Franchi & Kim Aquadryl Water Based Top Coat custom mixed strong colours

Aquadryl by Franchi & Kim  is mixed exclusively in the UK by Avenue group. Aquadryl is a single pack Industrial Water Based Top Coat suitable for application over solvent and water based primers. ideally suited to be used over the Franchi & Kim "Aquafond" water based, tint-able corrosion resistant primer. This system lends itself well to various applications, both internal and external. An ideal alternative to traditional solvent based primer and top-coat system.

The beauty of water based paint are the many positives.

• Low V.O.C. (Volatile Organic compounds)
• Water thin-able 
• Improved colour retention in exterior exposures when compare to similar solvent based equivalents.
• Arguably tougher/harder when cured, when compared to solvent based equivalent products
• The ability to control the cure, delaying or hastening drying by increasing or reducing air-flow over the curing surface.

Drying times at 20oC
Dust free          15-20* minutes.
Touch dry          2-3* hours
Recoat-able      2-6 hours
Full Cure           7 days.
*Air movement will speed up the curing process.

Preparation.
Care needed in terms of preparation; surfaces should be thoroughly clean, de-greased and dry prior to application

Application.
Aquadryl is ideally suited to spraying although brush and roller applications can also be considered. 

Colour range.
Aquadryl is available in a wide range of colours, RAL, NCS and Pantone shades.
Available in sheen levels,
Gloss  75-85%,
Semi-Gloss 55-65%
Satin 35-45%
Semi-Matt 20-30%

Pricing.
There are two groups of pricing, Strong and standard colours.
Strong colours are categorised as Reds, Yellows, Oranges, Purples and Pinks.
Standard shades are categorised as Greys, Creams, Whites, Greens, Blues, Browns and Blacks.
Please contact us if there is any doubt regarding the shade category.