Product Chemistries
The right chemistry for your application
Polychem Standard Polyester
Our standard polyester powders are an excellent, all purpose coating that will decorate and protect your coating project.
- How do I know if my product is a standard polyester chemistry? Polyester product codes start with a ‘P’
- Standard polyester powders are an excellent interior product
- Most standard polyester powders will deliver basic exterior durability
- Good chemical resistance
- Some colors/special effects deliver more limited exterior technical performance. Ask for details!
- Good impact resistant
- Good flexibility
- Good overbake resistance to yellowing
- Very cost effective
- Custom formulations available!
Polychem Super Durables
Some Polychem products are formulated with Super Durable Polyester resin. Super Durables are tough, weatherable and everything you want from an exterior coating.
- How do I know if my product is a super durable polyester chemistry? Super Durable product codes start with a ‘S’.
- Excellent exterior weathering*
- Excellent salt and humidity resistance*
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High impact resistance
- Good flexibility
- Very good value for money
*when compared to a standard polyester applied to aluminum
Polychem Urethanes & Hybrids
There are a few hybrid or urethane-based powders available through Polychem:
- Urethanes may offer more limited exterior durability.
- Urethane product codes start with a ‘U’
- Hybrid product codes start with an ‘H’.
Polychem Primers
Powder primers deliver additional performance as a base layer. A primer is available in the OpenThrottle collection. The powder primer will add another layer of protection and deliver a smooth surface to apply the top coat to.
They are usually based on epoxy chemistry, delivering great technical performance but little weathering/color and gloss retention. Perfect as a base coat.