Introducing Perspectra Series* - A Better Paint System
Comparison of Paint Systems
The following chart details the various similarities and differences between both 8000+ Series™ and Perspectra Series* as well as two other leading paint systems on the market, Ceram-a-star 10501 and WeatherX2
| Property | | ASTM Method | 8000+ Series™ | Perspectra Series* | Ceram-a-star 10501 | WeatherX2 |
| Film Thickness |
|
D5796, D1005, D4138 |
B1.0+/- 0.1 mils |
1.0 =/- 0.1 mils |
0.9 mils minimum |
1.0 +/- 0.1 mils |
| Film Cure |
|
D5402 |
100 double MEK rubs |
150 double MEK rubs
|
100 double MEK rubs |
150 double MEK rubs |
| Film Hardness (Pencil) |
|
D3363 |
F minimum |
F-2H |
F minimum |
F-2H |
| Formability/Adhesion |
|
D4145
|
3T no taped
removal |
3T no taped removal depending on substrate |
2T no taped removal |
2T-4T no taped removal depending on substrate |
| Gloss (60°) |
|
D523
|
30 +/-5 |
Standard: 30 +/-5 Higher or lower on request |
Standard: 35 +/-5 Higher or lower on request |
20—80 as requested |
Humidity
Resistance
(1000 hours) |
|
D2247 (100% RH, 38°C)
|
Few scattered blisters no larger than No. 8 |
No field blisters |
1500 hours -
No more than few No. 8 blisters |
No field blisters |
| Film Integrity |
|
|
30 years |
40 years |
40 years |
40 years |
| Colour Change |
Vert. |
D2244
|
25 yrs - dE 5 max |
30 yrs - dE 5 max |
30 yrs - dE 5 max |
30 yrs - dE 5 max |
|
Non-Vert |
|
25 yrs - dE 8 max |
30 yrs - dE 8 max |
30 yrs - dE 7 max |
30 yrs - dE 8 max |
| Chalking |
Vert. |
D4214 (Method A)
|
25 yrs - 8 min |
30 yrs - 8 min |
30 yrs - 8 min |
30 yrs - 8 min |
|
Non-Vert |
|
25 yrs - 6 min |
30 yrs - 6 min |
30 yrs - 6 min |
30 yrs - 6 min |
Geographical
Limits |
|
|
Canada and U.S. to 35° North latitude |
Canada and
Continental U.S. |
Canada and
Continental U.S. |
Canada and
Continental U.S. |
|
* Trademark pending
1 Ceram-a-star 1050 is a trademark of Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
2 WeatherX is a trademark of the Valspar Corporation
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