Aluminum

Aluminum is the most used non-ferrous metal in the world. Due to its low density it can be machined, cast, drawn, and extruded into many forms. Aluminum has the added benefit of being corrosion resistant.  

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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

    • Alkyd Primer

      4W60 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

    • 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 Acetoacetate Primer

      7M90-10 Series

      Cardinal's 7M90-10 white is a two-component acetoacetate / ketamine primer.
      7M90-10 white 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.
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      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • Exterior steel enclosures
      • Utility trailers
      • Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      • Low V.O.C.
      • Free of heavy metals
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance

    • 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

    • 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 Epoxy Polyamide Underwater Primer

      7M60-2000

    • 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

    • Waterbased Acrylic Primer

      3860 Series

      Cardinal's 3860 series primer is a fast drying, low cure waterborne rust inhibiting primer designed to promote adhesion on metal substrates and surface protection prior to a topcoat. This product can be top coated with several of Cardinal’s low VOC finishes, such as our 3600, 6400 and 8100 series products.

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      Typical Uses
      • Intermediate for 2-component system
      • General metal
      Benefits
      • Low VOC content
      • Low fire hazard
      • 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 High Bake Enamel

      8100 Series

      Cardinal's 8100 series thermosetting acrylic waterborne enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. This product line has been designed to achieve the physical properties of commercially available solvent based thermosetting enamel while minimizing environmental impact. It can be applied to a wide variety of interior products. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Computer enclosures
      - Office furniture
      - Business machines
      - Shelving
      - Electrical chassis
      Benefits
      - Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      - Extremely low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Ease of application
      - Excellent chemical and abrasive properties
      - 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

    • 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 Modified Polyester Polyurethane

      6400 Series

      Cardinal's 6400 series catalyzed with 340HP is a high-solids aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. The 6400 Series was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Cardinal's 6400 series high solids 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
      - Low VOC – 2.8 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - UL approved (phosphatized steel electronics enclosures)
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtex finishes
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Acrylic Modified Polyester Polyurethane

      6600 Series

      Cardinal's 6600 series catalyzed with 66-C-01 is a high-solids aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. The 6600 Series was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Cardinal's 6400 series high solids polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - General metal finishing
      - Trailers and vehicles
      - Machinery
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 3.5 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors and cardtext finishes
      - 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

    • Alkyd Melamine Baking Enamel

      9300 Series

      Cardinal's 9300 series has been developed for the office furniture and general metal coating industry to provide an economic compliance alternative. This product has the same film qualities that conventional baking enamels have but has a VOC content of 360 grams/liter. 9300 series is an ideal paint to be used on cold rolled steel, phosphatize steel, pretreated aluminum, etc. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business machines
      - Decorative metal
      - Metal Furniture
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Epoxy Amine

      7100 Series

      Cardinal's 7100 series is a high solid, two component epoxy coating. This product is well suited for metal surfaces that require excellent weather, corrosion or chemical resistance. Cardinal’s 7100 series can be used for exterior applications where functionally is primary and appearance is secondary; epoxy coatings chalk on exposure to ultraviolet radiation; high solids polyurethane should be used where appearance is of primary concern. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for protective use on metal
      - General metal finishing
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • 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 Acrylic Air Dry Enamel

      4100 Series

      Cardinal's 4100 series is an acrylic enamel coating designed fast drying and quick packaging. It can be used on unprimed cold rolled steel and other primed metal substrates. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business Machines
      - Decorative Metal
      - Marking and identification
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - 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

    • Interior Acrylic Polyurethane

      6100 Series

      Cardinal's 6100 series catalyzed with 64AZ is an acrylic aromatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for only interior applications on both metal and plastic. Cardinal's 6100 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
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtext finishes.
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Lacquer

      2000 Series

      Cardinal's 2000 series is a modified nitrocellulose lacquer coating designed for fast drying and quick packaging. It can be used on unprimed cold rolled steel and other primed metal substrate. It also has been used very successfully on a variety of plastics such as high impact styrene, vinyl acrylic, A.B.S., and many others. When coating some plastics, a specially formulated solvent blend may be necessary. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business machines
      - Decorative metal
      - Over high solid polyurethane
      - Over industrial waterbase enamels
      - Over powder coatings
      - Marking and identification
      - Selected plastics
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - 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

