7.1 Caltrans Standard Color Schemes & Coatings for Equipment
7.1.1 Equipment color schemes
Except when factory standard color is specified, resulting finish shall be most near to colors listed below.
| Color Description | Color System Example** | Example Application * |
| Fleet White, high gloss |
RAL: 9016 or 9003; AMS-STD-595: 17925 |
Truck cab including hood and fenders, body, storage boxes, and parts generally above frame rails. |
| Black, gloss or matte |
RAL: 9017 AMS-STD-595: 17038 |
Plows including moldboard face, chassis frame rails, lift frames, and some accessories below frame rails including emulsion tanks. |
| Safety Yellow, high gloss |
AMS-STD-595: 13591 or 23655 Pantone: 116 |
Shoveling aprons, attenuator parts, and some safety parts (when color is specified). |
| Omaha Orange, high gloss | n/a | Old fleet color scheme |
* Specific applications for each color are called out in drawings and specifications for each job.
** Referenced color codes are from color system charts established in industry. Color code examples are listed for visual reference and not necessarily valid for exact color match.
7.1.2 Product and Safety Data Sheets
Product and safety data sheets provided by coating manufacturer shall be the latest applicable versions.
7.1.3 Standard Paint and Primer Products
|
Paint, Topcoat (*see Note 1 under 7.1.5) |
Type |
|
Axalta Imron Elite Productive (EX Quality) |
Single Stage Polyurethane Enamel |
|
PPG Delfleet Evolution FDSU/FDGU |
Ultra High Solids Polyurethane or Polyurethane Enamel |
| Sherwin Williams Genesis | Single Stage Acrylic Polyurethane |
Primer shall be compatible with topcoat paint brand and product line. The primer products below are listed for reference based on the standard topcoat products.
|
Paint, Primer |
Type (*see Note 2 under 7.1.5) |
|
Axalta Corlar |
Epoxy Primer-Sealer |
|
PPG Delfleet Evolution |
Ultra High Solids Primer |
| Sherwin Williams DTM | Epoxy Primer-Sealer |
7.1.4 Standard powder coat and primer products
Unless otherwise noted, powder coatings, when allowed, shall be among standard products listed below.
|
Powder Coat, Topcoat |
Type (*see Note 3 under 7.1.5) |
|
Sherwin Williams Powdura |
*TGIC-polyester |
|
IFS Coatings, Super Durable |
*TGIC-polyester |
| PPG Envirocron | *TGIC-polyester |
| Tiger Drylac, Series 38 - Super Durable | *TGIC-polyester |
Primer shall be zinc rich epoxy powder compatible with topcoat, powder coat brand and product line. The primer products below are listed for reference.
|
Powder Coat, Primer |
Type (*see Note 2 under 7.1.5) |
|
Sherwin Williams Powdura |
Zinc Rich Epoxy |
|
IFS Coatings |
Zinc Rich Epoxy |
| PPG Primeron Zinc | Zinc Rich Epoxy |
| Tiger Drylac, Series 69 -DryZinc | Zinc Rich Epoxy |
7.1.5 Substitutions
No substitutions from standard products listed shall be made without written consent of Caltrans. Unless otherwise noted, substitutions shall comply with all requirements listed under 7.2. Documentation including test results for determining equivalency shall be supplied by the vendor to Caltrans upon request.
Note 1: When factory standard color is specified, the finish or top coat shall be compatible for re-coat or touch-up with standard paint products listed.
Note 2: E-coat dipping process is acceptable primer if compatible with top coat paint products listed.
Note 3: HAA-polyester (TGIC-free) powder coatings shall be considered on a case-by-case basis, example: manufacturer preference, local or country regulations.