Sol-Gel Metal Pretreatment Offers Corrosion Protection, Adhesion
The pretreatment solution is designed specifically for the aerospace industry.
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Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings’ Jet Prep Pretreatment is a chrome-free, water-based, translucent, sol-gel metal pretreatment solution designed specifically for the aerospace industry. The two-component pretreatment kit provides adhesion and corrosion protection over aluminum substrates and pairs with aerospace-grade, corrosion-protective epoxy primers and topcoat paint systems.
No special equipment is required to use the Jet Prep Pretreatment — simply spray, brush or wipe on the product. Application is made easier with a slightly pigmented (blue) tint that provides a visual cue; a flat appearance when dry that confirms successful application; and an extended pot life of up to 12 hours. Additionally, with no surface preparation required after application, the pretreatment aims to offer a cost-effective, less labor-intensive solution compared to traditional coating processes.
“Jet Prep delivers a high-quality, chrome-free pretreatment solution to the aviation industry,” says Julie Voisin, Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings market manager. “It also provides applicators the ability to apply a complete Sherwin-Williams chrome-free system from substrate to topcoat.”
The product meets the SAE’s AMS3095B standard as part of a complete paint system.
