• The Bombay Cycle Manufacturing Company

Spray lacquer for soft rubberised finish

Progressive Chemicals Corporation has introduced the Durosoft spray lacquer, which, sprayed on metal or plastic, gives a soft and smooth leather-like rubberized finish to products, according to the firm. The polyurethane-based elastic coating can be used on metals such as mild steel, brass, aluminium and steel and plastics such as ABS, HIPS acrylic and nylon. The durosoft coating process involves two steps an initial polyurethane base colour coat followed by the Durosoft clear coat. The material has been tested for good bonding, scratch-resistance, 180( bends, dry/wet flannel cloth rubbing, twisting, and 500-rub acetone test, says the firm. Turnkey projects are undertaken for spray units.