Paints for technical applications 

Among the different types of paints, technical paint has essentially practical uses, more than aesthetic. These technology paints are generally used by professionals. Their features respond to a specific need.

In the industrial field, or on certain motor vehicle parts or brake calipers, there is a need for paints that can withstand high temperatures. This is a technical need which paint provides a solution.

Technical paints

Let’s consider another example where there is a need for a retroreflective signage to be fixed to an outdoor equipment on which no conventional adhesive tape can be applied: it is in such case that a paint can offer an adequate response.

Technical paint has always one or more specific intrinsic properties designed to meet a requirement. Let's see the different types of paints and lacquers techniques.

Paints with electromagnetic properties

Based on iron or graphite, or sometimes rare metals, electromagnetic paints are paints that contain special ingredients that make them both conductive and magnetic.

High temperature

The high temperature resistant paint allows a particular resistance, without yellowing and without cracking, under extreme temperature conditions. The number of colours available in their palette is of course limited to the number of pigments that are able to withstand temperatures of 350 °C or even 700 °C.

Retroreflective Paints

Employed in road safety, retroreflective paints are technical products using glass bead technology. They represent a retroreflective solution that is used to return the light back to its source.

Protective paints

All paints provide protection, as it is the primary purpose of a paint. However, the protective paints are much more specific and ensure a more targeted and higher degree of protection. For example, high temperature resistant paint protects the brake calipers that can heat up to 300 °C. As for the water-repellent paint, it provides impermeability to liquids, and the fire-resistant topcoat protects against ignition. Another example is the anti-radio wave paint which acts as an electromagnetic barrier against Wi-Fi radiation pollution.

Chrome effect

Bodywork painting

Specialties

Maintenance and protection