Metallic Epoxy Recommendation Needed

[Schwing]

I am looking for a metallic epoxy recommendation to meet the following criteria:
• UV resistance for a garage with southern exposure
• Soft marbled appearance with no solvent craters (as required by one or more brands)
• At least 25 minutes of working time to allow one person to apply to 400 sq/ft in one pour (with a 30" notched squeegee and 18" looped roller - similar to this:

).

Many of the big names will not support an experienced DIY installer. Many of the small names have no UV resistance or other caveats. My list of options is quickly growing short. Any recommendations?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Clear epoxy will never be 100% UV resistant.
The appearance is 100% your doing as the installer creates the look not the manufacturer.
If you don't want solvent craters, don't use solvent, hammered look is over-rated.
You will get more than 25 minutes if you do it correctly and it's not especially hot.

You need the following:
(2) coats of primer- black is most popular, approx. 1.5 gals per coat
(1) coat of binder- approx. 4.5 gals of binder (min).
(1) coat of urethane- approx, 1.0 gal - non-skid optional but recommended.
16 oz. of metallic additive.
(1) 24" x .125" notched squeegee
(1) 6" hot-dog roller & sleeve
(3) 18" roller sleeves, 3/8" nap , & 18" frame

Legacy Industrial comes to mind.

 

[workhurts]

You could always get the pigment from the supplier and mix it however you please. Like Scotty said, you don't want to drip or spray solvent then don't. I've heard of people using leaf blowers and blow torches too ... maybe look into that

 

[Schwing]

My point with solvent cratering was that some manufacturers require it (like Color Chips Pure Metallic) and I wanted to help ensure that suggestions are not off-target.

FYI - I called Elite Crete to see if I could convince them to sell to me. They said "We didn't get to be number-one by being stupid." They're number one alright.

LegacyIndustrial,

I appreciate the response and support. As feedback, I had originally dismissed your product because your HD Metallic Clear page didn't have any technical datasheet, the Torginol datasheet recommended only polyaspartic for a top coat, and there were no reassuring finished-product photos or youtube application/results videos to be found. Given your support, I will be calling soon - thanks.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Schwing, I agree with your response.
We are in the middle of changing websites and therefore upgrades to the existing platform have been lacking.

Hope to have it switched over before Jan. 1.

Yes, call in the mean time.
Here are a few teasers....