Architectural Coatings

Customers looking for a special finish will find a whole range of colors, textures, and finishes available from Cardinal. Our catalog of stock products is available or we can develop a custom product. Architectural coatings are complainant with federal and international regulations. 

Products

  • Liquid Primers

    • 1# VOC SANDING ACRYLIC POLYURETHANE

      6760 Series

      Cardinal's 6760 series is a 1 LB/GAL VOC solvent two component polyurethane sanding primer designed to be applied direct to a variety of plastics, wood and composite substrates. The product is defined by fast dry, chemical resistance, hydrolysis resistance, adhesion and sand ability. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Plastic substrates
      - Composite substrates
      - Medical equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical resistance
      - Excellent sand ability
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Acid Etching Pretreatment Primer

      4860-52 and 4860-4702 Series

      Cardinal's 4860-52 and 4860-4702 are two component, solvent borne, acid etch wash primers designed for adhesion and corrosion protection. Besides excellent corrosion protection the 4860-52 and 4860-4702 are compliant to spray at 420 g/l and easy to apply. This product is not recommended for use on previously painted parts or plastics. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - General metal enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Auto After-market
      Benefits
      - Designed to promote adhesion when chemical conversion coatings are not practical.
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Besides excellent corrosion protection the 4860-52 and 4860-4702 are compliant to spray at 420 g/l and easy to apply. This product is not recommended for use on previously painted parts or plastics.

    • Alkyd Maintenance Primer

      4360 Series

      Cardinal's 4360 series is a quality, quick dry, single component solvent-borne modified alkyd primer formulated to conform to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for exterior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Single component
      - Excellent recoat
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Epoxy Polyamine Primer

      7063 Series

      Cardinal's 7063-Series primer is a high solids two-component modified cycloalaphatic amine coating designed for use on metal where chemical and corrosion resistance is essential. The 7063-Series is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Primer for protective use on metal, products.
      - Primer coat of maintenance coating system.
      - Machinery.
      - Marine equipment.
      - One coat protective finish.
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 250 grams / liter.
      - Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance.
      - Suited for surfaces that cannot be blasted.
      - RoHS & WEEE Compliant

    • Fast Dry High Build Epoxy Primer

      7067 - 4702 Series

      Cardinal's 7067-4702 is a fast drying high build two-component epoxy polyamide primer. 7067-4702 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance. Such applications would include: As epoxy coatings tend to lose gloss under prolonged exposure to sunlight, high solid polyurethane coatings are recommended for exterior topcoat applications where gloss and color retention is required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer

      7760-GRE15955 Series

      Cardinal's 7760-GRE15955 is a Lt. Gray fast drying high build two-component epoxy primer. 7760-GRE15955 epoxy primer is designed for corrosion protection, fast recoat times, chemical resistance and low VOC emissions. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Steel castings
      • Utility trailers
      • Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      Low V.O.C.
      • Free of heavy metals
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer System

      7760 Series

      Cardinal's 7760 series is a two-component epoxy primer. 7760 Series epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer System

      7760-73349 Series

      Cardinal's 7760-73349 is a two-component epoxy primer. 7760-73349 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Hybrid Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer

      7760-E13242 Series

      Cardinal's 7760-E13242 is a zinc rich epoxy primer designed for extreme corrosion resistance and fast application environments. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Excellent corrosion, chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Ketamine Primer

      7260-4702 Series

      Cardinal's 7260-4702 light gray is a two-component acetoacetate / ketamine primer. 7260- 4702 light gray primer is formulated for good adhesion to plastic and various metal substrates. This coating has a fast dry and sand time, which makes it a very production friendly material. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Exterior steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Marine Epoxy Polyamide Filling Primer

      7M60-1000 Series

    • Marine Surfacing Epoxy Primer

      7M60-10 Series

      Cardinal's 7M60-10 is a two-component high build epoxy marine primer. 7M60-10 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • Utility trailers
      • Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      Low V.O.C.
      • Free of heavy metals
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance

