AMA 2603-02	AMA 2604-10	AMA 2605-11
No gloss spec	Minimum 30 % Gloss retention	Minimum 50 % Gloss retention
Slight Color Change (no change max set by AAMA)	Max 5 Delta color change	Max 5 Delta color change
After 1 Year South Florida Exposure	After 5 Years South Florida Exposure	After 10 Years South Florida Exposure
Minimum 1,500 Hours salt spray resistance (per ASTM D968)	Minimum 3,000 Hours salt spray resistance (per ASTM D968)	Minimum 4,000 Hours salt spray resistance

Since 1936, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has stood as a strong advocate for manufacturers and professionals in the fenestration industry and dedicated to the promotion of quality window, door, curtain wall, storefront and skylight products. And today, as the leading trade association representing both the residential and commercial sectors and all framing materials, AAMA’s mission remains strong. Building on a solid foundation of achievement in these areas, we continue to:

Lead efforts to address the technical and marketing needs of fenestration product manufacturers, suppliers and test labs
Work to improve product, material and component performance standards for the fenestration industry

AAMA Paint Specification Comparison

What is the AAMA?

There are 3 types of paint finishes used on aluminum water and solvent based polyester. Two part polyurethane and powder coating finishes. Solvent polyester and powder coat paint finishes can reach AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 requirements (please read below for an in depth look at the differences between AAMA specifications). Powder coats offer a variety of not only colors but textures as well.

The painting process begins by racking parts on to custom racks designed to minimize rack marks. The parts then pass through a 5 Stage wash and pre-treatment system to be cleaned and prepared to accept a paint finish. One of the unique differences between the system at Custom Aluminum Products and many others is that there is no chrome used in the pre-treatment system. This means that all of the products meet RoHS and WEE directives and there is no hazardous by product of the system

After the parts are washed and pre-treated they are dried and ready to be painted. Upon completion of the coating application the parts are cured in an oven and allowed to cool before un-racking and inspection.

The inspection process of all products requires not only a visual inspection but color inspection using a spherical color meter, Mil thickness, Gloss, Pencil hardness, Cross hatch adhesion and MEK resistance testing. This inspection process ensures that the products coming off the line meet our customer’s high expectations.

Painting

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