Locomotive & Rail - Axalta

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARTABLE VIIHigh Performance Railroad CoatingsProduct DescriptionsProductImron IndustrialStrengthUltra Low VOCPolyurethane EnamelDescriptionNext generationpolyurethane with HighGloss, 0.3 VOC, improvedadhesion & productivitywith outstanding gloss &color retention.ComponentsImron 9TXX9T00-A ActivatorImron 2.1 HG High Gloss PolyurethaneNew Imron technologydelivering a high solids,high gloss two-package,2.1 lbs/gal VOC,extremely durable finishwith outstandingchemical resistance,abrasion resistance &flexibility as well asoutstanding gloss & colorretention.Imron 2.1 HG Color9T00-A ActivatorImron 2.1 HG-D High Gloss DTMImron 3.5 HG High Gloss PolyurethaneImron 3.5 HG-C Polyurethane clearcoatVOC: 3.5 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 52%Imron 2.1 PR Polyurethane primerVOC : 2.1 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 51%New Imron technologyDTM high gloss, highbuild, two-package, lowHAPS, acrylicpolyurethane.Mix Ratio4:1ApplicationBrush, roll orspray3-5 mils wet2-3 mils dryDry Times @ 70 FDry to touch 1 hr.Dry to handle 2 hr.Dry to Recoat 2 hr.3 PartsColor1 PartActivator0 to 10%Reducer.RollAdditive1 oz.9M05 per RTSGallon6 PartsImron 2.1HG-D 1 Part9T00-A Activator4 PartsColor1 PartActivatorApply byspray forMaximumAppearance.Brush & rolloptional.Dry to touch: 3 hoursDry to handle: 7 hoursDry to recoat: 5 hoursFilm Build:2 - 3 milswet1.5 - 2.0 milsdryBrush, roll orspray10 mils wet5 mils dry0 to 5%ReducerBrush & rolloptional.See PDS forapplication thinnerdetails.See PDS forapplication thinnerdetails.Brush & RollAdditive:9M05 Imron 2.1 HG-D 9T00-A ActivatorNew Imron technologydelivering a high solidstwo-package, high gloss,3.5 lbs/gal VOC with lowHAPS polyurethaneenamel. Extremelydurable finish deliversoutstanding chemicalresistance, abrasionresistance & flexibilitywith outstanding gloss &color retention.Imron 3.5 HG ColorClearcoat: High solids,extremely durableclearcoat withoutstanding glossretention.Primer. Low VOC, lowHAPS sandable primerthat will produce asmooth surface formaximum appearance.Imron 3.5 HG-C 9T00-A ActivatorSee PDS forapplication thinnerdetails.Brush & RollAdditive:9M05 RollAdditive1 oz.9M05 per RTSGallon3:1Apply byspray forMaximumAppearance.May be acceleratedwith VG-805 *See product data sheet.Dry to touchDry to handleDry to Recoat-------Dry to touch: 3 hoursDry to handle: 7 hoursDry to recoat: 5 hoursMay be acceleratedwith VG-805.*See product data sheet.Film Build:3 - 5 milswet2 - 3 mils dry3.5-4 mil wet2 mil dryDry to touch 1-2 hoursDry to handle 2-4 hours6 mil wet3 mil dryDry to touch 2 hoursDry to handle 4 hoursDry to recoat 4 hoursVGY-611 ActivatorImron 2.1 PR 162-1632 White162-1060 ANSI 70Grey162-1640 Black162-1072 ANSI 61Grey162-705 BuffFG-082 Activator114:1

