The ultimate combination of strong mechanical properties, very good chemical resistance, low dirt pickup and very good colour- and gloss retention, ensures a glossy finish that lasts.
Easy to use
Hardtop AX has very good application properties by airless spray, brush and roller, making it easy to achieve a smooth finish and a good result even for unexperienced applicators. Being user friendly, Hardtop AX is easy to prepare, have high sag resistance, low level of spray dust, consistent gloss and low temperature curing.
HSE
High volume solids compared to traditional polyurethanes means low VOC (volatile organic compounds) per litre, making it a modern topcoat with reduced environmental impact. Hardtop AX does not contain solvents on the Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) list. Minor amounts of such solvents may come in through tinting of some colours.
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Features
Robust and reliable finish
The ultimate combination of strong mechanical properties, very good chemical resistance, low dirt pickup and very good colour- and gloss retention, ensures a glossy finish that lasts.
Easy to use
Hardtop AX has very good application properties by airless spray, brush and roller, making it easy to achieve a smooth finish and a good result even for unexperienced applicators. Being user friendly, Hardtop AX is easy to prepare, have high sag resistance, low level of spray dust, consistent gloss and low temperature curing.
HSE
High volume solids compared to traditional polyurethanes means low VOC (volatile organic compounds) per litre, making it a modern topcoat with reduced environmental impact. Hardtop AX does not contain solvents on the Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) list. Minor amounts of such solvents may come in through tinting of some colours.
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References
References - Hardtop AX
Al Deebel, MOL LNG
Qatar - 2015
During drydock in November 2015, Al Deebel was successfully coated with Jotun's high performance coating system at N-KOM shipyard, Qatar.
Belford Dolphin
Singapore - 2015
Hardtop AX was the chosen topcoat on Belford Dolphin to save time and cost during maintenance and eliminate the traditional limitations with other polyurethane topcoats.
Bow Clipper, Odfjell
Bahrain - 2015
Hardtop AX in colour 2880 provides a perfect finish in one single coat on top of Jotamastic 90 in colour Grey XO.
CSB Hope
China - 2015
With Jotun’s premium polyurethane topcoat Hardtop AX it was easy to achieve a glossy finish in one coat.
Gas Leo
China - 2016
For Tianjin Southwest Maritime Ltd. appearance of their LPG ships has high priority, but can be hard to achieve in difficult areas with the use of traditional polyurethane topcoats. They chose Jotun's premium topcoat Hardtop AX.
Island Performer, Ulstein X-Bow SX121
Norway - 2014
Due to a successful test application of Island Performer’s mooring deck with Hardtop AX, we were gratefully accepted by the owner Island Offshore also to use Hardtop AX on the entire topside and superstructure.
Island Venture, Ulstein SX165
Norway - 2015
A perfect finish in signal colours was achieved with only one coat of Hardtop AX polyurethane topcoat.
Penguin Arrow, Gearbulk
China - 2015
Penguin Arrow was the first ship protected with Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS).
Petronas RGT2 pipeline
Malaysia - 2016
Petronas RAPID Regasification Terminal 2 pipeline presented specific challenges in terms of adhesion and solvent– and chemical resistance. After evaluating several polyurethane topcoats, Petronas chose Jotun’s premium topcoat Hardtop AX.
SeaDream II
Portugal - 2015
Perfect finish easily achieved with Hardtop AX.
Småpudden bridge
Norway - 2016
The customer chose the premium coating system with Hardtop AX and Jotamastic 90 for long-term protection and beautification of their new iconic bridge.
Toyota dealership
Abu Dhabi - 2016
As one of the most preferred polyurethane topcoats in the market, Hardtop AX was chosen for Toyota’s dealership in Abu Dhabi.
Trans Catalonia
Gdansk, Poland - 2015
Full opacity in one coat
Hardtop AX ensures full opacity in one single coat - even in signal/bright colours - on top of primers in colour Grey XO.
Umba, RPK Nord
China - 2015
Perfect finish easily achieved with Hardtop AX.
Verasuwan storage tanks
Thailand - 2016
Hardtop AX met all the requirements of the Verasuwan facilities - with exceptional application properties and a durable, nice and glossy finish.
Xin Hai Kou
China - 2015
The container vessel is protected with Jotun’s premium coating system and implemented with Hull Performance Solutions.