    • Rust Inhibiting High Solids Polyurethane

      6460 Series

      Cardinal's 6460 series primers are high solids two component systems designed to provide increased corrosion resistance with excellent surface and film properties. Topcoat with Cardinal's 6400 series to complete the coating system. Prime bare metal surfaces with Cardinal’s 4860 series pre-treatment primer prior to application of polyurethane primer for increased adhesion. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Exterior steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - UL 1332 recognized
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Water Reducible Alkyd Primer

      4060 Series

      Cardinal's 4060 series is an water reducible alkyd primer. This product has an excellent balance of fast dry, tough film properties and economy and can be applied to properly prepared metal substrates. This material is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Primer for decorative and protective use on metal
      • Transportation equipment
      • Farm Equipment
      • General metal finishing
      • Refurbishing
      Benefits
      • Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      • Low VOC content
      • Hard abrasion resistant film
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • Metal Conditioners

    • Acid Metal Conditioner

      W-303-A

      Cardinal’s W-303-A is a metal conditioner and conditioner / cleaner specifically designed to clean non-ferrous substrates by removing oils, grease, oxidation and other contaminants. The use of this cleaner will promote adhesion of coatings to the substrate. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Galvanized steel
      - Aluminum substrates
      Benefits
      - Fastdry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easytoapply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Marine Metal Cleaner

      WM-100

    • Metal Prep with Acid

      W-500-A

      Cardinal's W-500-A was formulated to replace wiping solvents such as 1,1,1,- trichloroethane. W-500-A contains small amounts of low-toxicity solvents designed especially to cut grease and oil in preparation to applying industrial coatings. W-500-A is not flammable nor does it contain any chlorinated solvents. Clean up and rag storage is simple. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Galvanized steel
      - Aluminum substrates
      - Ferrous and non-ferrous substrates
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

  • Liquid Top Coats

    • Acrylic Melamine Baking Enamel

      9700 Series

      Cardinal's 9700 series is a high solids baking enamel which has been developed for metal finishers who need to meet the demand of large volume production lines. This product is a high solids baking enamel which has a tested VOC content if less than 420 grams per liter, as supplied and applied. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business machines
      - Decorative metal
      - Metal Furniture
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Acrylic Polyurethane

      6S00 Series

      Cardinal's 6S00 series is a high performance two component low VOC solvent borne Acrylic Polyurethane intermix system designed specifically for the sign paint industry. The system uses bright clean exterior grade pigments with excellent weathering properties. Chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance and excellent weathering are the key properties. The coating can be applied at three different VOC ranges; 1.0, 2.8 and 3.5 lbs/gall by changing the hardeners and reducers. A system to meet all VOC needs. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Sign Industry for use on plastics and metals
      - Intermix systems
      - Outdoor applications
      - General Industrial
      Benefits
      - Versatile VOC ranges
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Meets SCAQMD rule 1145
      - Excellent Weathering
      - Pantone color reference code
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Exterior Acrylic Polyurethane

      6300 Series

      Cardinal's 6300 series catalyzed with 64G is a acrylic aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. Cardinal's 6300 series polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      • General metal finishing
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Trailers and vehicles
      • Machinery
      Benefits
      • Very high gloss
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtext finishes
      • RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Fast Dry Air Dry Alkyd Enamel

      4400 Series

      Cardinal's 4400-Series is a quality; quick dry, single component solvent-borne alkyd enamel formulated in high gloss and conforms to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for interior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Good gloss retention
      - Good color retention
      - Single component
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Fast Dry Alkyd Maintenance Enamel

      4300 Series

      Cardinal's 4300 series is a quality, quick dry, single component solvent-borne alkyd enamel formulated in high gloss and conforms to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for interior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Good gloss retention
      - Good color retention
      - Single component
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Low VOC Alkyd Air Dry Enamel

      4900 Series

      Cardinal's 4900 series is a quality, quick dry, single component solvent-borne alkyd enamel formulated in high gloss and conforms to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for exterior and interior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Good gloss retention
      - Good color retention
      - Single component
      - Low VOC
      - RoHS Compliant

