Nano‐Clear® Industrial Coating was chosen by Sterling to dramatically improve corrosion resistance, surface hardness, chemical and UV resistance for its painted steel assets. Conventional one and two‐component paint systems, including epoxy and polyurethane top‐coatings, provide good “initial” corrosion resistance and adhesion, but they fall short in long‐term UV resistance. This is important because UV rays break down the molecular bonds of the paint’s polymer network, causing surface chalking, decreased abrasion resistance and paint discoloration, which all lead to corrosion issues.
