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Paints on Outdoor Boxes




Need to know the various paints available for outdoor roadside boxes which are compatible to IP 55 conditions

Swapnil Dubey
Telecom Services - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2003



2003

Hi Swapnil,

In my opinion, following are the options we have for outdoor boxes :-

1. Two Pack Epoxy Painted.
2. Two Pack P.U. Painted.

In both the cases the base should be two pack epoxy primer. Also proper pretreatment process has to be adopted, like seven tank process with Zinc Phosphate & not Iron Phosphate, specially for Indian conditions.

One can also go for Pure epoxy Powder coating.

Hope this satisfies you, thanks,

Atul Bhide
Atul Bhide
jobshop / applicator - Mumbai, India



2004

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Hello Swapnil,

First & foremost what does IP 55 mean? Is this a standard where the paint is suppose to meet a specific requirement?

Secondly, there are n no. of coatings available which could be used for the purpose [outside road boxes], these can be chosen on the condition of the boxes at present, material of construction for the boxes and also on the weather conditions where you want to install the boxes and lastly what do you expect from the paint. i.e., long term durability, gloss retention, improved corrosion resistance or something else?

A paint system can be based on all these factors and more, do not forget the cost part.

Regards,

Nilesh Oturkar
- Mumbai, India




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