How to choose the correct paint for your machinery

Choosing the correct machinery paint for your application can be a complicated decision and using the wrong product for the job can lead to a messy disaster!

Here at HTS, we supply two different types of machinery paints:

  • ACR Pro Touch-up paint is quick drying and requires no primer. Mid sheen finish
  • Pilot II paint has a longer drying time and requires a primer for best results. High Gloss finish.

ACR Pro Touch-up Paint – Quick drying semi-gloss machinery paint​​​​​​​:

  • Professional single coat Acrylic machinery paint
  • No primer needed – apply direct to metal
  • Quick drying – can take as little as 15 minutes to touch dry!
  • High build
  • High opacity • 50% gloss – perfect for matching in with older paintwork
  • Can be brushed, sprayed or rolled
  • Thin up to 15% for spraying
  • Use HTP0024 Industrial Thinners for thinning and cleaning
  • Available in 400ml Aerosol, 1L and 5L

Pilot II ProFinish Paint – High gloss machinery paint:

  • Professional Polyurethane topcoat panel solution
  • Gives an automotive quality finish
  • Conventional preparation – requires primer
  • Dries to a smooth high-gloss finish
  • Requires up to 3 hours drying time
  • Can be brushed, sprayed or rolled
  • Does not need to be thinned to be sprayed
  • Use HTP0226 Machinery Thinners for cleaning
  • Available in 1 litre and 5 litres

You can shop our range of machinery paints by clicking the button below, or download your free copy of our Machinery Paints & Accessories guide for more information!

 

The guys at HTS Plant Sales are great. They obviously have a wealth of experience in compact equipment which makes dealing with them very easy.
Construction Company, Leeds