QD Enamel | Quick Dry Enamel

Sparcolux Quick Dry (QD) Enamel is a top quality, quick drying, high gloss industrial enamel that is suitable for both interior and exterior applications. 

Sparcolux QD Enamel can be used as a topcoat on construction, farm and industrial equipment and machinery, such as primed steel poles and pipes, cranes, trailers, pumps, compressors, steel cabinets, shelves, drum reconditioning and fencing.  This QD enamel can also be used as a  general purpose fast dry enamel overcoating wood, cement and concrete.

Sparcolux Quick Dry Enamel benefits include:

Quick Dry

Very fast drying

Durable

Long lasting, tough and durable finish

Easy to apply

Spray, paint or dip applied

Adhesion

Excellent adhesion to most metals. Primer recommended

Low maintenance

Dirt and stain resistant, easy to clean and wash

Economical

High coverage

COLOURS

GLOSS WHITE

MATT WHITE

RICH CREAM

MINION YELLOW

CANARY YELLOW

GOLDEN BROWN

WINDOW BRONZE

MACHINE GREEN

EMERALD GREEN

FACTORY BLUE

SEA BLUE

SHELVING ORANGE

SIGNAL RED

BURGANDY

MATT BLACK

GLOSS BLACK

GUNMETAL GREY

BATTLESHIP GREY

LIGHT GREY

PACK SIZE

  • 1 Litre
  • 5 Litre

Colour 

Standard Colour Range.

For colour consistency, ensure same batch numbers

Appearance 

High Gloss (except Matt versions)

Gloss 

>80 GUs

Viscosity

110”- 120” at 23°C

SG

1.05 – 1.10

Mass Solids

42 – 48%

Volume Solids 

31 – 36%

Shelf Life 

1 year 

Storage Conditions 

Normal

Pack Size 

1 Litre, 5 Litre 

Method  

Spraying (conventional, airless or air assisted) – recommended 

Roller/ Brush – small areas

Spreading Rate 

6 – 8m² per litre at DFT 40µm

Number of coats 

2

Drying time

Touch dry – 15 minutes, 

Handle – 2 Hours

@ 25 °C, 50% humidity conditions

Overcoating

4 Hours @ 25 °C, 50% humidity conditions

Thinning

Up to 10% depending on application equipment

Cleaning

Sparcolux QD Thinners or Lacquer Thinners

Product Type

Alkyd Resin

Pack Type 

Single 

  • Surface must be clean, dry and free from any grease/oil or dust. Prime with Sparcolux Zinc Phosphate Primer or Sparcolux Metal Primer (Etch Primer). More detailed guidelines will be available from these Primers as to how best to prepare the substrate being coated. 

    Mild Steel: 

    • Degrease with degreaser and rinse thoroughly with fresh water
    • Sand off rust with coarse emery paper or mechanical grinding
    • Prime with Sparcolux Zinc Phosphate Primer or Sparcolux Metal Primer (Etch Primer)
     

    Galvanised steel: 

    • Degrease with degreaser and rinse thoroughly with fresh water
    • Prime Sparcolux Metal Primer (Etch Primer)
     

    Previously painted surfaces in good condition: 

    • Scrape and sand loose and flaking paint down to a sound substrate
    • Lightly sand existing paint to ensure good adhesion
    • Spot prime bare areas with Sparcolux  Zinc Phosphate Primer or Sparcolux Metal Primer


    Previously painted surfaces in poor condition: 

    • Completely remove paint by either scraping, coarse sanding, or preferably sandblasting. 
    • Primer determined by substrate type.  
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