Amershield Performance Polyurethane

Amershield is a high-gloss, high-build, abrasion and chemical resistant topcoat that can be applied over steel and concrete substrates.  Amershield is an aliphatic polyurethane with a unique acrylic and polyester blend that provides superior performance in abusive environments when compared to other aliphatic polyurethanes.  Please see the Amershield Data Sheet or Amershield VOC Data Sheet for application and service recommendations.

Amershield is available in two VOC compliant formulas that cover all of California's air quality requirements,  standard Amershield can be applied in areas with a regulatory VOC of 270 grams per liter and greater while Amershield VOC can be applied in areas with a regulatory restrictions  of less than 100 grams per liter (California Architectural Rule/SCAQMD Rule 1113 Industrial Maintenance Coatings).

Amershield           

Amershield VOC meets the industrial maintenance coating regulations for all of California.

Amershield VOC Less than 100 grams per liter VOC

Amershield aliphatic polyurethane coating (polyurethane paint) and Amershield VOC aliphatic polyurethane coating (polyurethane paint) can be thinned with one of several thinners.  The most common thinner is Amercoat 65 for use in Amershield but for better flow out and an improved finish we recommend Amercoat 923 or Amercoat 911 thinner.  Please see the Amershield or Amershield VOC data sheet.

Amercoat 65 Thinner   

Amershield and Amershield VOC can also be thinned with Amercoat 911 thinner for OEM customers that are meeting HAPS requirements.  These customers usually thin no more than 16 ounces per gallon.  Please see the Amershield or Amershield VOC data sheet.

Amercoat 911 Thinner 

If you are seeking the best gloss and flow out from Amershield and Amershield VOC, Amercoat 923 is an outstanding thinner.  We cannot supply Amercoat 923 parts of Texas due to air quality requirements.  Many of our customers apply Amershield with up to 16 ounces of Amercoat 923.  Please see the Amershield or Amershield VOC data sheet.

Amercoat 923 Thinner

Amercoat 851 reduces the surface tension of Amershield and Amershield VOC.  Amercoat 851 can be helpful when roller and brush applying Amershield or Amershield VOC.  While you can use up to 1/2 pint of Amercoat 851 per mixed gallon of Amershield or Amershield VOC, we suggest you start with an ounce per gallon.  Please review the Amercoat 851 data sheet for mixing instructions. 

Amercoat 851 Flow Control 

Amershield and Amershield VOC can be accelerated with Amercoat 866M to enhance dry to touch and dry through times.  866M is "Liquid Sunshine" and should be used judiciously with no more that 1.5 ounces per gallon.  Please see 866M data sheet for application instructions. 

Amercoat 866M Accelerator

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