Condensation
Condensation The effects of condensation forming on a paint film can often result in color change, gloss reduction, blistering, loss of adhesion or softening.
Any paint coating on an exposed environment (to face the biochemical reaction) will try to maintain a moisture content equal to its surroundings. Physical stresses are generally applied as material loses or increase water content. Greater moisture circumstances increase the stress on the paint coatings.
Dew, condensation, and rain are the significant factors in paint degradation. Coastal regions averagely show higher deterioration rates. As the dew or condensation evaporates, the coating subjects to degradation through stress due to the dry/wet weather combination.
Condensation begins when the temperature drops below the dew point temperature of the surrounding. This causes water droplets in the air to condense on paint coatings. The physical and chemical reactions of most of the coatings caused by condensation have a greater consequence on the coating than rainy weather conditions. Condensation moisture has high levels of dissolved oxygen, which increase degradation.
Lionlac and Tokyolac coatings are specially formulated and tested against condensation and it has proven strong endurance against condensation in laboratory analysis as well as through long-term experience.
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