Summary
Metalite: Real metal collection of luxury finishes, specifically designed for cosmetically important architectural metalwork. Provides a practical alternative when solid metal is not a viable option.
Color
Bronze, Gold, Other
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Finish
Metallic, Distressed, Aged, Brass, Bronze, Brushed, Natural, Pre-weathered
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Material
Brass, Bronze, Metal, Nickel bronze
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Shape
Formless
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
Bespoke
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Warranty description
12 year
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Specification
Description
Real metal finish.
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System performance
Interior Dry (C1)., Rural (C2)., Urban (C3).
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System manufacturer
Bradleys Architectural Metal Finishes.
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Preparation
Chromate pre-treatment or chromate-free pre-treatment near equivalent.
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Initial coats
Not required.
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Undercoats
Bondakote epoxy base layer., Not required.
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Finishing coats
Liquified real metal followed by a clear coat sealer.
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Sealing of internal movement joints
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External pointing to existing frames
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Additional properties
Colour
Buckingham Age Brass: MET103 S/AF., Mid-Antique Brass: MET104 S/AF., Brass Antique Aurichalum: MET105 S/AF., Mid-Antique Warm Brass: MET109 S/AF., Bronze Aegean 3200 BC: MET115 S/AF., Bronze Antique Modern: MET116 S/AF., Bronze Verde Natural Rain: MET116VNR S/AF., Bronze Black: MET117 S/AF., Old Penny Bronze: MET118 S/AF., Old Penny Bronze Dark: MET118D S/AF.
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Accelerated weathering
Tested to: Xenon arc weathering ISO 16474-2.
Results: No cracking or flaking after 1000 hours.
Conclusion: Metalite coatings show no visible defects after 1000 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 16474-2.
Results: No cracking or flaking after 1000 hours.
Conclusion: Metalite coatings show no visible defects after 1000 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 16474-2.
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Adhesion
Up to 10 MPa as per ISO 4624.
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Dry film thickness
Approx. 220–280 µm including primer and sealer.
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Gloss level
Matt (0–30 GU).
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Maintenance
Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge.
Repairability: damage repair systems available for onsite application.
Repairability: damage repair systems available for onsite application.
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Standard
To BS EN 12206-1 and BS EN 13438.
QUALICOAT Specification.
QUALICOAT Specification.
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Sustainability data
Material
Brass, Bronze, Metal, Nickel bronze
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Recyclability
Does not compromise the recyclability of the underlying material.
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