Effective 5 October, 2011
IMRON® ELITE
3.5 VOC P.U. TOPCOAT
Description
High solids 2-component topcoat system of the Imron® Fleet Line for solid colours for
use on buses and trucks.
Composition based on a unique, patented "star" polymer technology.
Products
PT PowerTint®
EL-46373 Imron® Elite RAL9006 White Aluminium
EL-46411 Imron® Elite RAL9007 Grey Aluminium
EL-G1281 Imron® Elite RAL9010 Pure White
EL-S4343 Imron® Elite Permanent White
EL-S6649 Imron® Elite Pure Black
EL580 Binder HS
ET645 Activator HS Fast
ET650 Activator HS
ET655 Activator HS Slow
ET745 Thinner Fast
ET750 Thinner
ET755 Thinner Slow
ET740 Accelerator
Properties
- Gives superior appearance, very good hiding and low consumption.
- Gives a high gloss finish and has fast drying properties.
- Offers a large application window through specific rheology control agent.
- Can be applied easily in 1.5 coats.
- Can be used for spot, panel and overall repair.
- VOC compliant, conform with directive 2004/42/EC.
Substrates
- All OEM finishes, Imron® Fleet Line primer surfacers or Imron® Fleet Line
surfacers.
REF EN IElite-15 1/6
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IMRON® ELITE
3.5 VOC P.U. TOPCOAT
PRODUCT PREPARATION
DuPont See colour formula.
Refinish colour
tools
Mixing ratio (1) Fast Standard Slow
®
Imron Elite 3 3 3
ET645 1 - -
ET650 - 1 -
ET655 - - 1
ET745 0.4-0.7 - -
ET750 - 0.4-0.7 -
ET755 - - 0.4-0.7
VOC 420 g/l
Pot life at 20°C ET645 2 hr
ET650 2 hr
ET655 3 hr
Spray viscosity DIN 4 18-22 s
at 20°C FORD 4 19-23 s
AFNOR 4 21-27 s
Spray Fluid tip Distance Pressure
equipment Conventional
guns 1.4-1.6 mm 15-20 cm 3-4 bar
Gravity feed 1.6-1.8 mm 15-20 cm 3-4 bar
Suction feed 1.0-1.2 mm 15-20 cm 3-4 bar
Pressure feed
Compliant guns
(HVLP/HTE)
Gravity feed 1.3-1.6 mm 10-15 cm According to supplier’s
Suction feed 1.5-1.8 mm 10-15 cm specifications
Pressure feed 1.0-1.2 mm 10-15 cm
Number of 1.5-2
coats
Flash time 0-5 min between coats when applying 1.5 coats.
Minimum 15 min between coats when applying 2 coats.
15 min before bake.
DFT 50-70 µ
Drying ET645 ET650 ET655
20°C 30 min x 20°C 30 min x 20°C 40 min x
Dust-free 25 min 60°C 35 min 60°C 45 min 60°C
Dry to handle 4 hr imm. 4 hr 30 min imm. 5 hr 30 imm.
Tape-free O.N. imm. O.N. imm. min imm.
1 hr 4 hr O.N. 4 hr
IR drying* Flash time 10 min * Guideline for
Distance 80 cm short/medium wave
Half power 5 min IR equipment.
Full power 10-15 min
This data relates only to the material designated herein and does not apply to use in combination with any other material or any
process. The data is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification and we assume no liability in connection with its
use.
(1) The different activators and thinners can be intermixed to obtain the best possible system for the ambient temperature and the
size of the surface to be painted.
REF EN IElite-15 2/6
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Effective 5 October, 2011
IMRON® ELITE
3.5 VOC P.U. TOPCOAT
PRODUCT PREPARATION - ACCELERATED - ET740
ACCELERATED SYSTEM FOR MULTI-TONING AND SMALL SURFACES - Imron® Elite
DuPont See colour formula.
Refinish
colour tools
Mixing ratio Accelerated
Imron® Elite 3
ET645/ET650 1
ET740 0.4-0.7
VOC 420 g/l
Pot life at ET645 30 min
20°C ET650 45 min
Spray DIN 4 18-22 s
viscosity FORD 4 19-23 s
at 20°C AFNOR 4 21-27 s
Spray Fluid tip Distance Pressure
equipment Conventional guns
Gravity feed 1.4-1.6 mm 15-20 cm 3-4 bar
Suction feed 1.6-1.8 mm 15-20 cm 3-4 bar
Pressure feed 1.0-1.2 mm 15-20 cm 3-4 bar
Compliant guns
(HVLP/HTE)
Gravity feed 1.3-1.6 mm 10-15 cm According to
Suction feed 1.5-1.8 mm 10-15 cm supplier’s
Pressure feed 1.0-1.2 mm 10-15 cm specifications
Number of 1-1.5
coats
Flash time 0-5 min between coats when applying 1.5 coats.
10 min before bake.
DFT 30-45 µ
Drying ET645/ET650
20°C 15 min x 60°C
Dust-free 25 min imm.
Dry to handle 45 min imm.
