PreCoat®

THE PRECOAT® BRAND

PreCoat® is the symbol of chromium (VI)-free conversion coatings, developed to meet the most demanding requirements in the metal surface treatment industry.

PreCoat® processes meet the highest international quality standards.

The PreCoat® brand represents a pre-treatment philosophy aimed at delivering quality beyond current market standards.

PreCoat®, an AD Chemicals brand, includes fully chrome-free solutions or systems based on chromium (III). It is globally recognized for its high-performance surface treatment capabilities.

WHAT IS PRECOAT®

PreCoat® is the trade name for AD Chemicals’ chrome-free metal conversion coating products.

NAME MEANING

The term “PreCoat” means “before coating” — referring to the final treatment step prior to powder coating or wet painting.

CORE VALUES

With PreCoat®, you always have the ideal foundation for your coating system.

At AD Chemicals, PreCoat® represents:

A surface treatment philosophy
A quality-driven mindset
A commitment to creating an optimal substrate for the most demanding applications

PRECOAT® CONVERSION COATINGS

Next-generation conversion coating solutions — high-performance, sustainable, and chromium (VI)-free.

ALUMINIUM

GALVANIZED ALLOYS

STEEL / IRON

SPECIAL ALLOYS

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

PreCoat® meets or exceeds stringent international standards such as: Qualicoat · Qualisteelcoat · GSB · MIL Specifications

COMMON FEATURES OF THE PRECOAT® RANGE

✔ Chromium (VI)-free

✔ No compromise on quality

AD QUALITY PHILOSOPHY

A stable and sustainable chemical process,
Easy to monitor and control,
Delivering outstanding paint adhesion,
Providing optimal corrosion resistance,
And in some cases, offering passivation properties.

PRECOAT® PHILOSOPHY – A COMPLETE PRE-TREATMENT SYSTEM

When referring to a “PreCoat® process”, AD means a complete pre-treatment system, including:

STEP 1

Cleaning / degreasing

STEP 2

Multiple rinsing stages

STEP 3

Surface etching

STEP 4

PreCoat® conversion coating — creating the perfect base for coating

QUALITY BEYOND MARKET STANDARDS

AD’s objective is not only to meet but to exceed current market standards.

PreCoat® systems are globally recognized as high-performance, innovative pre-treatment solutions that outperform competitors in: