Product spotlight: Quantum V92

Created to deal with Australia and New Zealand’s harsh UV environments, Dulux® Quantum® V92 can significantly extend asset maintenance cycles and therefore costs. This two-pack fluoropolymer topcoat also offers excellent weathering, outstanding gloss retention and excellent abrasion resistance, which all adds up to superior long term asset protection.

Here’s what makes Quantum V92 so effective.

Fluoropolymer technology

Quantum V92 is one of Dulux® Protective Coatings' fluoropolymer coatings, which are formulated with polymers that contain fluorine for outstanding durability and UV resistance.

"Fluoropolymers such as Quantum V92 offer superior weathering properties that help assets look good for longer," explains Dulux Protective Coatings QLD Sales Manager, Brendan Lichtendonk.

"The chemistry behind fluoropolymer coatings means they offer effective asset protection by resisting breakdown and retaining their original film build for longer,” Brendan says.

Serious protection from harsh UV

Australia experiences some of the highest levels of UV in the world. Quantum V92 is ideal for assets facing high UV radiation, such as bridges, rail infrastructure and commercial facilities.

"This is a standout topcoat in the Australian market in terms of UV protection," says Michael Filmer, our Business Development Executive in Western Australia. He specified Quantum V92 to protect the light headframes at the WACA. At 70-metres high above the stadium, these assets needed serious protection from UV and weather exposure.

Excellent graffiti resistance

Quantum V92 also offers excellent graffiti resistance and is ideal for public areas prone to graffiti attack, including sporting facilities, public transport, and retail facades.

"Owners understandably want their assets to look good over the long term," says Michael.

"Quantum V92 is graffiti resistant and allows for repeated removal of graffiti while retaining gloss and colour and protecting the substrate or coating underneath."

Protection plus good looks

Quantum V92 offers excellent long-term protection for commercial facades, road and rail infrastructure, retail complexes, high rise offices and apartments.

In these settings, Quantum V92 offers excellent protection from:

UV
Chemicals
Abrasion
Graffiti

As a topcoat, Quantum V92 is available in a gloss or satin finish, in a large range of Dulux and AS2700 colours.

"Architects and designers love this product, because it can be specified in a wide range of colours to complement many different designs," explains Brendan.

Preparation and application

Quantum V92 can be applied via spray, brush and roller on suitably primed substrates including steel, aluminium, galvanised steel, MDF and concrete.

It can be applied up to 125-microns (µm) in a single coat via spray application.

Quantum V92 in action

Quantum V92 is protecting assets including:

The National Herbarium of New South Wales. Quantum V92 provided lasting protection from extreme temperatures and UV radiation on the Herbarium's expansive vaulted roof, while also achieving the architect's design vision.
The WACA light towers. Maintenance is obviously challenging and expensive at 70-metres high. To extend the maintenance cycle, Quantum V92 protects the light headframes from harsh UV and weather exposure.