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARTABLE VIIHigh Performance Railroad Coatings (Continued)Product DescriptionsProductCorlar LV SG Very HS Epoxy Prime/DTMVOC: 0.71 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 90%DescriptionPrimer / DTM: Highbuild, 0.71 / gal VOC,amido amine curedepoxy technology.Corlar 2.1 PR-P Epoxy modified polyamidePrimer: A two packagesmooth epoxy primereasily applied withoutdry overspray. Mix 2:1with your choice of 5activators. No inductiontimes and long pot life.Corlar 2.1 ST Satin, High Gloss EpoxyMastic.High solid, low VOC (2.1lbs. /gal), polyamideepoxy mastic primer.Corlar 2.8 HG-D High build epoxy DTMVOC: 2.8 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 62%Corlar 2.8 PR HS Epoxy PrimerVOC: 2.8 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 54%DTM: Durable, easy touse, two part high gloss,high build epoxyPrimer: Ultra-smoothepoxy primer easilyapplied without dryoverspray.Available in 3 colorsComponentsPrimer:LF064090P BlackLF63290P WhiteLF63790 P GreyActivator:FG0-90Corlar 2.1 PR-P FG-040 Activator525-880 Red Oxide525-882 Buff525-885 ANSI 61Grey525-886 Black525-971 ANSI 70GreyThinnersT-1025or T-10215% maxFac-Pac colors;LF-63225P WhiteLF-63325P ShaleLF-Cirrus GrayLF-71125P Red OxLF-64025P BlackVF-525 activatorCorlar 2.8 HG-D VG-026ActivatorPrimer:525-33009 BaseFG-33011 Lt.SalmonFG-33044 RedOxideFG-33045 Dk.SalmonFG-33046 BuffFG-33272 GrayFG-33278 BlackMix Ratio2:1Application8 mils wet7-8 mils dryAirless,ConventionalBrush Touch-upDry Times @ 70 FTo touch 4 hoursTo recoat 8 hoursFull cure 24 hoursRefer to product datasheet for detail.2:1Apply by sprayonly6 mils wet3 mils dryNo reduction isnecessaryDust free 1 hourTack free 2-3 hoursTo touch 1 hourTo recoat 2-3 hoursHand dry 4 hours1 PartBase1 PartActivatorReduces5-15% forspray app.1:11hourinductionSpray for bestappearance.Dry to touch 2-3 hoursDry to handle 4 hoursDry to recoat 3 hours8 mils wet4-6 mils dryTo touch 3 hoursTo handle 16 hoursTo recoat 16 hours1:16 mil wet3-4 mil dryDust free 1 hourTack free 2-3 hoursTo touch 1 hourTo recoat 2 – 3 hoursHand Dry 4 hoursPrimer: 3-8 milsdry.Apply by sprayonly.Refer to product datasheet for detail.*Material losses during mixing and application will vary and must be taken into consideration when estimating jobrequirements.**At 70 F and 50% R.H. Dry time will be longer at lower temperatures or higher humidity.Note: High solids and high build characteristics of Axalta’s rail coatings, combined with large target surfaces and theneed for high minimum dry film thickness (DFT) make airless application equipment the best choice for rail applications.Air assisted airless and conventional spray equipment may be used but use of these technologies can result in increasedproduction times and rough final appearance. Refer to individual product data sheets for specific equipmentrecommendations.12

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CAR.Table VIIHigh Performance Railroad CoatingsProduct Descriptions (Continued)ProductTufcote 1.9 HG-D Waterborne DTM Acrylic EnamelVOC: 1.9 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 35.5%Tufcote 3.3 PR Fast dry alkyd primerVOC: 3.3 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 51.3%Tufcote 3.5 HG-D Quick Dry Alkyd EnamelVOC: 3.5 lbs. /gal.Vol. Solids: 47%DescriptionDTM: Fast dry,low VOC selfpriming acrylicenamel.Extremely lowodor.Primer: Fastdrying shop orproductionprimer. Can betopcoated with avariety ofproducts.DTM: Alkydenamel withquick dryproperties andexceptionallytough film.ComponentsSingle componentMix RatioNo reductionrequiredApplication5-6 mil wet2-3 mil dryDry Times @ 70 FDry to touch 1 hourDry to handle 3 hoursDry to recoat 1 hourSingle ComponentUp to 20%FGH-28028foroverspray6 mil wet3 mil dryDry to touch 30 minutesDry to handle 2 hoursDry to recoat 2 hoursSingle componentActivated:8:1FG-03410 mil wet5-6 mil dryDry to touch 20 minutesDry to handle 1 hourDry to recoat 30-120minutesor FG-034 activatorSpray ispreferredMaterial losses during mixing and application will vary and must be taken into consideration when estimating jobrequirements.**At 70 F and 50% R.H. Dry time will be longer at lower temperatures or higher humidity.Note: High solids and high build characteristics of Axalta’s rail coatings, combined with large target surfaces and theneed for high minimum dry film thickness (DFT) make airless application equipment the best choice for rail applications.Air assisted airless and conventional spray equipment may be used but use of these technologies can result in increasedproduction times and rough final appearance. Refer to individual product data sheets for specific equipmentrecommendations.13

