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Flexible Topcoat Allows for Maximum Bend without Cracking

Axalta’s Imron 3.5 + FX Flexible Topcoat also provides superior weathering performance, distinctness of image (DOI) and a consistent high-gloss finish to industrial applications.

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Axalta’s Imron 3.5 + FX Flexible Topcoat is formulated for improved elongation and flexibility, allowing for maximum bend capacity without cracking. The topcoat also provides superior weathering performance, distinctness of image (DOI) and a consistent high-gloss finish to industrial applications, the company says.

According to Axalta, the two-component polyurethane topcoat is formulated to provide a robust application with good flow and leveling for excellent appearance, and its flexibility properties make it well-suited for heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturers and for metal fabrication where exceptional flexibility is critical.

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