MANUFACTURING | FINISHED PRODUCT PROTECTION

PROTECT
MANUFACTURED
PRODUCTS.

Advanced surface technology for manufacturers who demand long-term protection without compromising the appearance, design or quality of the finished product.

FEATURED MANUFACTURING APPLICATION
AIRSTREAM | PREMERA T2 MCM
Applied directly to polished aluminum to protect Airstream's iconic finished surface.
Polished Aluminum Protection
Easy-Clean Surface
Clear Thin-Film Technology
Preserve the Finish
INDUSTRIAL SURFACE SOLUTIONS®
MANUFACTURING • OEM • PRODUCTION • ASSEMBLY
FEATURED MANUFACTURING CASE STUDY

AIRSTREAM POLISHED ALUMINUM

THE REQUIREMENT

Protect the polished aluminum while preserving the appearance that defines the finished product.

Airstream finished polished aluminum models
AIRSTREAM | FINISHED MODELS
REQUIREMENT 01

Sprayable • Thin Film • Anti-Corrosion

REQUIREMENT 02

Direct Bond to Polished Aluminum

REQUIREMENT 03

Preserve the Polished Metal Aesthetic

01 / THE CHALLENGE

PROTECTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE.

In 2014, Airstream required a sprayable, thin film, anti-corrosion, easy to clean clear coat for polished aluminum parts. The solution also needed to be able to bond directly to polished aluminum without any substrate profile, and without disturbing the polished metal aesthetic with a plastic looking finish. Lastly, the solution had to be able to be a force cured to fit tight production windows.

Close-up of polished aluminum substrate on an Airstream
POLISHED ALUMINUM SUBSTRATE
01

Easy to Clean Clear Coat

02

No Substrate Profile

03

Preserve Metal Aesthetic

04

Force Cure for Production Windows

INDUSTRIAL SURFACE SOLUTIONS®
NEXT: PREMERA T2 MCM | THE SOLUTION
AIRSTREAM CASE STUDY | THE SOLUTION

PREMERA T2 MCM DIRECT TO POLISHED ALUMINUM

SYSTEM

Premera T2 MCM direct to Polished Aluminum

01
Polish & Clean

Aluminum is polished and cleaned.

02
Direct Application

PREMERA T2 MCM is applied direct to the polished substrate.

03
No Primer

Applied without any adhesion promoter or primer.

Finished polished aluminum Airstream featured in the PREMERA T2 MCM case study
PREMERA T2 MCM | FINISHED APPLICATION
02 / VALUE DELIVERED

DIRECT APPLICATION. PRESERVED AESTHETIC.

Aluminum is polished and cleaned, and Premera T2 MCM is applied direct to the polished substrate without any adhesion promoter or primer. Premera T2 MCM was able to meet all of Airstream’s requirements and has been used on the every one of the 1000s of Airstream produced for the past 8 years.

THE RESULT

A CLEAR, THIN-FILM SYSTEM DESIGNED TO PROTECT WITHOUT HIDING THE POLISHED ALUMINUM BENEATH IT.

01

Direct to Polished Aluminum

02

No Adhesion Promoter

03

No Primer

04

Preserves Polished Appearance

INDUSTRIAL SURFACE SOLUTIONS®
MANUFACTURING • OEM • FINISHED PRODUCT PROTECTION
PREMERA | MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS

FROM THE FACTORY TO THE FINISHED PRODUCT.

Surface protection can become part of the manufacturing process. The PREMERA product line provides manufacturers with options for protecting an exceptionally broad range of substrates, components and finished products.

BROAD SUBSTRATE COMPATIBILITY

FROM GLASS AND METAL TO PAINTED SURFACES, PLASTICS, VINYL, CONCRETE AND MORE.

PREMERA PRODUCT LINE

Broad Substrate Compatibility

Glass Painted Surfaces Plastic Vinyl Aluminum Stainless Steel Galvanized Steel Steel Copper Bronze Concrete Masonry Terrazzo Tile Compatible Existing Coatings
WHAT COULD YOU PROTECT?

PROTECT THE PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS YOU MANUFACTURE.

01

Transportation, RV & Specialty Vehicles

Travel trailers, RV components, specialty vehicles, truck bodies, trailers, service bodies, exterior panels, interior components and finished assemblies.

METAL • PAINTED SURFACES • PLASTIC • VINYL • GLASS
02

Boat, Yacht & Marine Manufacturing

Boats, marine components, fabricated metalwork, railings, equipment housings, panels, cabinetry, access components and other manufactured marine products.

ALUMINUM • STAINLESS • GLASS • PAINTED SURFACES • PLASTIC
03

Architectural Building Products

Wall panels, cladding, curtain-wall components, entrance systems, doors, frames, canopies, louvers, screens, decorative panels and architectural trim.

GLASS • ALUMINUM • METAL • PAINTED SURFACES • VINYL
04

Windows, Doors & Glazing Systems

Architectural glass, window systems, doors, storefront assemblies, framing, partitions and finished glazing components for commercial and residential construction.

GLASS • ALUMINUM • VINYL • PAINTED SURFACES
05

Metal Fabrication & OEM

Cabinets, housings, panels, enclosures, guards, covers, frames, assemblies and exposed components manufactured for commercial and industrial applications.