    • Modified Aliphatic Linear Polyester Polyurethane

      6M00 Series

      Cardinal's 6M00-Series is a high performance two component solvent borne aliphatic polyester Polyurethane developed for exterior specifications. This coating was designed to be applied by hand with brush and roller as well as spray. Cardinal’s 6M00- series has excellent performance properties such as extreme high gloss, chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, weatherability, ease of application and is VOC compliant for SCAQMD. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • High Performance requirements
      • Outdoor applications
      • Metal and Plastic substrate
      Benefits
      • SCAQMD VOC Compliant
      • Ease of Application
      • High Gloss
      • Excellent Weathering
      • Buffable Coating

    • Water Reducible Alkyd Enamel

      4000 Series

      Cardinal's 4000 series is a water reducible alkyd enamel. This product has an excellent balance of fast dry, tough film properties and economical and can be applied to properly prepared metal substrates. This material is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      • Transportation equipment
      • Farm Equipment
      • General metal finishing
      • Refurbishing
      Benefits
      • Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      • Low VOC content
      • Hard abrasion resistant film
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Waterborne Acrylic Alkyd Enamel

      4H00 Series

      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • Adhesion Promoters

    • Adhesion Promoter

      W-1000 Series

      Cardinal's W-1000 was formulated to improve adhesion to ferrous, non-ferrrous and ceramic substrates. W-1000 is a zero VOC one component solution used to improve adhesion when applying industrial coatings to metal and glass. W-1000 is not flammable nor does it contain any chlorinated solvents. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Stainless steel
      • Ferrous and non ferrous substrates
      • Glass/ceramic
      Benefits
      • Fast dry
      • Zero VOC content
      • Easy to apply
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • Specialty Finishes

    • Clear Semi Gloss Low VOC Two-Component Beaded Polyurethane

      6771-CLE21231-B Series

      Cardinal's 6771-CLE21231-B is a clear semi gloss low VOC two-component beaded polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for interior applications on plastic. The 6771-CLE21231-B was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on plastic.
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Two Component Polyurethane (Anti-graffiti)

      6409-G Series

      Cardinal's 6409-G is a gloss High Solids two-component polyurethane coating which is available in an anti-graffiti version. It is intended to limit the frequency of repainting due to graffiti attacks on metal electrical boxes and various other surfaces. G Series anti- graffiti coating retains the excellent exterior durability, chemical and solvent resistance of its polyurethane base while providing a surface that graffiti finds difficult to adhere to. Like all high performance coatings, the achievement of its optimal performance is contingent upon the knowledge and practice of sound preparation. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal.
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE complian

    • Two-Component Clear Concrete Sealer

      7759-CLE18396 Series

      Cardinal's 7759-CLE18396 is formulated to be applied to concrete as a sealer coating prior to top coating with two component epoxy floor coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Concrete flooring
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low V.O.C. content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Two-component Epoxy Gray Floor Coating

      7708-77638 Series

      Cardinal's 7063-77638 is a light gray high solids two-component high build modified cycloalaphatic amine cured epoxy coating designed to meet strict air quality regulations. This coating meets the VOC limits for industrial coatings limits of 2.00 pounds per gallon (250 grams per liter). The 7708-77638 is suited for surfaces that cannot be blasted but still require excellent corrosion and chemical resistance. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Concrete Flooring
      - Chemical Plants
      - Structural Steel Components
      - One coat protective finish
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 250 grams / liter.
      - Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance.
      - Suited for surfaces that cannot be blasted.
      - RoHS & WEEE Compliant

  • Conductive Coatings

    • ESD Polyester Polyurethane

      6491-E14268 Series

      Cardinal's 6491-E14286 is a 2.8 LB/GAL VOC two-component high solids polyurethane designed for interior uses. The product is defined by excellent chemical resistance, electro static dissipative properties and adhesion. This product has been formulated for spray application. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Metal Enclosures
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Excellent ESD
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

  • HAA Polyester

    • Polyester HAA

      C-Series

      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • TGIC Polyester

  • Polyurethane Polyester