    • Polyester Melamine Baking Enamel

      9000 Series

      Cardinal's 9000 series has been developed for the office furniture and general metal coating industry to provide an economic compliance alternative. This product has the same film qualities that conventional baking enamels have but has a VOC content of 360 grams/liter. 9000 series is an ideal paint to be used on cold rolled steel, phosphatize steel, pretreated aluminum, etc. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business machines
      - Decorative metal
      - Metal Furniture
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6200 Series

      Cardinal's 6200 series is catalyzed with 340HP at 1.0#VOC is a aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is suited for exterior and interior applications. 6200 series is 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 and metal
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Medical equipment
      Benefits
      • Low VOC – 1.0 lbs/gal
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6500 Series

      Cardinal's 6500 Series is an innovative two-component polyester urethane coating designed to provide a high performance finish on a variety of industrial applications. This low viscosity coating has a decreased isocyanate demand (catalyst) making it an economical alternative coating. This product is intended to service on site refinishing of heavy equipment and general metal substrates. The fast time-to-tape is also an advantage as a method to improve productivity. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      - Outdoor electronic enclosures
      - General metal finishing
      - Trailers
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.2 lbs/gal
      - High gloss
      - Good chemical and solvent resistance
      - HAP Free
      - Fast time-to-tape
      - Decreased isocyanate demand
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6H00 Series

      Cardinal's 6H00 Series is a high-solids aliphatic two component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited exterior applications on metal substrates. The 6H00-Series 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 metal
      - General metal finishing
      - Trailer and vehicles
      - Machinery
      Benefits
      - Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      - Low VOC content
      - Excellent Durability
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • 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

    • Waterborne Acrylic Low Cure Enamel

      3600 Series

      Cardinal's 3600 series waterborne acrylic low cure enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is recommended to fully develop the physical properties. It can be applied to properly prepared steel, aluminum and plastic substrates. Cardinal’s 3600 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - Business machines
      - General metal and plastic finishing
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - 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

    • Waterborne Urethane Enamel

      3200 Series

      Cardinal's 3200 series is a single component water reducible polyurethane modified acrylic coating. This product contains less than 1 pound, of VOC per gallon, and will satisfy the strict requirements of national and regional air quality regulations. The 3200 series is specifically designed for the electronic business machine and enclosure market. It can be applied as a low gloss smooth or textured finish on molded plastics, pretreated steel and aluminum substrates.

      The 3200 series provides a durable finish while minimizing health and safety risks commonly associated with two component solvent based polyurethane products. This coating is classified as "exact match finish: industrial" by CARB (California Air resources Board) and meets current limits for this category as well as the final limits that took effect on Dec. 31, 1999. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Plastic Components
      - Electronic Components
      - Consumer Electronics
      - Business Machines
      - Touch up
      Benefits
      - Low VOC and HAPS free coating.
      - Free of heavy metals.
      - Gloss stability
      - Single component, no mixing.
      - 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

  • Conductive Coatings

    • Acrylic Melamine Baking Enamel

      8100-EMIK

      Cardinal's 8100-EMIK waterborne conductive black thermosetting acrylic waterborne enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. This product line has been designed to achieve the physical properties of commercially available solvent based thermosetting enamel while minimizing environmental impact. It can be applied to a wide variety of interior products. Read More
      Typical Uses
      General metal finishing:
      - Computer enclosures
      - Office furniture
      - Business machines
      - Shelving
      - Electrical chassis
      Benefits
      - Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      - Extremely low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Ease of application
      - Excellent chemical and abrasive properties
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Conductive Acrylic Urethane Hybrid

