Metallic Paints

Crescent Bronze Acrylic Lacquer Clear & Metallic Paint Base

 

 

Industrial-Strength Metallic Coatings

 

A professional-grade, oil-based metallic paint designed for both interior and exterior applications. Formulated with high-quality resins, it provides a tough, weather-resistant finish that maintains its luster under demanding conditions.

Industry Applications

Commercial Manufacturing & Specialty Finishes

  • Substrates Supported: Primed metals, architectural wood, plaster moldings, and specific industrial plastics (ABS and polycarbonate).

  • Application Flexibility: Optimized for commercial Spray environments or automated Dip tanks. Note: While brush application is suitable for detail accents, spraying or dipping is required for an evenly distributed, seamless metallic layout to avoid pigment directionality.

LureMaster™ Marine & Tackle Crafting

  • Ruggedized Defense: The specialized LureMaster™ line provides the foundational defense required for high-wear environments.

  • Pigment Systems: Perfect as a clear gloss or base coat white foundation before applying high-visibility fluorescent, phosphorescent, or pearlescent colors to marine hardware and tackle.

  • Ultimate Chemical Resistance: For a scratch-, chip-, and crinkle-resistant finish that demands complete resistance to solvent and chemical exposure, the system seamlessly pairs with LureMaster™ Two-Part Epoxy.
Key Features

  • Extremely Fast Curing Windows: Dries to the touch in approximately 15 minutes and achieves a print-free state within 30 to 45 minutes, dramatically accelerating production line throughput.

  • Industrial-Grade Adhesion: Formulated for superior mechanical bonding to properly primed metal, seasoned wood, architectural plaster, Foamcore™, poster board, and rigid plastics like ABS and polycarbonate.

  • Uncompromised Color Vibrancy: Employs premium structural resins that lock in specialty pigments, preventing premature fading and preserving the structural luster of metallic, pearlescent, phosphorescent, and fluorescent pigments.

  • Versatile Finishing Profile: Offers a high gloss profile (85 minimum) that can be adjusted or protected with specialized topcoats.

Frequently Asked Questions

At 70°F and 50% relative humidity, the lacquer dries to the touch in approximately 15 minutes and achieves a print-free state in 30 to 45 minutes. If a second coat is needed, the full re-coat window is 12 hours. Refer to Acrylic Lacquer CB10501 TDS.pdf for full parameters.

These high-adhesion coatings offer excellent mechanical bonding to properly primed metal, seasoned wood, architectural plaster, Foamcore™, poster board, and rigid plastics like ABS and polycarbonate.

Commercial spray (pneumatic or HVLP) or automated dip tanks ensure an even, uniform distribution of pigments. While brush application can be used for small detail accents, brushing will cause directionality with metallic and fluorescent pigments, disrupting the seamless finish. Refer to Fluorescent Application Tips 2025.pdf for more layout instructions.

For standard spray units, reduce the formulation by 20% to 30% using approved thinners, or up to 10% using xylene for specific applications. For automated dipping operations, apply the product as-is or thin slightly using LureMaster™ Thinner, Xylol (Xylene), or Toloul (Toluene).

No. To prevent surface lifting, wrinkling, or adhesion failure, you must never apply the product directly to un-sanded glossy surfaces. Lightly sand all glossy areas to create a mechanical profile and follow with a compatible primer.

For the highest color intensity and to prevent premature fading, always apply your topcoat color over a white base coat primer or white background. This allows light to pass through the coating and reflect back with maximum brilliance.

Yes, a protective topcoat is required for interior applications that face frequent moisture or heavy mechanical handling. We recommend Crescent Bronze® Clear Acrylic Lacquer #10584, which is specially formulated for metallic and pearlescent basecoats.

Clean spray lines, tools, and dip tanks immediately after use using xylene, toluene, or LureMaster™ Thinner.

Product Safety Data Sheets can be requested directly from A.P. Nonweiler Co., Inc. by emailing the compliance department at sds@crescentbronze.us.

For specialized consulting, custom marine matrices, or production adjustments, call our corporate technical department at 920-231-0850 or toll-free at 1-800-445-6810.