What is Enamel Paint formula?
Enamel Paint formula is developed only after understanding the
application of the paint, method of of application, substrate,
condition of the environment etc, A general formulation will
include Resin, Solvent, Pigment and Additives combined in two
different stages followed by straining and packing
The first step is Milling ie ground or mill the pigment
particles in an attritor mill in combination with necessary
additives, the paste is then let down and diluted with the
remainder of the binder and solvent, finally additives are added
and batch tinted to desired color
A general formulation will include 30-40% Resin (long oil
alkyd), 20% solvent, 20% pigment, 10-12% extenders and
additives
About 100 different raw materials are combined to yield more
than 1000 shades