Top 10 Silicone Coating Questions
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Color Availability |
It is possible to achieve virtually any color. Custom color samples created in 72 hours. |
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Glass Substrates |
Application on a wide range of glass substrates including: Pyrolitic, Reflective, Annealed, Clear and most Sputter Coated. |
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Warranty |
10 year warranty by ICD. |
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Color Fastness |
Superior when compared to ceramic frit, due to the use of inorganic color pigments and dispersions. |
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Durability |
Excellent long term durability to UV and humidity cycling due to silicone’s nature. Scratching is not a durability issue. It is a handling issue. Unlike ceramic frit, OPACI-COAT-300® can be repaired on site. |
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IG Units |
OPACI-COAT-300® can be used in IG units. #2 and #4 surfaces are recommended with edge deletion required on the #2.
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Insulation Attachment |
Direct attachment of insulation to OPACI-COAT-300® is not allowed. |
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Compatible Materials |
Approved materials lists are available from ICD. |
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Structural Glazing |
Only possible in 2-sided structural glazing applications with Dow Corning 995. Edge deletion is required in 4-sided structural glazing applications. |
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Vision Areas |
NO. Spandrel Coatings by definition are not designed to be 100% opaque. (see GANA Glazing Manual) |







