General Information
Our gold paint is a water based 2-pack metallic paint which has specifically been developed for the floral sector as a dipping paint or flower paint. Our gold bronze paint can however serve many decorative paint purposes and can also be applied by spray gun, brush or roller on different substrates such as interior walls, wood, metal, plastics, glass, terra cotta.
The 2 components of this two-pack coating system are the following:
1. Vinylac 60 (component 1)
Being a high gloss concentrated vinyl acetate binder.
2. Aquastab Bronze Paste (component 2)
Being a gold effect pigment concentration,
stabilised for water based systems and supplied as a dust-free paste dispersion.
Our bronze pastes are available in Rich, Rich Pale, Pale and Copper Gold.
The grades which we recommend are the following:
Aquastab 2500/PGE8B/80-20
Aquastab 36/PGE8B/80-20
Product Advantages
Our water based coating system eliminates the use of hazardous thinners or solvents (like acetone) and offers excellent working properties, combined with high brilliance, good adherence and coating elasticity.
The durability of the metallic effect after application can vary from 3 months to several years, depending on the exposure to the sun, the humidity conditions and the proportion of Vinylac 60 used in the end formulation.
Stability & Storage
When prepared in excess quantities, a "gold" dipping bath is re-usable during a period of two weeks after its preparation.
Both components have as separate products a stability of min. 6 months, provided they are stored in their original sealed packaging, away from direct exposure to the sun and at temperatures between + 5° and + 40°C.
Packing
The Vinylac 60 binder is available in 25 and 1000 kg containers.
The Aquastab bronze pastes are available in 25 or 50 Kg metal drums.
MSDS
Although both components of our 2-pack system are non-dangerous / non-hazardous products, please do consult the MSDS of both products prior to their handling.
Formulations:
Formulation for DRIED flowers/absorbent material
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Formulation for FRESH foliage/rapallent material
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1 part (9,09%)
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Aquastab bronze paste |
1 part |
Aquastab bronze paste |
| 1 part (9,09%) |
Vinylac 60 |
1 part |
Vinylac 60 |
| 9 parts (81,82%) |
Water |
5-7 parts |
Water |
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| PREPARATION |
PREPARATION |
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| Step 1 |
Obtain a homogeneous dispersion by mixing 2 parts of water with 1 part
of Aquastab Bronze Paste. |
Step 1 |
Obtain a homogeneous dispersion by mixing 2 parts of water with 1 part
of Aquastab Bronze Paste. |
| Step 2 |
Add 1 part of Vinylac 60 and mix gently. |
Step 2 |
Add 1 part of Vinylac 60 and mix gently. |
| Step 3 |
Add 7 parts of water and mix gently |
Step 3 |
Add remaining parts of water and mix gently |
"Parts" are to be understood as "parts by weight". Use a stirrer which does not exceed 50 RPM in order to avoid the formation of foam and to obtain an optimal metallic effect.
Drying Time
Dust dry: 10-15 minutes, Touch dry: 20-30 minutes.
Film Forming
In cases where an increased film forming is required (to avoid an early oxidation/tarnishing of the metallic pigments which may occur in extreme humidity conditions) or when an increased rub resistance is required, a higher proportion of Vinylac 60 may have to be added in the formulation.
Difficult Species
95% of all flower and plant species do not require any surface preparation and will be perfectly coated when dipped as such.
Some very resilient species with a water repellent or fatty surface, will require a pre-dipping in a 80° C. water bath or 2 dipping sessions with a 10 minutes interval.