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARSurface PreparationCoating performance is dependent on adequate surface preparation as well as propermaterial application and inspection. Failure to consider these factors can compromise theprotection expected from the coating. Coatings will only adhere to surfaces that have beenproperly prepared. That preparation must be either mechanical (such as blasting) orchemical (such as a chemical etch). In either case, the surface must be clean and dry. Rust,flash rust, salts, oil and grease, old coatings and mill scale must be removed or early failureof the coating will occur.Proper surface preparation provides the optimum balance between coatings durability,application costs, and operating area constraints. Once the surface preparation is selected,care should be taken to assure that it is done correctly. Depending on the method ofsurface preparation selected, it also may be necessary to remove surface contamination,weld splatter, burrs, and slivers by some other technique. Abrasive blast should provide a1.5 – 2.0 mil anchor profile.After preparing the surface, a primer, where specified, should be applied as soon aspossible. For steel surfaces, or where contamination is likely, priming the same day thesurface is prepared is mandatory.14

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARSteel Surface Preparation SpecificationsSSPC-SP 1 – Solvent CleaningSolvent cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by cleaning with solvent, vapor,alkali, emulsion or steam. Solvent cleaning removes visible soluble contaminants. Prior tosolvent cleaning, remove heavy deposits of oil or grease with a scrapper. Next removeforeign matter by one or a combination of the following: brush with stiff fiber or wirebrushes, abrade, scrape, or clean with solutions of appropriate cleaner, provided suchcleaners are followed with a fresh water rinse. After solvent cleaning remove dirt, dust,and other contaminants by brushing, vacuuming, or blowing with clean, dry air.SSPC-SP 2 – Hand Tool CleaningHand tool cleaning is the process of using non-powered tools for preparing steel surfaces.Use hand tools such as scrappers, chisels, and wire brushes, to remove all loose mil scale,loose rust, loose paint and other detrimental foreign material. It is not intended thatinherent mill scale, rust, weld slag, or paint be removed by this process. Mill scale, rust,weld slag, and old paint are considered adherent if using a dull putty knife cannot lift them.Edges of old paint should be sanded and feathered to provide a relatively smoothappearance to the repainted surface.SSPC-SP 3 – Power Tool CleaningPower tool cleaning is the method of preparing steel surfaces with the use of powerassisted hand tools. Using power tools all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and otherdetrimental foreign matter can be removed. Rotary or impact tools can be used to removestratified rust and weld slag. It is not intended that adherent mill scale, rust, and paint beremoved by this process. Mill scale, rust, weld slag, and old paint are considered adherentis using a dull putty knife cannot lift them. Edges of old paint should be sanded andfeathered or provide a relatively smooth appearance to the repainted surface.SSPC-SP 11 – Power Tool Cleaning to Bare MetalPower tool cleaning to bare metal represents a degree of cleaning that is higher than SSPCSP3 Power Tool Cleaning. It is designed to produce a surface profile. It is suitable wherea roughened, clean, bare metal surface is required, but where abrasive blasting is notfeasible or permitted.15

