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PAINT & POWDER WE ARE AT SURFACE WORLD LIVE 2020 A brilliant world fi rst in surface fi nishing: TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics Whether for individual architectural applications, in the automotive or sports equipment fi elds or as stylish interior design elements: metallic fi nishes are in high demand. They enhance the quality of an object, turning it into a distinctive, one-of- a-kind piece. A process known as bonding is often used to make powder coatings with metallic effects: Here, powder and metallic pigments are mixed homogeneously using shear force and temperature, a process in which the metallic pigments bond on to the powder particle surface. The result is impressive – however standard single-coat metallic powder coatings cannot quite compete with the visual appearance of metallic liquid paints. In order to meet the increased demands for brilliancy and depth, TIGER developed a spectacular product innovation that perfectly combines the high expectations of powder coating for finish and visual effects. are first added to a clear or transparent powder coating. Then a special mixing process is used to create a homogeneous blend from this master batch with a second, opaque powder coating. TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics: During the melting and curing phase, TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics form channels of clear powder coating between pigment and coating surface. As a result, similar to fiber-optic conductors, the pigments deep inside the powder coating matrix become visible as well and the 3D metallic effect can be seen perfectly from any angle. A new generation of liquid paint lookalike metallic powder coatings that open up optical dimensions never before achieved and cannot be distinguished from liquid paint in terms of effect: Design and technology for all applications Very good batch consistency This innovative product offers a decisive advantage compared to liquid paint: TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics are for use in a single-coat process, are environ- mentally friendly, and are suitable for most applications. Outstanding results with just one coat For further information: 3D-effect depth visible from all angles of observation Excellent application characteristics Extremely weather resistant Patented production process In the patented TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics production process, the metallic pigments TIGER Drylac® 3D Metallics: A new generation of liquid paint look-alike metallic effect powder coatings. 58 e-mail: offi [email protected] www.tiger-coatings.com www.tiger.archi Stunning 3D-effect: visible from all angles of observation. JANUARY 2020 twitter: @surfaceworldmag