ALUMINUM • STAINLESS • STEEL • GALVANIZED • COPPER • BRONZE
06

Industrial Equipment & Machinery

Machinery exteriors, equipment housings, guards, control cabinets, frames, access panels, fabricated assemblies and other finished equipment components.

METAL • PAINTED SURFACES • PLASTIC • EXISTING COATINGS
07

Fixtures, Furniture & Displays

Commercial furniture, cabinets, lockers, shelving, retail displays, kiosks, counters, architectural fixtures and products designed for high-use environments.

METAL • GLASS • PLASTIC • VINYL • PAINTED SURFACES
08

Concrete, Masonry & Building Products

Precast panels, architectural concrete, pavers, masonry products, terrazzo components, tile, site furnishings and decorative building products.

CONCRETE • MASONRY • TERRAZZO • TILE
09

Signage & Wayfinding

Architectural signage, directories, wayfinding systems, identification panels, kiosks, display housings and manufactured sign components.

METAL • PLASTIC • GLASS • VINYL • PAINTED SURFACES
10

Infrastructure & Public-Space Products

Transit fixtures, utility enclosures, equipment cabinets, barriers, railings, shelters, site furnishings and manufactured products for demanding public environments.

METAL • GLASS • CONCRETE • PAINTED SURFACES • PLASTIC
NOT ONE COATING FOR EVERY SURFACE

THE RIGHT PREMERA SYSTEM FOR THE SUBSTRATE.

PREMERA includes primers, sealers and protective coating technologies designed to address different substrates and application requirements. The appropriate system is selected based on the material, existing finish, environment and performance requirements of the manufactured product.

SUBSTRATE EXCLUSION

Silicone surfaces are not compatible with the PREMERA product line.

WHAT DO YOU MANUFACTURE?

LET'S IDENTIFY THE RIGHT PREMERA SYSTEM FOR YOUR PRODUCT.

DISCUSS YOUR APPLICATION →
PREMERA | OEM PRODUCT PROTECTION

BUILD VALUE & LONGEVITY INTO YOUR OEM PRODUCTS.

BEYOND SURFACE PROTECTION

Protective surface technology can become part of the product itself — adding another engineered layer of protection to the materials, design and finish your customers are buying.

PROTECTION BECOMES PART OF THE PRODUCT

DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE PRODUCT NEEDS PROTECTION. BUILD PROTECTION INTO IT.

Manufacturers invest in materials, engineering, design and finish to create products their customers will value. The appropriate PREMERA protective system can add another layer to that investment by helping protect compatible surfaces, preserve appearance, simplify maintenance and support the longevity of the finished product.

01

Preserve Appearance

Help protect the material, color, finish and design that give your product its visual identity and contribute to its perceived value.

02

Support Longevity

Protect compatible finished surfaces from the environmental and service conditions addressed by the selected PREMERA protective system.

03

Simplify Ownership

Easier-to-maintain surfaces can provide additional value beyond the point of sale and throughout the product's service life.

04

Differentiate Your Product

Protective surface technology can become another engineered feature incorporated into the finished product and its overall value proposition.

OEM VALUE

VALUE SHOULD CONTINUE AFTER THE SALE.

A finished product continues to represent the manufacturer long after it leaves the production line. Protecting compatible surfaces can help preserve the appearance and maintainability of that product as it moves from manufacturing to installation, ownership and continued use.

01

Manufacture

02

Protect

03

Deliver

04

Maintain

05

Preserve

BUILD MORE INTO THE PRODUCT

BUILD VALUE. BUILD PROTECTION. BUILD FOR LONGEVITY.

OEM & MANUFACTURING INTEGRATION

FROM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO PRODUCTION.

The right protective finish begins with the product itself. Industrial Surface Solutions® can help manufacturers evaluate the substrate, finish, operating environment and performance objectives before identifying a PREMERA system for application evaluation.

01
Identify the Substrate
Start with the material being manufactured — glass, metal, painted surfaces, plastic, vinyl, concrete, masonry or another compatible substrate.
02
Define the Finish
Evaluate the existing appearance and determine what needs to be preserved, protected or enhanced without compromising the intended design of the finished product.
03
Understand the Environment
Consider where and how the finished product will be used, including exposure, cleaning, maintenance and other application-specific demands.
04
Define Performance
Establish the surface-protection objectives that matter to the manufacturer and the end-use environment.
05
Select the PREMERA System
Identify the appropriate primer, sealer, protective coating or system based on substrate compatibility and the required application characteristics.
06
Evaluate for Production
Evaluate the proposed system on the manufacturer's product, finish and application process before broader production use.
SUBSTRATE → FINISH → ENVIRONMENT → PERFORMANCE → PREMERA SYSTEM → PRODUCTION EVALUATION
MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

YOUR PRODUCT. YOUR PROCESS.

The objective is not to force one coating onto every application. It is to identify the PREMERA technology appropriate for the substrate, desired finish and manufacturing requirements.

MANUFACTURING | OEM | VALUE-ADDED SURFACE TECHNOLOGY

LET'S ADD VALUE TO WHAT YOU BUILD.

Tell us what you manufacture. Industrial Surface Solutions® can help evaluate the substrate, finish, production requirements and performance objectives to identify a PREMERA system for your application — helping you build protection, maintainability and long-term value into the finished product.

01

Your Product

02

The Substrate

03

The Finish

04

Performance Requirements

The strongest products are not only designed to perform — they are designed to maintain their value throughout their service life.

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