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARSteel Surface Preparation Specifications(Continued)SSPC-SP 7/NACE 4/Sa 1 – Brush Off Blast CleaningBrush-off blast cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by use of abrasive blasting.Using an abrasive along with compressed air, water, or both, brush-off blasting removes alldirt, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust and loose paint. Tightly adherent mill scale, rust, andpaint may remain on the surface. Mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if theycannot be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife.SSPC-SP 10/NACE 2/Sa 2 1/2 – Near-White Blast CleaningNear-white blast cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by use of abrasiveblasting. Using an abrasive, along with compressed air, water, or both, near-white blastcleaning removes all dirt, dust, mill scale, rust and paint. Evenly dispersed, very lightshadows, streaks or discolorations caused by stains of rust or previously applied paint mayremain on no more than 5% of the surface.SSPC-SP 5/NACE 1/Sa 3 –White Metal Blast CleaningWhite metal blast cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by use of abrasiveblasting. Using an abrasive, along with compressed air, water or both, white metal blastingremoves all dirt, dust, mill scale, rust and paint. The completed surface shall be cleaned toa gray-white metallic color. Uniformity of color may be affected by the grade of the metal,original surface condition, or shadowing from blast cleaning patterns.SSPC-SP6/NACE 3/Sa 2 – Commercial Blast CleaningCommercial blast cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by use of abrasiveblasting. Using an abrasive with compressed air, water or both remove all dirt, dust, millscale, rust and paint. Evenly dispersed very light shadows, streaks or discoloration causedby stains of rust or stains of previously applied paint may remain on no more than 33% ofeach square inch of surface area.16

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARApplicationProper application is an important part of an effective coating system. The surface can bewell prepared and the best coating system selected but if not applied properly, prematurefailure can result.The following paragraphs review general conditions, which should be considered to assureproper application. Additional information may be found in the Steel Structures PaintingManual (Volume I – Good Painting Practice) published by the Steel Structures PaintingCouncil.Application ConsiderationsApplication Inspection. Application instruction printed on coating containers should befollowed where compatible with the painting specifications. Sharp edges and cornersshould be spot primed prior to application of the regular prime coat. Alternate colors fromcoat to coat can be used as a visual check where practical. This guide coat practice helpsto insure complete coverage of each coat.Chemical Atmospheres. To avoid chemical contamination between coats, the coatingsystem should be complete within the shortest possible time consistent with the properdrying of each coat. If chemical contamination occurs between coats, it should be removedby washing with water or solvent, and the surfaces should be dried before applying thenext coat.Dry Film Thickness (DFT). Proper dry film thickness is one of the most importantrequirements of a coating system. Minimum thickness standards should be followed toassure performance. Specifications should include dry film thickness requirements.Use of “number of coats” or wet film build is not a good substitute.Dry film thickness measurements on steel substrates can be made with various magneticfilm thickness gauges. A number of readings should be made in order to determine, withinpractical limits, the minimum dry film thickness. When measuring the DFT on a “green”coating, use a plastic shim of known thickness (i.e. 10-20 mils) to avoid pressing the gaugeinto the film and obtaining a false reading.17

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARApplication (Continued)Wet Film Thickness (WFT). If the substrate is smooth, this is easily determined andvaluable in estimating DFT.Wet film thickness readings can be an excellent aid to uniform paint application and can behelpful in estimating dry film thickness if used properly. When a film is applied with nosolvent loss to a perfectly smooth panel, then the wet film thickness multiplied by thevolumetric solids will give the dry film thickness.WFT x % Solids DFT18

