Protective SHER-CLEAR™

& 1K ACRYLIC CLEAR COAT

Marine B66C375 CLEAR HIGH GLOSS
Coatings B66C380
B66C385
CLEAR
CLEAR
SEMI-GLOSS
FLAT

Revised 1/10 1.40

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED USES

SHER-CLEAR is a single component, low VOC, UV resistant, • For exterior use over acrylics and select solvent based coatings
acrylic clear coat. It provides color and gloss protection over newly in industrial environments
• To extend the weathering properties of acrylics and alkyds
applied industrial waterborne coatings and select solvent based • Can be used as a dryfall coating under certain environmental
coatings. It can also be applied to existing waterborne coatings conditions (see Application Bulletin)
and select solvent based coatings.
• For use on:
• Low odor, Low VOC • Water tanks • Storage tank exteriors
• Pipelines • Bridges
• Fast dry • Refineries • Waste water facilities
• Apply over multiple coating types • Commercial building • Amusement parks
• Brush, roll or spray • Corporate logos/signs
• Excellent gloss retention
• Conform to AWWA D102-03 OCS #3
• Do not use over white and very light pastel colored alkyds
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS • Suitable for use in USDA inspected facilities
• Acceptable for use in high performance architectural applications.
Finish: High Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Flat
Color: Clear PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Volume Solids: 36% ± 2%, theoretical
Substrate*: Steel
Weight Solids: 39% ± 2%, theoretical
Surface Preparation*: SSPC-SP10
VOC (EPA Method 24): <100 g/L; .85 lb/gal- Flat & Semi-Gloss System Tested*:
<150 g/L; 1.25 lb/gal- Gloss
1 ct. Kem Kromik Universal @ 3.0 mils (75 microns) dft
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: 1 ct. Industrial Enamel VOC @ 3.0 mils (75 microns) dft
1 ct. Sher-Clear Gloss @ 2.0 mils (50 microns) dft
Minimum Maximum *unless otherwise noted below
Wet mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 6.0 (150)
Dry mils (microns) 1.0 (25) 2.0 (50) Test Name Test Method Results
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 288 (7.0) 576 (14.0) Accelerated ASTM D4587,
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal Passes
576 (14.0) Weathering QUV QUV-A, 5,000 hours
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft
Adhesion ASTM D4541 393 psi
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. Corrosion ASTM D5894, 5
Passes
Weathering cycles
Drying Schedule @ 3.0 mils wet (75 microns): Direct Impact
@ 50°F/10°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C Resistance ASTM D2794 160 in. lbs.
50% RH (Sher-Clear only)
To touch: 1 hour 45 minutes 5 minutes Exterior Durability 1 year, 45°South Excellent
To handle: 2 hours 1 hour 15 minutes Flexibility ASTM D522, 180°
To recoat with itself, if required: Passes
(Sher-Clear only) bend, 1/8" mandrel
4 hours 2 hours 15 minutes
Pencil Hardness
To cure: 21 days 14 days 7 days ASTM D3363 3B
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
(Sher-Clear only)
Salt Fog ASTM B117, 3,000
Shelf Life: 12 months, unopened Passes
Resistance hours
Store indoors at 40°F (4.5°C) to
100°F (38°C) ASTM D2246, 10
Thermal Shock Passes
Flash Point: >230°F (110°C) PMCC, mixed cycles
Reducer/Clean Up: Water

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 Protective SHER-CLEAR™
& 1K ACRYLIC CLEAR COAT
Marine B66C375 CLEAR HIGH GLOSS
Coatings B66C380
B66C385
CLEAR
CLEAR
SEMI-GLOSS
FLAT

PRODUCT INFORMATION 1.40

RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all

Apply Sher-Clear Clear Coat @ 1.0 - 2.0 mils (25-50 microns) dft/ oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to
ensure adequate adhesion.
ct over the following Sherwin-Williams coatings:
Do not use hydrocarbon solvents for cleaning.
Acrylics
Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed surface prepara-
Bond- Plex WB Acrylic tion information.
DTM Acrylic
Fast Clad HB Acrylic Refer to data page of the coating to be topcoated.
Metalatex Semi-Gloss
Surface Preparation Standards
Pro Industrial 0 VOC Acrylic Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Sher-Cryl HPA Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
SprayLastic Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Alkyds Hand Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Industrial Enamel Power Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 3
D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
-
Industrial Enamel HS
Industrial Urethane Alkyd
Industrial Enamel Low VOC
Steel-Master 9500 TINTING
Waterbased Industrial Enamel
Do not tint.
Note: Do not use over white and very light pastel colored alkyds.
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Temperature: 50°F (10°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C)
The systems listed above are representative of the product's use,
maximum (air, surface, and material)
other systems may be appropriate. At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed application information.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Packaging: 1 gallon (3.78L) containers
Weight: 8.57 ± 0.2 lb/gl 1.0 kg/L High Gloss
8.52 ± 0.2 lb/gl 1.0 kg/L Semi-Gloss
8.73 ± 0.2 lb/gl 1.0 kg/L Flat

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.

Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without

notice. Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional
technical data and instructions.

WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of
manufacturing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data control procedures. Liability for products proven defective, if any, is lim-
Sheet are based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin- ited to replacement of the defective product or the refund of the purchase
Williams Company. Such information and recommendations set forth price paid for the defective product as determined by Sherwin-Williams.
herein are subject to change and pertain to the product offered at the NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE
time of publication. Consult your Sherwin-Williams representative BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY,
to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and Application BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANT-
Bulletin. ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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 Protective SHER-CLEAR™
& 1K ACRYLIC CLEAR COAT
Marine B66C375 CLEAR HIGH GLOSS
Coatings B66C380
B66C385
CLEAR
CLEAR
SEMI-GLOSS
FLAT

Revised 1/10 APPLICATION BULLETIN 1.40

SURFACE PREPARATIONS APPLICATION CONDITIONS

Temperature: 50°F (10°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C)
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all maximum (air, surface, and material)
oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
ensure adequate adhesion.
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Refer to data page of the respective coating to be topcoated.
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Acrylics
Bond- Plex WB Acrylic The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
DTM Acrylic be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
Fast Clad HB Acrylic equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
Metalatex Semi-Gloss compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
Pro Industrial 0 VOC Acrylic existing environmental and application conditions.
Sher-Cryl HPA
SprayLastic Reducer/Clean Up: .........Water

Alkyds Airless Spray

Industrial Enamel Pressure.........................1500 psi
Industrial Enamel HS Hose...............................1/4" ID
Industrial Enamel Low VOC Tip ...................................013" - .015"
Industrial Urethane Alkyd Filter ...............................60 mesh
Steel-Master 9500 Reduction .......................As needed up to 10% by volume
Waterbased Industrial Enamel
Conventional Spray
Note: Do not use over white and very light pastel colored alkyds. Gun ................................Binks 95
Fluid Nozzle ...................66
Air Nozzle.......................63PB
Atomization Pressure .....50 psi
Fluid Pressure ................15-20 psi
Reduction .......................As needed up to 10% by volume

Brush
Brush..............................Nylon/polyester natural bristle
Reduction .......................As needed up to 10% by volume

Roller
Cover .............................1/4"-3/8" woven solvent resistant core
Reduction .......................As needed up to 10% by volume

If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent

equipment may be substituted.

Surface Preparation Standards

Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Hand Tool Cleaning Pitted & Rusted C
Rusted St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Power Tool Cleaning Pitted & Rusted D St
Rusted C 3
St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
-

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 Protective SHER-CLEAR™
& 1K ACRYLIC CLEAR COAT
Marine B66C375 CLEAR HIGH GLOSS
Coatings B66C380
B66C385
CLEAR
CLEAR
SEMI-GLOSS
FLAT

APPLICATION BULLETIN 1.40

APPLICATION PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE TIPS

Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include an
application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or porosity of
Hand stir prior to use. Do not shake. the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method of applica-
tion, various surface irregularities, material lost during mixing, spillage,
Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive film build.
rate as indicated below:
Do not use hydrocarbon solvents for cleaning.
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:
Excessive reduction of material can affect film build, appearance,
Minimum Maximum and adhesion.
Wet mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 6.0 (150)
Dry mils (microns) 1.0 (25) 2.0 (50) Allow to dry one week before checking adhesion.
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 288 (7.0) 576 (14.0)
Do not apply over 2 mils (50 microns) dry per coat. Film thickness
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 576 (14.0) greater than 2 mils (50 microns) dry per coat may appear "cloudy"
or "milky."
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance.
Note: Do not use over white and very light pastel colored alkyds.
Drying Schedule @ 3.0 mils wet (75 microns):
Application of a clear coating may change the color apperance of
@ 50°F/10°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C the base coat. Apply a test patch prior to coating entire project.
50% RH
To touch: 1 hour 45 minutes 5 minutes Sher-Clear can be used as a dryfall coating in certain environmental
To handle: 2 hours 1 hour 15 minutes conditions. Test product before each application. Test by spraying
To recoat with itself, if required: from an elevation of 15-25 feet (4.5-7.6 meters). All material should
4 hours 2 hours 15 minutes readily wipe clean. Temperature and humidity will affect ability to
dryfall. Hot surface will cause overspray to bond to surface. Always
To cure: 21 days 14 days 7 days
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. clean overspray immediately from hot surfaces.

Application of coating above maximum or below minimum

recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating
performance.

Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance

characteristics and properties.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS
Clean spills and spatters immediately with soap and warm water. Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Clean hands and tools immediately after use with soap and warm Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
water. After cleaning, flush spray equipment with Mineral Spirits instructions.
to prevent rusting of the equipment. Follow manufacturer's safety
recommendations when using Mineral Spirits. WARRANTY
The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufacturing
DISCLAIMER defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de-
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Application Bulletin.
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