General Information
Our silver aluminium 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 silver aluminium 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 Aluminium Paste (component 2)
Being a silver effect pigment concentration.
Stabilised for water based systems and supplied as a dust-free paste dispersion.
The aluminium we recommend, is the following: Aquastab 880/PGE9B/65-35
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 and Storage
When prepared in excess quantities, a "silver" 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 aluminium 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.
Guidelines for a Silver Dipping Bath
| Formulation for DRIED Flowers/Absorbent Material |
Formulation for FRESH Foliage/Repellent Material |
| 1 part (6,67%) |
Aquastab Aluminium Paste |
1 part |
Aquastab Aluminium Paste |
| 1 part (6,67%) |
Vinylac 60 |
1 part |
Vinylac 60 |
| 13 parts (86,66%) |
Water |
9-11 parts |
Water |
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| Preparation |
Preparation |
| Step 1 : |
Obtain a homogeneous dispersion by mixing 2 parts of water with 1 part of Aquastab Aluminium Paste. |
Step 1 : |
Obtain a homogeneous dispersion by mixing 2 parts of water with 1 part of Aquastab Aluminium 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 11 parts of water and mix gently |
Step 3 : |
Add the 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.