Tape-free 1 hr after cool down
IR drying* Flash time 10 min * Guideline for
Distance 80 cm short/medium wave
Half power 5 min IR equipment.
Full power 10-15 min
This data relates only to the material designated herein and does not apply to use in combination with any other material
or any process. The data is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification and we assume no liability in
connection with its use.
Remarks for accelerated system
- Do not apply on large surfaces (e.g. entire buses, trailers, etc.).
- For optimum result, recoat within a working day.
- Scuff sanding is required:
- when a topcoat layer, accelerated with ET740, has been force dried and kept overnight;
- when a topcoat layer, accelerated with ET740, has been force dried more than once.
REF EN IElite-15 3/6
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Effective 5 October, 2011
IMRON® ELITE
3.5 VOC P.U. TOPCOAT
RECOMMENDED USE
Surface preparation
1. Clean surface with water and soap. Rinse and dry.
2. Degrease with a correct DuPont Refinish preparatory cleaner. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
3. Repair according to damage.
4. Sand surface:
a. mechanical P360 - P500;
b. wet P800 - P1000.
5. Remove all traces of sanding dust, blowing oil-free compressed air.
6. Degrease with a correct DuPont Refinish final cleaner/degreaser. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
7. Tack rag.
Topcoat application
Apply a light coat, immediately followed by a full coat with 0-5 min flash between coats or apply 2
full coats, with minimum 15 min flash between coats.
Topcoat application accelerated with ET740
Apply 1 full coat or apply a light coat, immediately followed by a full coat with 0-5 min flash
between coats.
Topcoat application for Fac Pac aluminium colours
Apply 1 full coat, flash 15 min. Apply 1 full coat, immediately followed by a light coat with 0-5 min
flash between coats.
Chemical resistance
When fully cured, Imron® Elite is resistant to short exposures of the chemicals as listed:
sodium hydroxide 20 % battery acid
sulphuric acid 25 % toluene
hydrochloric acid 20 % xylene
phosphoric acid 20 % glycol
ammonia 10 % brake fluid, petrol
Equipment cleaning
Use a correct DuPont Refinish solventborne gunwash.
REF EN IElite-15 4/6
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Effective 5 October, 2011
IMRON® ELITE
3.5 VOC P.U. TOPCOAT
RECOMMENDED USE (con’d)
Recoatability
At any time after tape-free time. After 24 hr, scuff sanding is required.
Remarks
- PowerTints® have to be thoroughly mixed before weigh-out and the Imron® Elite colour has to be mixed
immediately after weigh-out.
- Close can of activator tightly immediately after use, as this product will react with humid air and water
and lose its hardening effect.
- For structured and/or flat colours, see specific TDS.
- For flexible systems, see specific TDS.
- For mixing rod information, see specific TDS.
- Material has to be at room temperature (18-25°C) before use.
Product data
Theoretical coverage: 7-9 m²/l at recommended DFT - ready-to-spray
Directive 2004/42/EC: The EU limit value for this product (product category: IIB(d)) in ready to use form is
maximum 420 g/l of VOC. The VOC content of this product in ready to use form is
maximum 420 g/l.
Products Packages Shelf life at 20°C Density
(l) (year) (kg/l)
PT1xx PowerTint® 1 - 3.5 3 -
EL-46373 3.5 - 20 2 1.023
EL-46411 3.5 2 1.019
EL-G1281 3.5 - 16 2 1.342
EL-S4343 3.5 - 16 2 1.341
EL-S6649 3.5 - 20 2 1.011
EL580 3.5 3 1.014
ET645 1-5 3 1.062
ET650 5 3 1.076
ET655 5 3 1.081
ET745 5 5 0.823
ET750 5 5 0.905
ET755 5 5 0.918
ET740 1 2 0.882
Safety
Consult Safety Data Sheet prior to use. Observe the precautionary notices displayed on the container.
REF EN IElite-15 5/6
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Effective 5 October, 2011
IMRON® ELITE
3.5 VOC P.U. TOPCOAT
REPAIR SYSTEMS
Spot repair
1. Clean surface with water and soap. Rinse and dry.
2. Degrease with a correct DuPont Refinish preparatory cleaner. Wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
3. Repair with recommended undercoats.
4. Sand treated spots as recommended.
5. Prepare complete fade-out area with a non silicone containing rubbing compound
or sand wet with P1200.
6. Rinse with water and dry.
7. Degrease with a correct DuPont Refinish final cleaner/degreaser. Wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
8. Tack rag.
9. The following spot repair method can be used:
- AK350 Fade-out Thinner method.
AK350 Fade-out Thinner method
(1) Apply 1st coat Imron® Elite. (1)
Flash: 0-5 min.
(2)
nd ® (3)
(2) Extend 2 coat Imron Elite (4)
beyond the previous one.
(3) Smoothen out the fade-out area
with AK350 within 5 min maximum.
(4) Optionally extend the fade-out area
with AK350 within 5 min maximum.
If necessary, balance out the gloss level by polishing with a non silicone containing
polishing compound or a non silicone containing final glaze, after complete hardening
of the repair.
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REF EN IElite-15 6/6
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