FORREST Technical Coatings About FORREST Industrial Enamels
FORREST Industrial Enamels are easy to apply industrial coatings in low-VOC, HAPS-compliant, water-based, quick-dry, and solvent-based formulations. All industrial enamels are available as single-component finishes for interior or exterior use. Available in aerosols for touch-up and industrial maintenance.
Use cases for FORREST Industrial Enamels
- Structural steel
- Agricultural and logging equipment
- Fabricated metals
- Industrial maintenance
- Bulk handling equipment
Benefits of FORREST Industrial Enamels
- Variety of glosses and colors
- Interior or exterior
- Multiple substrates
- Easy application
- Available in aerosol cans
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — FORREST Industrial Enamels
Quixnamel Alkyd Enamel is a proven versatile gloss enamel for use on substrates with interior or exterior exposure. Provides a durable and attractive finish for all types of industrial and agricultural equipment.
Excellent application properties and quick dry time to benefit production. May be used direct-to-metal or with Forrest industrial primer for improved corrosion resistance. Consider 14P for a D-T-M alternative with enhanced corrosion resistance
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
14E Quixnamel
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Volume solids (%)
36 ± 2 -
VOC
4.62 ± 0.25 lb/gal -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
577.4 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
2.0 – 3.0 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
30 minutes -
Color
Wide variety of color available
A one-coat alkyd enamel solution for where two-coat primer and topcoat systems are typically used. Available in aerosols for touch-up and maintenance. Matches the performance of 14E with the addition of a corrosion inhibitor.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
14P Series
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Volume solids (%)
36 ± 2 -
VOC
4.62 ± 0.25 lb/gal -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
577.4 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
2.0 – 3.5 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
30 minutes -
Color
Wide variety of color available
Premium Acrylic Modified Alkyd Enamel with excellent color and gloss retention. May be catalyzed with 46K001 for enhanced performance. Available in aerosols for touch-up and maintenance.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
64E Series
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Volume solids (%)
37± 2 -
VOC
4.6 ± 0.25 lbs./gallon -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
594 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
1.5 – 3 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
1 hour -
Color
Wide variety of color available
A versatile and quick-dry low-HAPS, low-VOC high-gloss finish designed for interior or exterior exposure. Products in this line are less than 3.5 lbs/gallon VOC. Should be used over an industrial primer.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
214E Quixnamel Plus
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Volume solids (%)
31 ± 2 -
VOC
3.5 lbs./gallon or less -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
497 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
1.5 – 3 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
1 hour -
Color
Wide variety of color available
Our quickest-dry high-gloss alkyd enamel for use on metal surfaces. Excellent for marking safety equipment, safety hazards, and piping to comply with OSHA color standards. Multiple stocked bases allow for tinting on demand. May be used direct-to-metal or with a primer.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
914E Series
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Volume solids (%)
42 ± 2 -
VOC
4 ± 0.25 lbs./gallon -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
674 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
1.5 – 3 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
30 minutes -
Color
Wide variety of color available
A high-gloss alkyd enamel designed for brush and roll application on metal surfaces. Excellent for marking safety equipment, safety hazards, and piping to comply with OSHA color standards. Multiple stocked bases allow for tinting on demand.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
915E Series
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Volume solids (%)
54 ± 2 -
VOC
3.1 ± 0.25 lbs./gallon -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
866 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
1.5 – 4 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
12 hours -
Color
Wide variety of color available
A water-reducible acrylic-modified alkyd for use on interior or exterior metal substrates. A high gloss product with excellent adhesion. Quick dry for increased production. Multiple stocked bases allow for tinting on demand.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
82E Series
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Volume solids (%)
30 ± 2 -
VOC
2.0 ± 0.25 lb/gal -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
450 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
1.5 – 3.0 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
30 minutes -
Color
Wide variety of color available
A versatile water-reducible alkyd for use on metal substrates for interior and exterior exposure. A high-gloss product with excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance.
Series technical data can vary from color to color.
83E Series
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Volume solids (%)
27 ± 2 -
VOC
3.4 ± 0.25 lbs./gallon -
Theoretical Coverage (1.0 mil)
433 ft²/gal -
Recommended dry film thickness
1.5 – 3 mils -
Dry to Handle (77°F@50% RH)
1 hour -
Color
Wide variety of color available