Indestructible Paint performance
coating expertise extends
into the rail industry
The vast expertise and
experience in some of the
most challenging
environments that has
underpinned the success of
performance painting and
coating specialists,
Indestructible Paint Ltd.,
is now being applied directly
to the rail industry. The
Birmingham-based company
has created a dedicated
operating department to
bring its coating systems to a
range of rail sector applications
– from rolling stock to track
and station infrastructure.
Mike Booth, who has a comprehensive background
in the market, is now Rail Product Specialist at the
company and highlights key factors that enable
customers in the rail sector to optimise their painting
and coating operations.
“Because Indestructible Paint has long operated
in demanding sectors such as the aerospace and
offshore industries, we have not only developed
a range of products that meet many of the needs
within the rail sector but we can also provide a
highly experienced and focused research and
development capability,” he says. He points out
that this enables the company to work closely with
customers to develop, test and supply coating
systems that match precise operational needs.
“Importantly,” adds Mike Booth, “we are able to
do so in quantities and order patterns that can be
tailored to each customer’s exact requirements.”
Indestructible Paint points to a range of coating
product examples which are already bringing gains
to its rail industry customers. With rolling stock,
for example, these encompass both undercarriage
and livery applications that meet performance,
protection and aesthetic objectives.
“Our RWIP120 coating system is a prime example,”
continues Mike Booth. “Fully compliant with CR/
PE0102 Repainting of Rail Vehicles specification, it offers
a range of performance benefits and, significantly,
is available as either a one or two coat system.
“Undercarriage coating objectives can often be
achieved by the use of the system as a single 120
micron primer/finish coating,” explains Mike Booth,
“particularly as there are no specific aesthetic
considerations while, in other areas, it can comprise
a separate 60 micron primer with an additional 60
micron finish coat. Where appropriate, it can also
then be over-coated with other Indestructible Paint
finishes, epoxies and polyurethanes while customer
needs can be further met by a choice of colours
in a matt, semi-matt, semi-gloss or gloss finish.”
He says that RWIP120 has been proven on a range of
substrates, many of which are a common feature in
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