      3500-EMIK Series

    • 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

  • Adhesion Promoters

    • Adhesion Promoter

      6SAP-200

      Cardinal’s 6SAP-200 is a metal adhesion promoter designed to improve adhesion on
      metal substrates where adhesion is difficult. 6SAP-200 acts as an intermediate
      coating between the substrate and the topcoat.
      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 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

    • Plastic Adhesion Promoter

      6SAP-100

      Cardinal’s 6SAP-100 is a plastic adhesion promoter designed to improve adhesion on
      plastic substrates where adhesion is difficult. 6SAP-100 acts as an intermediate
      coating between the substrate and the topcoat.
      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

  • Color Chart
    • Swatch

      Almond 90 Gloss

      T009-BG01

    • Swatch

      ANSI 49 Gray 40 Gloss

      P004-GR09

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      ANSI 61 Gray 40 Gloss

      P004-GR16

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      ANSI 61 Gray 80 Gloss

      T008-GR736

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      ANSI 61 Gray High Gloss Smooth

      T009-GR736

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      Antique White 30 Gloss

      H303-WH16 **

      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
    • Swatch

      Bay Gray Texture

      C241-GR305

      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
    • Swatch

      Beige 90 Gloss

      P009-BG02

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      Beige Fine Texture

      T241-BG137

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      Beige Hammer

      T013-BG38

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      Black Fine Texture

      C241-BK303

      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
    • Swatch

      Black 10 Gloss

      T001-BK120

    • Swatch

      Black 20 Gloss

      H302-BK46 **

      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
    • Swatch

      Black 40 Gloss

      P004-BK02

      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
    • Swatch

      Black 50 Gloss

      T005-BK78

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      Black 60 Black

      T006-BK05

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      Black 60 Gloss

      C206-BK266

      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
    • Swatch

      Black 80 Gloss

      T008-BK181

    • Swatch

      Black fine Texture

      C241-BK110

      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
    • Swatch

      Black Flat

      E300-BK11 **

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      Black Flat

      E300-BK147 **

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      Black Hammer Low Gloss

      E311-BK04 **

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      Black Hammer Low Gloss

      T013-BK62

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      Black Superdurable 20 Gloss

      T902-BK208

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      Black Superdurable 90 Gloss

      P009-BK180

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      Black Texture

      C241-BK01

      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
    • Swatch

      Black Texture

      C241-BK109

      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
    • Swatch

      Black Texture

      E141-BK19 **

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      Black Texture

      T241-BK59

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      Black Wrinkle

      C081-BK176

      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
    • Swatch

      Black Wrinkle

      E381-BK173 **

    • Swatch

      Black/White Vein

      T075-WH34

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      Blue 80 Gloss

      H308-BL03 **

      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
    • Swatch

      Blue 90 Gloss

      T009-BL01

    • Swatch

      Blue 90 Gloss

      T009-BL05

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      Blue Hammer

      T013-BL468

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      Blue Hammertone

      T064-BL95

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      Blue Texture

      C241-BL210

      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
    • Swatch

      Blue Texture

      C241-BL544

      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

    • Brass Metallic 30 Gloss

      T353-YL02 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability.
    • Swatch

      Bronze 40 Gloss

      P004-BR23

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      Bronze 50 Gloss

      T025-BR01

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
    • Swatch

      Bronze Hammer

      T012-BR161

    • Bronze Metallic Texture

      T391-BG290 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability
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      Brown Hammertone

      T064-BR24

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      Brown Texture

      T032-BR62

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      Chrome Metallic 80 Gloss

      T358-GR539 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability.

