Sherwin-Williams Introduces Skyscapes General Aviation Basecoat

Ideal for exterior painting on general aviation aircraft and helicopters that require expedited production times, Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings presents the SKYscapes General Aviation (GA) Basecoat 855 Series: SG, SGE, SGM and SGP colors. It is designed to deliver the maximum in appearance and productivity by delivering a consistent and colorful solid, mica or metallic finish.

SKYscapes GA Basecoat features fast dry times (approximately 60 – 90 DTT) that lead to improved productivity, an easy 6 to 1 to 2 mixing ratio, all while delivering excellent flow and leveling. After clearcoat, it provides a high gloss finish that can be easily cleaned, buffed and repaired.

Aircraft owners demand on-time delivery, and the SKYscapes basecoat-clearcoat system can reduce paint process time to help meet customer demand for aircraft turnaround. The SKYscapes system cures at ambient temperature in half the time of other single-stage systems. Professional aircraft painters now have the option of which clearcoat to use with one of two SKYscapes basecoats: the new General Aviation Clearcoat - CM0850CC1 for increased speed, or the existing SKYscapes Clearcoat - CM0850180 - for improved chemical and fluid resistance.

In addition, SKYscapes CM0850CC1 clearcoat can be used over high solids opaque and metallic colors as stripes over Sherwin-Williams Jet Glo® or Jet Glo Express™ polyester urethane topcoats on business jets.

SKYscapes GA Basecoat advantages:

• Quick drying; allows for multiple color livery applications per day
• Perfect for small general aviation aircraft and helicopters requiring expedited production times
• Available in a solid, mica or metallic finish
• One double track coat application for most colors
• No baking required; dries quickly at ambient temperatures
• Apply additional colors without mechanically sanding
• Excellent opacity at low film thickness
• Excellent flow and leveling
• Long pot life
• Easy to keep clean and maintain

For information on SKYscapes General Aviation Basecoat or other Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings, call 888-888-5593 or visit swaerospace.com