The document discusses substrates and paint systems used in the metal building industry. It describes various substrates like hot dipped galvanized steel, Galvalume, and aluminum alloys. It then discusses the importance of pre-treatments and primers before painting. Finally, it summarizes different paint systems like polyester, siliconized polyester, PVDF, and plastisols and their applications.

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8. Corrosion Losses of Galvalume and Galvanized Sheets after 13 years exposure Corrosion Loss (Mils)

10. Salt Spray test concerning the amount of hours to first significant rust Total # of Hours

13. Painted Products

15. What a painted product consists of:

23. Functions of the Components Pigment Resin Solvent Additive Aesthetics Properties Application Enhancement Color Durability Stability Mar Resistance Gloss Adhesion Viscosity Curing Agent Adhesion Flexibility Compatibility Settling Film Strength Color Retention Film Control Dispersion Water Resistance Abrasion Adhesion Anti-Freeze Corrosion Resistance Impact Resistance Leveling De-Foaming

28. Why PVDF is # 1

30. PVDF Coatings Architectural Coating that extends your buildings life, and keeps it looking the way you designed it!

31. PVDF vs. Other Coatings

32. PVDF vs. Other Coatings

33. Weathering Properties

35. Physical Properties

36. Chemical Properties

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