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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

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