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Recommended Film Builds for Trailers & Trucks, etc.

Rule of Thumb Recommended Film Builds for Trailers, Trucks, etc. (Aggressive exposure to elements, etc.)
PRODUCT INDUCTION POT LIFE TOTAL DFT
Starathane™ 560F Topcoat 0 3 – 4 hours 1 ½ – 2 ½ mil
Recoat window without sanding is 24 to 36 hours
Reduction – Starathane™ 560 use SB52 Medium Reducer
PRODUCT INDUCTION POT LIFE TOTAL DFT
Starpoxy™ 480 Primer 15 – 30 min. 12 hours 3.0 – 5.0 mil
Recoat window without sanding is 24 to 36 hours
Reduction – S105 (slow reducer) Add 1 pint to 1 quart per gallon SB43 (medium reducer), but generally not required
Note: Total DFT recommended minimum Primer 3.0 – 5.0 mil
Topcoat 1.5 – 2.5 mil
Total 4.5 – 7.5 mil
Typically, a 5.0 to 6.0 mil DFT will provide excellent protection. If hide is not a factor, primer thickness can often be increased with corresponding decrease in the topcoat (thus saving money). Deep, bright red, yellow or blue colours can be achieved by using Starpoxy ™ High Build Primer which is available in bright red, yellow or deep blue. A single topcoat at 1.0 to 1.5 mils DFT is commonly sufficient if primer is increased accordingly.
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