| • Why should I use MAP Ultra Low VOC (MAP-LV)? |
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| • Is the mix ratio of MAP-LV similar to other topcoat Matthews product line? |
| • How many toners will be available in the new MAP-LV line? |
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| • What gloss levels will be available in the new MAP-LV line? |
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| • Will the new MAP Ultra Low VOC have a brush and roll capability? |
| • What benefits does the high solids formula provide me as a user? |
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| • What substrate adhesion tests have been done? |
| • Is MAP-LV fully compatible with all other Matthews primers? |
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In addition to MAP-LV being an environmentally friendly product, this revolutionary paint provides greater durability, gloss retention and hiding than standard acrylic polyurethane paints. Making the switch is easy with the same mix ratio, color selection and great customer service you have come to know from Matthews Paints. It really is the best of both worlds! | |
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MAP-LV in solid colors has a VOC level, as applied, of less than 50g/L or 0.4172 lbs/gallon. This is significantly lower and more environmentally friendly than standard acrylic polyurethanes! As applied, MAP-LV metallic formulas are less than 80g/L. In addition, MAP-LV has lower VOCs than similar automotive waterborne products. | |
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The mix ratio MAP-LV is 3:1:1Ñthe same as all existing Matthews' color lines. | |
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MAP-LV uses all of the same toner bases as the MAP conventional, SVOC and VOC lines, excluding the high-hide yellow and red. | |
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All of the existing formulas will be available in the new MAP Low VOC product lines. | |
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Both satin and gloss will be available. Gloss levels in between can easily be achieved by mixing satin with the new MAP-LVC clears. | |
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The MAP-LV product was designed to provide enhanced flexibility to the film base and has been measured to be 50% more impact resistant than industrial-grade polyurethane in direct and reverse impact testing. MAP-LV is resistant to expansion and contraction due to changes in the weather and has improved performance on flexible substrates. | |
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Yes! It was developed to be sprayed, brushed or rolled with no additional additives required. MAP-LV is formulated for excellent leveling in brush/roll applications for unparalleled appearance characteristics. The mix ratio for brush and rolling becomes easier than ever before with the MAP-LV. | |
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MAP-LV, like all Matthews products, is formulated with maximum pigment volume content for the best possible hiding. The high solids product maximizes paint usage applied per pass and the combination results in excellent coverage characteristics. | |
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Tests have proven MAP-LV's gloss retention to be two times better than typical conventional industrial-grade polyurethanes. | |
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This product has been successfully used in multiple real-world applications since September of 2009. | |
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Aluminum, Steel, Daytona Board, Styrene, Kydex, Lexan Polycarbonate and clear acrylic plexiglass. Certain plastics should be tested prior to applying. We are continuing laboratory work on additional substrates. | |
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MAP-LV exhibits excellent adhesion over all Matthews primers. | |
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There are currently three clear coats (matte, satin & gloss), two spray reducers, a brush/roll reducer, an ultra low VOC primer, tinted ultra low VOC primer and an accelerator available. | |