AkzoNobel General Aviation

AkzoNobel has established a reputation for outstanding quality, superb appearance and ensuring peace of mind for owners and operators. From pretreatments to finishing touches, AkzoNobel sets the standard for high performance coatings that exceed the needs of aviation customers globally.

From their Boeing approved, high solids Eclipse family to their Airbus approved, base coat/clear coat airbus system, AkzoNobel provide superior quality coatings for the entire aircraft exterior, with an unrivalled combination of durability, convenience and appearance.

General Aviation (GA) represents all civil aviation aircraft operation other than a commercial air transport. The GA market (MRO) has many recognised OEM Manufacturers, including Textron, Gulfsteam, Bombardier, Embraer and Dassault.

Health & Safety

Reduction of solvent emission
Regulation: reduction and final
Limitation of other dangerous substance

Outstanding Performances

Active corrosion prevention
Excellent fluid resistance
High Weatherability
High Gloss
Distinctiveness of Image (DOI)
Wide range of colours and special effects (Metallic and Mica)

Process Savings

Easy preparation
Drying times

Priming, Filling and Surfacing

10P20-44MNF

AkzoNobel primers offer excellent protection from corrosion and chemicals commonly found in aerospace such as phosphate ester hydraulic fluids. In general aviation applications, we recommend the AkzoNobel 10P20-44MNF.

Polystop LP

AkzoNobel Polystop LP is a two-part (as supplied), low-VOC polyester stopper that fills dents, surface flaws, and other irregularities on various substrates.

10P30-8

AkzoNobel Alumigrip 10P30-8, when used with the supplied curing solution (EC-284), forms an off-white sanding surfacer.

High Solids
Epoxy Technology
Contains Strontium Chromate
Used in conjunction with supplied curing solution (EC-291B) and thinner (TR-114)

Fast Curing
Can be used on metal, plastic and composite surfaces

Epoxy Technology
Two component (as supplied)
Can be thinned with separately sold TR-114 or TR-115

Alumigrip 4200

AkzoNobel Alumigrip 4200, when used with the separately sold components as per the TDS, is a three component, low VOC (high solid) durable polyurethane topcoat that provides premium gloss and Distinctness of Image (DOI) designed to meet and exceed the expectations of the General Aviation industry.

Alumigrip 4400/4450

AkzoNobel Alumigrip 4450 Clear Coat, when used with the separately sold components as per the TDS, is a three component, high solids, durable, acrylic urethane clear coat that provides exceptional gloss and DOI.

Alumigrip 4250/4450

AkzoNobel Alumigrip 4250, when used with the separately sold components as per the TDS, is a three component basecoat for accent colours and special markings in General Aviation aircraft.

Optimal application properties in different environmental conditions
Buffable
Extended durability / UV resistance
Resistant to aircraft hydraulic fluids and chemicals
Compatible with Alumigrip 4450 Clearcoat

Designed to meet the rigorous requirements of the MIL-PRF-85285 specification
Passes High Pressure Water Jet simulated erosion test
Base coat / clear coat system helps reduce cycle time
Low VOC; high solids technology
Buffable
Extended durability / UV resistance
Resistant to military and commercial aircraft fluids

Very fast process time
Optimal opacity
Excellent special effect control and a buffable system with Alumigrip 4450 clear coats applied.

Approved By

Painting Your Light Aircraft

General aviation includes flying clubs, flight training, light aircraft, manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, as well as recreational flying for sport or pleasure and more. From durable primers that deliver best-in-class protection, to surfacers and fillers that eliminate visual imperfections, and high-quality decorative coatings that bring your unique livery to life, Akzonobel provide complete coating solutions.

With every aircraft and application being different, it’s essential to follow the correct process for your specific requirements - there’s no single product that can properly paint an entire aircraft.

Inspection and Documentation

The aircraft should be inspected and all defects noted. A decision can then be made on the job requirements.

Stripping or Sanding

To prepare the surface for painting, the old coating needs to be removed. Stripping and sanding processes can be used depending on the age of the aircraft and the condition of the existing primer.

Silmid offer a range of paint stripping products from Socomore, and more information on these can be found here.

Brochure Spotlight

For more than 50 years, AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings and Alumigrip have set the standard for excellence in providing coatings that meet the needs of our customers worldwide. They have built a reputation for the outstanding quality and superb appearance that our coatings deliver and ensuring owners’ and operators’ peace of mind.

From pre-treatments to finishing touches, AkzoNobel sets the standard for high performance coatings that exceed the needs of General Aviation customers globally.