Standard/Primer Coating System

SURFACE MINIMUM DRY FILM

COAT PAINT
PREPARATION THICKNESS
Ameron Solvent wash with 63 µm
Primer*
Amercoat® 385 ”d-Limonene®” – Dried 2.5 mils
Ameron 63 µm
Optional second coat Clean-1st coat Dried
Amercoat® 450H 2.5 mils

Two Coat Coating System

SURFACE MINIMUM DRY FILM
COAT PAINT
PREPARATION THICKNESS
Ameron Sandblast to Near- White 63 µm
Primer
Amercoat® 385 (steel parts only) 2.5 mils
Ameron 63 µm
Second coat Clean-1st coat Dried
Amercoat® 450H 2.5 mils

Offshore/3-Coat Coating System

SURFACE MINIMUM DRY FILM
COAT PAINT
PREPARATION THICKNESS
Ameron Sandblast to Near- White 63 µm
Primer
Amercoat® 68HS (steel parts only) 2.5 mils
Ameron Sandblast to Near- White 76 µm
Primer Alternate
Amercoat® 385 (steel parts only) 3 mils
Ameron 76 µm
Intermediate Clean – 1st coat Dried
Amercoat® 385 3 mils
Ameron Amercoat® 385 76 µm
Finish Blue, Pearl Gray Clean – 2nd coat Dried
3 mils
or White
Finish Alternate Ameron Amercoat® 450H Clean – 2nd coat Dried
50 µm
Special Option Customer Color 2 mils

NOTE: Stainless steel or anodized aluminum parts are prepared by washing with “d-Limonene®” solvent and receive one final coat.
* NOTE: It is recommended that a topcoat be applied within 6 months to prevent fading of paint.

AMERON PROTECTIVE COATINGS

AMERCOAT® 68HS: An abrasion resistant zinc rich epoxy primer which provides long lasting cathodic protection to steel
surfaces. The coating has outstanding resistance to chemicals and severe weathering, and exhibits excellent adhesion to
organic and inorganic zinc primers and epoxy topcoats. Low VOC content.

AMERCOAT® 385: A superior rust inhibitive Multi-purpose epoxy primer that provides excellent durability in marine
atmosphere, suitable for immersion service, withstands splash or spillage of solvents, petroleum products, seawater, salt
solutions and sour crude. AMERCOAT® 385 is compatible with a wide range of topcoats including polyurethanes and acrylics,
has excellent adhesion to inorganic zinc silicate. Low VOC content.

AMERCOAT® 450H: A glossy attractive aliphatic polyurethane topcoat used as a finish coat where excellent color retention,
attractive appearance and corrosive resistance are required. Low VOC content.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN PCS-5/06

 Subsea Coating System
COAT PAINT SURFACE MINIMUM DRY FILM
PREPARATION THICKNESS
Primer Ameron Sandblast to Near- 76 µm
Amercoat® 68HS White (steel parts only) 3 mils
Intermediate Ameron Clean – 1st Coat Dried 127 µm
Amerlock® 400 5 mils
Finish Ameron Clean – 2nd Coat Dried 127 µm
Amerlock® 400 5 mils
(White)

NOTE: Stainless steel or anodized aluminum parts are prepared by washing with “d-Limonene®” and receive one
coat (only) of Ameron Amerlock® 400.

AMERON PROTECTIVE COATINGS

AMERCOAT® 68HS: An abrasion resistant zinc rich epoxy primer which provides long lasting cathodic protection to steel
surfaces. The coating has outstanding resistance to chemicals and severe weathering, and exhibits excellent adhesion to
organic and inorganic zinc primers and epoxy topcoats. Low VOC content.

AMERLOCK® 400: An optimum performance high solids epoxy coating which provides good chemical resistance to splash /
spillage, fumes and is approved for immersion service. Low VOC content.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN SPCS-9/05