SPECIFICATIONS |
AAMA 2603*
Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
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AAMA 2604*
Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
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AAMA 2605*
Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
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| Suggested Uses |
Residential, All Interior Applications |
Commercial/Industrial, High-end Residential, High-traffic Areas |
High Performance, Architectural and Monumental Applications |
| South Florida Exposure |
1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Color Retention |
1 Year - Fade |
5 Years - Fade < 5 Delta E |
10 Years - Fade < 5 Delta E |
| Chalk Resistance |
1 Year - Chalk |
5 Years - Chalk < 8 |
10 Years - Chalk < 8 (Colors)
10 Years - Chalk < 6 (Whites) |
| Gloss Retention |
No Specification |
5 Years - 30% Retention |
10 Years - 50% Retention |
| Erosion Resistance |
No Specification |
5 Years - 10% Loss |
10 Years - 10% Loss |
| Dry Film Thickness |
0.80 Mils Minimum |
1.20 Mils Minimum |
1.20 Mils Minimum (2-Coats)
1.60 Mils Minimum (3-Coats) |
| Pretreatment System |
Chrome or Chrome Free |
Chrome or Chrome Free |
Chrome > 40 mg/sq. ft. |
Accelerated Testing
Salt Spray
Humidity |
1,500 Hours
1,500 Hours |
3,000 Hours
3,000 Hours |
4,000 Hours
4,000 Hours |
| Color Uniformity |
Final Color Approval should be made with applicator prepared production line samples |
Final Color Approval should be made with applicator prepared production line samples |
Final Color Approval should be made with applicator prepared production line samples |