    • Clear 20 Gloss

      T002-CL02

    • Clear 90 Gloss

      T209-CL01

    • Clear Superdurable 90 Gloss

      T909-CL05

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      Copper Vein

      T075-BK211

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
    • Swatch

      Copper Vein

      T375-BK07 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability
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      Dark Blue 80 Gloss

      T008-BL20

    • Swatch

      Dark Gray Texture

      C241-GR484

      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
    • Swatch

      Dark Green 60 Gloss

      C006-GN03

      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
    • Swatch

      Dark Red 90 Gloss

      P009-RD02

    • Swatch

      Designer Beige 90 Gloss

      T009-BG16

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      Flint Gray Texture

      T243-GR522

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      Frost White 90 Gloss

      H309-WH27 **

      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
    • Swatch

      FS 13538 Yellow 90 Gloss

      T009-YL14

    • Swatch

      FS 14066 D.O.T. Green 70 Gloss

      T007-GN13

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      FS 17038 Black 90 Gloss

      T009-BK12

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      FS 25109 Blue Texture

      T032-BL04

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      FS 26307 Gray 30 Gloss

      P003-GR01

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      FS 27038 Black 20 Gloss

      T002-BK08

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      FS 27875 White 50 Gloss

      P005-WH01

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      FS 33446 Desert Sand Flat

      P000-BG631

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      FS 34094 OD Green Flat

      P000-GN264

    • Swatch

      FS 37038 Black Flat

      P000-BK247

    • Swatch

      Gold Vein

      T375-BK10 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability.
    • Swatch

      Gray Anti-Gassing Primer

      H304-GR312 **

    • Swatch

      Gray Hammer

      C013-GR08

      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
    • Swatch

      Gray Hammertone

      T064-GR05

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      Gray Hammertone

      T064-GR660

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      Gray Primer

      E305-GR533 **

    • Swatch

      Gray Texture

      C241-GR07

      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
    • Swatch

      Green Hammer

      T013-GN220

    • Swatch

      Green Hammertone

      T064-GN81

    • Swatch

      High Reflective White 90 Gloss

      T009-WH12

    • Swatch

      International Orange 90 Gloss

      T009-OG26

    • Swatch

      LC White 90 Gloss

      C209-WH486

      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
    • Swatch

      Light Gray Texture

      T241-GR142

    • Swatch

      Light Gunmetal Gray 50 Gloss

      H305-GR10 **

      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
    • Swatch

      Mock Rock Texture

      T091-GR309

      Read More
      Benefits
      Multi-Colored Finish
    • Swatch

      Oil Bronze 20 Gloss

      T022-BR189

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
    • Swatch

      Oil Rubbed Bronze Texture

      T291-BR251

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
    • Swatch

      Orange Superdurable 90 Gloss

      C909-OG201

      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
    • Swatch

      Patina Texture

      C291-GN20

      Read More
      Benefits
      Multi-Colored Finish
      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
    • Swatch

      Pearl White Texture

      T031-WH06

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      Platinum Gray Texture

      T241-GR11

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      PMS 427C Gray Texture

      C241-GR487

      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
    • Swatch

      PMS 431C Gray Texture

      C241-GR483

      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
    • Swatch

      Putty Texture

      C241-BG218

      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
    • Swatch

      Quartz Gray Texture

      T243-GR301

    • Swatch

      RAL 7035 Gray 90 Gloss

      T009-GR230

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      RAL 7035 Light Gray Hammer

      T013-GR185

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      RAL 7035 Light Gray Texture

      C241-GR851

      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
    • Swatch

      RAL 7035 Light Grey Semi Gloss Texture

      T241-GR851

    • Swatch

      RAL 7042 Grey 80 Gloss

      P008-GR21

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      RAL 8028 Terra Brown 90 Gloss

      C209-BR358

      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
    • Swatch

      RAL 9002 Grey White 90 Gloss

      C209-WH490

      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
    • Swatch

      RAL 9010 Pure White 90 Gloss

      C209-WH492

      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
    • Swatch

      RAL 9010 Pure White Texture

      C241-WH493

      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
    • Swatch

      Red Hammer

      T013-RD15

    • Swatch

      Red 90 Gloss

      T009-RD01

    • Swatch

      Red 90 Gloss

      T009-RD03

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      Red Superdurable 90 Gloss

      C909-RD203

      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
    • Swatch

      Red Texture

      T241-RD129

    • Swatch

      Rust Texture

      T091-BR47

      Read More
      Benefits
      Multi-Colored Finish
    • Swatch

      Safety Orange 90 Gloss

      T009-OG01

    • Swatch

      Silver Metallic 30 Gloss

      T353-GR06 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability.

