Color Coatings With RCA
Water-based, pigment blended-resin mixed with Rub Coat Additive (RCA) coatings specifically designed for upholstery-grade and automotive leathers. While it can be sprayed, it is chemically engineered as a rub-on coloring system that avoids the need for a protective top-coat. Very flexible, with a low profile, excellent break characteristics, and good coverage.
Water-based, pigment blended-resin mixed with Rub Coat Additive (RCA) coatings specifically designed for upholstery-grade and automotive leathers. While it can be sprayed, it is chemically engineered as a rub-on coloring system that avoids the need for a protective top-coat. Very flexible, with a low profile, excellent break characteristics, and good coverage.
Water-based, pigment blended-resin mixed with Rub Coat Additive (RCA) coatings specifically designed for upholstery-grade and automotive leathers. While it can be sprayed, it is chemically engineered as a rub-on coloring system that avoids the need for a protective top-coat. Very flexible, with a low profile, excellent break characteristics, and good coverage.
Description: Our color coatings are a water-based, pigmented resin designed for both spray and rub-on applications on a wide range of leather types. They have been engineered for maximum flexibility and extension, and have good adhesive and cohesive properties. They are intended for use on most upholstery-grade leathers, including furniture and automotive applications. The RCA based color versions do not require a protective top-coat making this a “one-pass” system. It’s especially useful when the user wants to avoid overspray problems.
The pigment-to-binder ratio in all of our color coatings is the same. With the addition of RCA the color coat tends to have a softer hand as it avoids the need for a top-coat. However, the particulate size of each individual pigment varies, so the coverage per coat varies as well from color to color. A general rule of thumb is that as the chroma (purity or intensity) of the color increases, the pigment size diminishes, and the coverage is reduced. The following table outlines the coverage of our individual colors.
High-coverage ColorsMedium-coverage ColorsLower-coverage Colors
CC-1 Black
CC-2 White
CC-3 Blue
CC-4 Green
CC-5 Organic Yellow
CC-7 Yellow Oxide
CC-8 Orange
CC-9 Red Oxide
CC-10 Red
CC-11 Violet
CC-13 Organic Brown
CC-14 HC Brown
CC-15 Lemon Yellow
CC-16 Purple
High and medium coverage colors would be used for a base-match, and lower coverage colors would be used for tinting.
Our color coatings need to be top-coated (a clear top-coat applied) unless RCA has been incorporated. RCA based colors fulfill the same function as top-coat.
Application: Our color coatings can be applied directly to the leather surface by sponge or brush (usually as a first coat, to enhance adhesion), or can be sprayed on, using an air-brush or HVLP spray system, depending on the scope of application.
Once applied, colors can air-dry (oxidation), or can be force-cured using a heat-gun or radiant heat source. Oxidation curing times will be dictated by ambient issues such as temperature or humidity. Average air-cure time is 72 hours.
As with most finish mediums, colors should be well-shaken and filtered prior to application.
All colors are water-based and non-toxic, though proper ventilation and safety measures are recommended.
For additional technical information or support, please call (800) 541-5982, or e-mail jmurray@advleather.com.
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