The Surreal Effects range is a collection of functional and decorative textures and ripple effect finishes, designed to conceal surface imperfections, delivered with tough polyester thermosetting powder.

It is ideal for use:

On pre-treated architectural grade aluminium,
On mild steel, bright semi bright steel, black steel, blue steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel and Zincalume®.
In mild exterior conditions
In general interior conditions
In environments greater than 500m from the high tide mark
On the following projects:

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Surreal Effects is only suitable for coastal environments >500m from the high tide line and are NOT suitable in strongly acidic environments so PH must be >5.
¹ Surreal Effects Graphite Sarouk is a modified epoxy and should only be used in interior environments

Surreal^® Effects

Features

Polyester thermosetting powder coating
A range of ripple effect and textured finishes

Benefits

Hard wearing finish
Assist in hiding surface defects
Provides an interesting tactile and highly decorative finish

Product Information

General Preparation & Application Care & Maintenance Specification Download

Project Types

Exterior projects

Non-habitable

Interior projects

All commercial buildings
All residential buildings
Non-habitable

Uses

Developed for use over various substrates including steel and aluminium on industrial and non-architectural applications. Examples include: interior furniture and storage equipment, electrical switchboards, outdoor tools and equipment and aftermarket automotive equipment. Consult Dulux for the most appropriate Surreal Effects product for your end use.

Surfaces

Ideal for use over:

Architectural aluminium including perforated aluminium
Mild steel, bright/semi bright steel, black steel and blue steel
Galvanised steel, stainless steel, Zincalume®

Technology

Polyester thermosetting powder

Range

Surreal Effects

Look

Ripple, colour vein ripple, pearl vein ripple or textured look

Finish

Effect

Interior or Exterior

Interior and exterior¹ use

¹ Surreal Effects Graphite Sarouk is a modified epoxy and should only be used in interior environments

Pre-treatment of Aluminium

Pretreatment Standards

The pre-treatment process must be capable of meeting the performance outputs as described in AS3715
Compliance to appropriate process parameters is essential in ensuring compliance to etch, conversion coating weights (time/concentration) and conductivity of the final rinse.

Etch

The etch process is a very important stage of pre-treatment and close consultation with your pre-treatment supplier is strongly recommended to ensure optimum adhesion & corrosion resistance is obtained. As an approximate guide:

An etch rate of >1gm/m2 , is recommended for Surreal Effects projects greater than 500 metres from the coastline, but etch rate advice from pre-treatment suppliers should be taken into consideration.

Conversion Coatings

This is the next pre-treatment process for aluminium to ensure that it is suitably prepared for coating. It is recommended that Chrome conversion weights shall be a minimum of 431mg/m2, but advice from pre-treatment suppliers should be taken into consideration.

For Chrome pre-treatment a Supplier ‘Certificate of Analysis’ should be provided by the customer and attached to Self-Assessment Declaration.
Non Chrome conversion coatings should be applied and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
When changing from chrome to non-chrome your accreditation will require reapplication immediately. Warranty applications through this period will need to be monitored, tested and approved individually.

Final Rinse

Final rinse is to ensure optimum surface preparation prior to coating.

Final rinse water run-off from the extrusion is recommended to have a conductivity of less than 80 micro Siemens/cm.
The maximum time between pre-treatment and the application of the powder coating is 24 hours.
The entire area of the aluminium shall be properly pre-treated, appropriate spacing devices should be used.

Handling

Care should be taken with handling to ensure health and safety measures are met and that the substrate is not contaminated.

Pre-treated sections must never be handled with bare hands. Clean and lint free cotton gloves must be worn at all times when handling pre-treated sections.

Dry Off Oven (if applicable)

If your site uses a dry off oven to assist in the pre-treatment process please ensure:

The temperature of the dry off oven must be such that the temperature of the sections does not exceed 75˚C unless advised by pretreatment supplier specifications. Applicators must be able to demonstrate compliance with this specification.

Pre-treatment of Steel

Steel substrates shall be prepared as follows:

1. Wash and degrease all surfaces to be coated in accordance with AS1627.1 with a free-rinsing, alkaline detergent, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions and all safety warnings.
2. Wash with fresh potable water and ensure that all soluble salts are removed in accordance with AS 3894.6 methods A&D.
3. Grind all sharp edges with a power tool to a minimum radius of 2mm.
4. Power tool clean welds to AS1627.2 Class 2 to remove roughness. Remove filings, preferably by vacuum or compressed air.
5. Abrasive blast clean all steel surfaces to be painted in accordance with AS1627.4 to visual standard AS1627.9 Class 2.5 (equivalent to ISO8501-1, Sa 2.5: Very Thorough Blast-Cleaning). Use a medium that will generate a surface profile of 35 to 65 microns (as tested to AS3894.5 Method A.) In situations where it is not possible to prepare your item on all surfaces as described above, for long term protection against corrosion it is strongly recommended whenever possible, that an alternative substrate such as, aluminium be considered.
6. The steel is to be stored in an area which is clean and dry
7. The steel must be coated within 4 hours of blasting.

Application

Application Method

Electrostatic Spray

Cure Schedule

Metal Temperature:
210° : 4 mins minimum
200° : 5 mins minimum
180° : 8 mins minimum

Film Build

Due to the structure of the finishes, the film build is critical to both the aesthetic and functional characteristics of the film. Refer to the Surreal Effects Product Data sheet for further information.

Project Suitability – Aluminium

Use the following table to help identify where Surreal Effects can be applied on aluminium projects. Refer to the conditions information to determine the environment that your project will be exposed to.

O Non warrantable
1. Surreal Effects is only suitable for coastal environments >500m from the high tide line. Surreal Effects Graphite Sarouk is a modified epoxy and should only be used in interior environments.
All Dulux powder products are NOT suitable in strongly acidic or caustic environments so the pH must be between 5 and 9.

Project Suitability – Steel

Use the following table to help identify where Surreal Effects can be applied on steel projects. Refer to the conditions information to determine the environment that your project will be exposed to.

Conditions – Alumi and Steel

Use the following table which references AS2312.1, AS 4312 and ISO 9223 to identify the environment, conditions and atmospheric corrosivity categories
To pinpoint your projects corrosivity zone this table should be used together with the corrosivity zone maps contained within AS 4312 .

1. Geothermal environments greater than 500m of a bore, mud pool, steam vent, or other source with a pH between 5 and 9. For pH outside this consult Dulux.
2. Geothermal hot spots within 500m of a bore, mud pool, steam vent, or other source.
3. All offshore islands including Waiheke Island, Stewart Island, Fraser Island and Pacific islands eg PNG, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, Noumea
4. The corrosion rates for the first year of exposure for the different corrosivity categories of Aluminium and Carbon (Mild) Steel are determined by the following standards:
AS 4312 – Atmospheric corrosivity zones in Australia.
AS 2312.1- Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings. Part 1: Paint coatings
ISO 9223 – Corrosion of metals and alloys – Corrosivity of atmospheres – Classification, determination and estimation
5. The corrosion rates for the first year of exposure for the different corrosivity categories of Aluminium are determined by the following standard:
ISO 9223- Corrosion of metals and alloys – Corrosivity of atmospheres – Classification, determination and estimation

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Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection.
Always confirm your colour choice with a production line prepared swatch for final colour approval.
* Only Dulux Accredited Powder Coaters are able to issue our Dulux Alumi Shield™ and Steel Shield™ warranties after demonstrating their capability to meet stringent quality conditions and international standards.