    • Silver Metallic 60 Gloss

      C356-GR1342 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability
      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
    • Swatch

      Silver Metallic 70 Gloss

      T357-GR105 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability
    • Swatch

      Silver Metallic Texture

      T391-GR1031 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability
    • Swatch

      Silver Vein

      T375-BK26 *

      Read More
      * Polyester clear top-coat recommended for exterior durability
    • Swatch

      Statuary Bronze 60 Gloss

      T026-BR340

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
    • Swatch

      Steel Gray Pearlescent 80 Gloss

      T028-GR02

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
    • Swatch

      Steel Gray Texture

      C292-GR494

      Read More
      Benefits
      ▪ Product exhibits a metallic appearance and is formulated for exterior use without requiring a clear topcoat.
      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
    • Swatch

      Telephone Gray Texture

      C241-GR85

      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
    • Swatch

      Texture Beige

      T032-BG03

    • Swatch

      Tractor Green 90 Gloss

      C209-GN411

      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
    • Swatch

      Tractor Yellow 90 Gloss

      C209-YL130

      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
    • Swatch

      Traffic Green 70 Gloss

      T007-GN16

    • Verdigris Texture

      T091-GN57

      Read More
      Benefits
      Multi-Colored Finish
    • Swatch

      White 90 Gloss

      P009-WH14

    • Swatch

      White Hammer

      T013-WH09

    • Swatch

      White 20 Gloss

      T002-WH08

    • Swatch

      White 70 Gloss

      T007-WH121

    • Swatch

      White 80 Gloss

      H308-WH25 **

      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
    • Swatch

      White 90 Gloss

      P009-WH04

    • Swatch

      White 90 Gloss

      T009-WH11

    • Swatch

      White 90 Gloss

      T009-WH13

    • Swatch

      White Hammer

      T012-WH260

    • Swatch

      White Primer

      E305-WH243 **

    • Swatch

      White Superdurable 90 Gloss

      C909-WH485

      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
    • Swatch

      White Texture

      C031-WH120

      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
    • Swatch

      White Texture

      T032-WH15

    • Swatch

      Yellow 90 Gloss

      T009-YL01

    • Swatch

      Yellow 90 Gloss

      T009-YL71

    • Swatch

      Yellow Superdurable 90 Gloss

      C909-YL201

      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

    • Polyurethane Soft Touch Flat Black

      6700-BKE21129 Series

      Cardinal's 6700-BKE21129 is a black flat High Solids two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on metal. The 6700- BKE21129 was formulated to have the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastics.
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Apply over 6860 and 6760 Sprayable Filler Primers.

    • Two Component Low VOC Polyurethane Black Hammer

      6232-BKE21397

      Cardinal's 6232-BKE21397 Black hammer is catalyzed with 340SG is a aliphatic-aromatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is suited for interior applications. 6232-BKE21397 is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      - Electronic enclosures
      - Medical equipment
      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 solvent Borne Polyurethane Hammer Finish

      6732 Series

      Cardinal's 6732-SERIES is a high performance two component solvent borne aliphatic polyurethane hammer finish. The system is forms a hammer when sprayed. The system is exhibits good exterior performance, chemical resistance and a durable finish. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - High Performance requirements
      - Outdoor applications
      - General Industrial
      Benefits
      - HAPS FREE
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance  Exterior grade pigments
      - Exterior grade pigments
      - Excellent Weathering
      - RoHS & WEEE Compliant

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  • Hybrid

    • Epoxy Polyester Hybrid

      H-Series

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      Not intended for use as a topcoat on surfaces exposed to UV light.
      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

  • 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

  • Cardinal Xpress

    • Xpress Polyester TGIC

      X-Series

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The type of substrate that you’re looking to coat will play a huge role in deciding which coating will work best.  Each has its own particular challenges that need to be addressed if the coating is to work.  We've a wide range of high quality products so customers can make the right choice when picking a coating for any type of substrate.

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