PROTECTIVEPAINT PROTECTIVE PAINT FINISHES

A good, intact paint finish is the most effective barrier between metal surfaces and corrosive media. The three most common finishes are a nitrocellulose finish, an acrylic nitrocellulose finish, and an epoxy finish. In addition, high visibility fluorescent materials may also be used, along with a variety of miscellaneous combinations of special materials. There may also be rain erosion resistant coatings on metal leading edges, and several different baked enamel finishes on engine cases and wheels.