Testing Accelerated Weathering (QUV & Xenon Arc) Accelerated weathering for coatings: fluorescent UV (QUV) and xenon arc testing, ASTM G154, G155, D4587, ISO 16474, cycles and correlation limits 4 min read
Chemistries Fluoropolymer Coatings (PVDF & FEVE) How PVDF and FEVE fluoropolymer coatings differ, why they outlast conventional topcoats, where each is used, and what to weigh… 5 min read
Failures Chalking & Fading Why coatings chalk, fade and lose gloss in sunlight, how to rate chalk and color change, and how to clean,… 5 min read
Chemistries Polysiloxane Coatings How epoxy and acrylic polysiloxane topcoats cure, why they hold gloss so well, two-coat system options and the application details… 4 min read