Kubota paint is a high performance acrylic finishing enamel. This paint was developed as an excellent match for color and performance on genuine Kubota manufactured equipment. The acrylic enamels offer rapid dry times, high gloss, and very good color and gloss retention. Kubota paints are suitable for other applications where fine finishes are desired.
Touch up bottles
In bottle brush for fine touch up of deep scratches and gouges. Fast dry and excellent color match. May require two applications to achieve desired result. Shake well before applying. Clean dirt, oil, and debris from scratch.
Aerosol Spray Cans
Shake well for 2 minutes before attempting to spray. Kubota aerosol paints are high quality OEM acrylic paints that have a high pigment concentration. For best results, spray apply in the 2-3 light coats allowing 5-10 minutes between each coat. The button fan pattern tip will produce excellent, professional results.
Bulk Packaging (Quarts and Gallons)
These high quality OEM acrylic paints are highly pigmented for excellent color match and performance. Stir or Shake well before using. These paints are formulated for spray only. Brush and roll application is not recommended due to rapid dry times. They are best suited for airspray spray equipment. Material should be thinned 15-25% as directed on the product label. For best results, apply over properly primed or finely sanded painted surface. 2-3 thin coats are preferable to one heavy coat for best appearance.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
The service expectancy of a coating is primarily dependent upon good surface preparation. The surface to be coated should be free of mill scale, rust, oil, and other contaminates, including salt deposits.
Kubota paints may be applied over steel and other properly prepared substrates. Bare steel areas should be treated with iron phosphate conversion coatings and adequate rinsing. Aluminum and galvanized should be treated with appropriate metal cleaners and conditioners, including a vinyl wash primer or acrylic latex primer. For optimum adhesion, hot rolled steel should have the mill scale removed by an abrasive blast to SSPC-SP-6 (to an average profile of 1.5 mils) and then coated before flash rusting occurs. For long term corrosion protection, a primer is recommended.
REDUCTION:
Kubota paints may be reduced with most aromatic solvents. Xylene (N-3023) would be the recommended "fast” reducer for application in cooler temperatures. D-100 (N3065) can be used as a "slow” reducer to help the applied coating flow during warmer conditions.
APPLICATION:
This enamel may be used for one-coat, direct to metal applications; however a primer is required for long term corrosion protection.
For air spray (conventional) reduce approximately 20-30% by volume. Viscosity should be in the 18 - 30 second range #2 Zahn cup. For airless or air-assist airless application, apply Kubota paints without reduction or reduced up to 15% by volume. Airless tip sizes should be in the .011 to .015 range.
Dry Film thicknesses required are 1 - 3 mils above profile in a minimum of two full wet coats. Recoat at tack free or up to approximately 8 hours. After 8 hours apply a small test patch to check for evidence of lifting before proceeding with a full recoat.
Urethane Hardener can be used (8-1 ratio) for enhanced cure, gloss, and abrasion resistance. A 15 minute induction period is required before thinning. The pot life will be approximately 24 hours.
DRY TIMES:
Kubota paints will dry to handle in about one hour depending on film thickness, humidity, temperature, and air movement. Dry through times may take several days or more. Full adhesion may be gained after 4 - 7 days drying time. Always check for evidence of lifting before proceeding with a full recoat. Lifting will typically occur between 8 - 48 hours.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Contains aromatic solvents. Vapor and spray mist can be harmful. Use proper respiratory protection. Refer to MSDS for specific information.
