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CARC Q&A

Chemical agent resistant coating, or CARC, is quickly becoming the most widely used coating in the U.S. military. Do you have a question about its chemistry, how to use it, or why it's different than other coatings? Ask STAR4D's CARC Pro and an answer should be sent within 5-10 business days.

Recent Questions

• Is it true that you must clean a vehicle far more thoroughly prior to painting it with water-dispersible CARC than with the solvent borne CARC?
• Could you explain the proper way to mix waterborne CARC for HVLP application?
• We have recently recieved notification the current silica type coatings will be discontinued by November 1st 2010 and replace with polymeric agent type coatings availible. There are trhee types offered type III, IV and Type IX. We are looking for any reccomendation concerning which type of these coatings would benefit the Corrosion Repair Facilities mission to provide a quality product to our operating forces,and reduce the effects on the environment and personnel. Have you and or your team had the opprotunity to utilize any of these new products? and if so do you have any reccomendation that may assist us in making or selection prior to purchasing any of these products. As always your assistance is greatly appreciated. Semper Fi Chris