TIGER COATINGS
A brilliant world first in surface finishing : TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics
Whether for individual architectural applications , in the automotive or sports equipment fields or as stylish interior design elements : metallic finishes 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 .
TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics :
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
3D-effect depth visible from all angles of observation
Excellent application characteristics Extremely weather resistant Very good batch consistency Outstanding results with just one coat Patented production process
In the patented TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics production process , the metallic pigments 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 .
During the melting and curing phase , TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics form channels of clear powder coating between pigment
TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics : A new generation of liquid paint look-alike metallic effect powder coatings .
Stunning 3D-effect : visible from all angles of observation .
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 .
This innovative product offers a decisive advantage compared to liquid paint : TIGER Drylac ® 3D Metallics are for use in a singlecoat process , are environmentally friendly , and are suitable for most applications .
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