased with white spirit and treated twice with a primer. If there are rust spots on the metal surface, they are pre-cleaned.
When processing wood, primers with aluminum powder are used. It will provide the most reliable product protection for 6 years.
The coating is applied in three layers, with an interval of 30 minutes before each reprocessing.
In conclusion, we consider how economical the enamel is. The price of this coating may vary slightly depending on the region of sale, but on average it is 95 rubles per 1 kg. Given the rather modest consumption of this composition and all its positive characteristics, you can understand why it is very popular these days.