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARApplication InspectionProper application is an important part of an effective coating system. The surface can bewell prepared and the best coating system selected but if the product is not appliedproperly, premature failure can result. The information below reviews general applicationand inspection procedures that should be followed to assure the best chances ofsuccessful coatings application and longevity of the coating. Other information on goodpainting practices can be found in NACE and SSPC coating guides.The following are general conditions that affect most coatings application and need to bemonitored and inspected for:TemperatureThe optimum temperature range for coatings application is 60 F to 90 F (15-32 C).Coatings should not be applied if atmospheric or substrate temperatures are below 40 F(4 C) or above 110 F (43 C) at the time of application. Surface temperatures above 90 Fmay cause the film to dry too rapidly resulting in pinholes or holidays. Surfacetemperatures below 40 F for single package products (alkyds) or 50 F for activatedproducts (epoxies and urethanes) may cause slow or incomplete cures.HumidityCoatings should not be applied unless the temperature of the surface being coated is andremains at least 5 F (2.7 C) above the dew point. If less than 5 F (2.7 C) exists betweenthe dew point and the temperature of the substrate, condensation may occur on thesurface and impair adhesion or appearance. Slow drying materials spray applied do nothave much effect on substrate temperatures. However, quick-drying coatings containingfast drying solvents may reduce the surface temperature considerably. This 5 F above thedew point may be ignored if the atmospheric temperature is rising. Humidity also affectsthe drying time of coatings. High humidity generally retards the evaporation of solvents.If applied during conditions of high humidity, the drying time for coatings which “cure” bysolvent evaporation will be lengthened. The drying time for most coatings that “cure” bychemical cure will be relatively unaffected.PrecipitationCoatings should not be applied outdoors or applied to a railcar and moved outdoors beforedry if any form of precipitation is imminent. Precipitation in the form of rain, dew, fog orfrost may cause poor adhesion, wash off freshly applied coatings, deposit chemicalcontamination, cause unsightly spotting or cause poor film properties.19

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARPopular Rail Color Codes*Color NameAxalta ColorBNSF OrangeBNSF GreenBNSF YellowSilverFlame RedWhiteU.P. Armour YellowU.P. Harbour Mist GrayCSX Loco GrayCSX Loco BlueCSX Loco YellowBlackAmtrak BlueAmtrak SilverAmtrak GrayShippers Gray (FS595-26493)Suede GrayKCS GrayDulux GoldPullman GreenWisconsin Central MaroonCSX Loco Blue (New)BN Fawn BeigeBN Jaguar Green (Dk. 7RC59676N44Q*Call 1 855 6 AXALTA for additional color information.20

SPECIFICATION GUIDELOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CARRAL COLORS / POPULAR RAIL COLOR*Color NameATSF RedATSF YellowATSF RedATSF BlueB & A BlueB & A RedB & A YellowB & A GrayBNSF OrangeBNSF GreenBNSF YellowBN Fawn BeigeBN Jaguar Green (Dk. Green)Canadian National Gray CNRCanadian National Dk GrayC&NW GreenCSX Loco GrayCSX Loco BlueCSX Loco YellowCSX New Loco BlueDelaware and Hudson GrayDelaware Valley Railway RedDelaware Valley Railway YellowAxalta Railcar WhiteDenver and Rio Grande Sierra GoldFt. Worth & Western YellowFt. Worth & Western BlueE.M.D Demo BlueKansas City Southern GrayKansas City Southern RedLouisville & Nashville GoldLouisville & Nashville YellowUnion Pacific Suede GrayAxalta WColor NameMetra BlueMetra OrangeMetra Clean WhiteMetra Silver (FACPAC)Metra Black (FACPAC)Missouri Pacific Eagle BlueNew York Central GrayNew York Central GrayNittany and Bald Eagle BlueOhio Central Smoke BlueOhio Central YellowOhio Central MaroonPennsylvania Railroad Tuscan RedPennsylvania Railroad Loco GreenPennsylvania Railroad GoldProvidence and Worchester Red OrangeProvidence and Worchester Dark BrownOld Pullman GreenPullman GreenNew Pullman GreenUnion Pacific Harbor Mist GrayRailcar BlackRailcar SilverRailcar WhiteRock Island Old RedRock Island MaroonSouthern Pacific ScarletSouthern Railroad Lt. GraySouthern Railroad Dk. GreenSt. Louis and San Francisco YellowSt. Louis and Southwestern YellowUnion Pacific Armour YellowUnion Pacific Harbour Mist GrayUnion Pacific Eagle Blue21Axalta 42P-154842P-11S333-M-24926333MAG009333-M-248614

Imron 2.1 HG-D High Gloss DTM New Imron technology DTM high gloss, high build, two-package, low HAPS, acrylic polyurethane. Imron 2.1 HG-D 9T00-A Activator 6 Parts Imron 2.1 HG-D 1 Part 9T00-A Activator Brush, roll or spray 10 mils wet 5 mils dry Dry to touch --- Dry to handle --- Dry to Recoat ---