FEATURES
• Fast-drying, non-flammable
• UV resistant when dried
• Forms non-flammable, protective barrier
• Optimal outdoor performance
• Clear coating allows visual inspection of metal substrate

CHARACTERISTICS/TECHNICAL DATA

Volume Solids                                                         31%
Gloss (ASTM D532)                                         80+
VOCs (ASTM D3960)                                     0.6 lbs/gal (72 g/l)
Viscosity                                                                        50-60 sec+ Zahn #3
Pencil Hardness (ASTM D3363)        HB-H
Spreading Rate                                                     497 sq.ft/gal @ 1.0 mils DFT(12.2 sq.m/l @ 25 μm)
Weight per Gallon                                                8.58 lbs/gal (1.03 kg/l)
Flash Point                                                                  >200°F (93°C)
Recommended DFT                                        1.5-3.0 mils (37.5-75 μm)
Recommended WFT                                       4.8-9.6 mils (120-240 μm)
Dry to Touch                                                               30 min
Dry to Handle                                                           1 hr
Recoat Time                                                              Dry to touch - 72 hrs, sand thereafter
Force Dry                                                                      15-20 min @ 150°F (65°C)
Full Cure                                                                        3-7 days
Salt Spray (ASTM B117)                              168 hrs
Humidity (ASTM D1748)                              1000 hrs
Adhesion (ASTM D3359)                            5B
Flexibility (ASTM D522)                               1/2" mandrel (1.27cm)

APPLICATION 

Surface Preparation Substrate should be free of grease, oil, dirt, fingerprints, drawing compounds, rust inhibitors (except Cortec® approved), or any other surface contamination that could affect adhesion. For production line applications, use VpCI®-440 or similar phosphatizing pre-treatment. For structural steel applications, Cortec® recommends a minimum of a NACE #3/SSPC-SP6 commercial blast clean. Consult Cortec® Technical Service and/or test system adhesion prior to full scale application. 

A wash primer such as VpCI®-373 Green applied at 0.5-1.0 mils (12.5-25 µm) is recommended before applying VpCI®-386 to aluminum, galvanized, or plated substrates. Other recommended primers include VpCI®-375, VpCI®-395, and VpCI®-396 depending on coating requirements. When solventbased topcoats are applied over VpCI-386, compatibility must be checked. 

Note: Make sure dew point is more than 5°F (2°C) less than air temperature for application. Power agitate to a uniform consistency using a “squirrel cage” type mixer, hand-held drill mixer, or other equivalent method. VpCI®-386 can be applied by spray, roll, or brush.

Cleanup 

Clean tools/equipment immediately after use with water when paint is still wet. When dry, use EcoLine® Surface Reveal or a solvent-based paint stripper. Follow manufacturers’ safety recommendations when using any solvent.

PACKAGING & STORAGE
VpCI-386 is available in 5 gallon(19 liter) pails, 55 gallon (208 liter) metal drums, liquid totes, and bulk.
Keep product from freezing (unless using winterized version).
Product shelf life is 1 year.