Technical characteristics of the ML-12 enamel and instructions for use
The use of paints and varnishes allows you to improve the external structures, creates a protective film against the adverse effects of the external environment. The construction segment today is filled with a wide variety of paints and varnishes. ML-12 enamels belong to paints and have established themselves as a reliable and proven product with excellent characteristics. Next, we will analyze its features, main indicators, rules of use, areas of application.
Description and characteristics of the paint
ML-12 Paint and Varnish Product is manufactured in accordance with state regulations and standards. Its composition corresponds to GOST 9754-76. Its characteristics are specified there. According to GOST, this paint and varnish product is in the form of a suspension, contains various additional pigments that are diluted in alkyd and other resins or in solvents such as white spirit.
It is recommended to paint the surface in two layers, it is possible in three layers. First you need to prime with sealants or primers. This guarantees the preservation of the appearance and operational capabilities of the product for up to five years in the average climatic zone.In the tropics, the paint will not lose its properties within a year.
Thanks to the pigments included in the composition, ML-12 paint can protect the structure from moisture, gusts of wind, snowfall and other harmful external influences. Painting will make the item more attractive, it will acquire a beautiful color.
Features
ML-12 enamel has the following characteristics:
- Anti-corrosion properties. Resists rust.
- Painted products can be used both indoors and outdoors.
- The main area of painting is vehicle bodywork.
- Not afraid of rain and snow.
- The product looks great.
Technical characteristics of the composition
ML-12 paint forms an even film on top. The enamel should not contain additional mechanical inclusions. The color of the film is present within the tolerance limits set on the samples.
It must correspond to the number indicated on the sample.
- Relative viscosity varies: 75-120.
- Film gloss = 58%. For security tones, this indicator varies from 35 to 45%.
- The mass of non-volatile impurities varies between 45 and 59%. The final value depends on the shade. This parameter for a paint and varnish product varies in the range of 10-15 microns.
- The index of elasticity in bending is 3 mm.
- The hiding power of the dried enamel layer changes with color. It can fluctuate between 35 and 100 gsm. If we take white paint, its spreading rate will be 60 g/m².
- Adhesive strength - not less than 45 cm.
- The adhesion of the coating, measured in points, does not exceed 1.
- Conditional lightfastness - not less than four hours.
When applying the coat, there should be no wrinkles, bubbles or marks.The presence of cracks and blisters is excluded. After application, the appearance of stingray, resembling orange peel, is possible. The layer must not contain inclusions of mechanical origin.
Areas of use
ML-12 is used for painting metal products. Moreover, you can use it both at home and outside the house. It should be remembered that priming and, if desired, filling should be done before enamel coating. It is good to paint vehicles with this mark. Suitable for painting mopeds and scooters. Buses and trucks painted with this enamel will not fade for long.
Color options
Paint is produced in a wide variety of colors and shades. The color palette is shown in the attached map file, where each shade has its own serial number. It is easy to find your desired color option here. Enamel is available in a variety of colors.
The most common color options are:
- Snow White;
- scarlet;
- Orange;
- Purple;
- black;
- mauve;
- greenish;
- smoky;
- khaki (protective);
- turquoise.
You can also choose shades ranging from cream to gold. A variety of colors allows you to choose the enamel for the client depending on the parameters he needs. As a result, buyers can make any dream, any designer project a reality. It is possible to produce the desired color at the request of the customer.
Manual
The process of using the mixture is quite simple. Coating with paint is not a time-consuming procedure.
Application steps
The main thing: the surface to be treated must be degreased and cleaned. It must be free of dirt and mechanical particles.Metal parts are cleaned with a sandblaster. After cleaning, the material must dry. Do not apply the coating on a wet object. Initially, priming is carried out with sealants or primers. The primer should be applied in two coats. The time interval required for drying must elapse between the application of the first and second coats.
Solvents
Dilute the products, if they have thickened, using the following solvents: solvent, xylene, grade 651 and RKB -1 solutions.
Tools
The painting is done with a brush, a paint roller. The coating is made in at least two layers. After the first painting you need to wait for everything to dry. And only then apply the second layer. The drying time can be up to two days.
Work with spray guns. Drying rules
If using an airless or pneumatic sprinkler, glaze the surface of the spray gun in two coats. It will be enough. After spraying the first coat, let it dry at a temperature of about 100 degrees. For this, special dryers are used. If there are no such devices, drying takes place at room temperature. The second layer is dried in the same way.
How to calculate the expense
The length of suspension required is an important aspect. For 1 square meter it takes about 80 grams when applied in one coat. You may need more up to 100 grams per square meter. The number increases depending on the area to be covered. If you make two layers, 160 grams will be spent. On complex products, consumption increases to 200 g. If the requirements are high and three layers are needed, then the consumption of the suspension will increase to 240 g on single surfaces. On complex structures, this figure will reach 300 g.
calculation calculator
The general principle of the calculation is simple. Before calculating how much paint to apply to the wall, calculate the area that will be painted. The figure is obtained by multiplying the length by the width of the product. After that, the area that will not be painted is subtracted. The result obtained is multiplied by the average enamel consumption indicated on the package.
Important: to this value, workers add 5% for stock.
How can the throughput of the ML-12 change?
Consumption may vary depending on weather conditions.
- If it is hot, the enamel evaporates quickly. As a result, more volume will be needed.
- Wind. In windy weather, consumption also increases. Waves and streaks appear on the surface. To correct defects, you need to make an additional layer.
- The quality of the metal. If there is rust, the ML-12 needs more. Also, more paint and varnish will be consumed on an untreated metal surface.
The cost of the ML-12 is acceptable for the general population. That's why she's so popular. Enamel is in justified demand among buyers also because it has high protective and aesthetic parameters. In addition, a wide variety of colors makes it even more in demand, since it makes it possible to choose the desired shade. The paint has proven to be very effective. Excellent performance makes the ML-12 an excellent tool for painting metal surfaces.