Substrates & Functions

No matter the substrate, we have or we’ll make an excellent coating for it. Please click on a substrate to see what functions our coatings can provide for your substrate. If you don’t see your substrate on the list, talk with us and we’ll make one!

EPDM Sponge & Dense (ethylene propylene diene monomer)

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
4. EPDM Sponge & Dense Used on convertibles with water leak problems
5. EPDM Sponge Smooth and soft
6. EPDM Sponge Smooth and soft
7. EPDM Sponge & Dense Glass release, UV tracer
8. EPDM Sponge & Dense Excellent for low paint abrasion
9. EPDM Dense Grey colour on black EPDM for interior trim
10. EPDM Dense Tan colour on black EPDM for interior trim
11. EPDM Sponge & Dense UV Tracer
13. Dense EPDM Low gloss with mar resistance
14. EPDM DCX black colour match, smooth
15. EPDM Ford YGYH black colour match, smooth
19. EPDM Sponge & Dense Low gloss with mar resistance
20. EPDM Sponge & Dense Low gloss with mar resistance
21. PU-RIM & EPDM Sponge Abrasion resistance in a sandy environment, UV tracer
22. PU-RIM & EPDM Sponge No N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP)
22. EPDM Sponge
24. EPDM Sponge & Dense Fine grained particulated coating
26. EPDM Sponge & Dense Room temperature cure
27. TPE EPDM PP Weathering grade
32. EPDM Sponge & Dense Buttery Soft Black
33. EPDM Dense Buttery Soft Touch
34. EPDM Dense Exceptionally Buttery Soft Touch
35. EPDM Dense Clear buttery soft
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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Flexible PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
1. Flexible PVC
2. Flexible PVC Overspray onto coloured PVC is not visible
3. Flexible PVC Soft texture and decorative
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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PU-RIM (Polyurethane reaction injection molding)

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
12. PU-RIM
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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Nitrile Rubber

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
16. Nitrile Rubber Release coating for metal coils (nitrile coated)
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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Vyram

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
17. Vyram
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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Santoprene (55 – 80 durometer)

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
18. Santoprene (55 – 80 duro) No paint abrasion
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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TPE and SEBS-TPE (thermoplastic elastomer and styrene ethylene butylene styrene – thermoplastic elastomer)

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
23. SEBS-TPE No paint abrasion
25. TPE Sponge Sealer for open cell sponge
27. TPE EPDM PP Weathering grade
29. TPE Upholstery 500% Elongation at first crack
31. TPE Upholstery Room temp. cure, 500% elongation
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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PP polypropylene

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
27. TPE EPDM PP Weathering grade
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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PE polyethylene

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
PE Sponge
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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Silicone Rubber

Substrate Function Coating Properties Location Comments
anti-squeak Anti-itch Abrasion Resistance Ice Release Low Coefficient of Friction Low Gloss Release Coating Weathering Low Paint Abrasion Visible or Decorative Glass Run
Silicone Rubber Very high temp. resistance for sunroof seals
Notes: = good, = very good, = excellent, = world class
no symbol indicates that the parameter has never been evaluated.
Use of Crosslinkers Part B, Part B1, Part B3, or Part B4 with the Part A components listed above, depends on the fabricators process/substrate combination.
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