It provides adhesion to a substrate, binds pigments and extenders together, and determines important properties such as durability, flexibility hardness and gloss.
Metallica Products based on oil lengths
Meta Res 70 aka Long oil alkyd:
- Good gloss and flexibility.
- Compatible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
- Used for decorative paints.
Meta Res 50/55 aka Medium oil alkyd:
- Good exterior durability.
- Compatible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
- Can be used for decorative and industrial paints.
Meta Res 60 aka Short oil alkyd:
- Fast drying alkyd
- Good exterior durability
- Compatible with aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
- Can be used for QD, industrial and road marking paints.