Sherwin-Williams Finish 1 F1C2180A High Gloss Automotive Clearcoat with F1H3020A

Sherwin-Williams Finish 1™ F1C2180A High Gloss Automotive Clearcoat with F1H3020A Hardener

Sherwin-Williams Finish 1™ F1C2180A is a two-component acrylic polyurethane clearcoat designed for professional automotive refinishing. Used with the recommended F1H3020A hardener, it provides a bright, full and transparent finish over compatible solid, metallic, pearl and colour-change basecoats.

The system is suitable for spot repair, panel repair, vehicle refinishing, used-car refurbishment, commercial vehicle maintenance and complete vehicle clearcoating. Its factory-matched clearcoat and hardener system helps provide consistent application, gloss and film appearance when used according to the applicable Sherwin-Williams technical documentation.

F1C2180A forms a clear, glossy film that helps improve surface brightness, transparency and colour depth. It is suitable for repair projects where a clean and attractive refinish appearance is required.

The product is designed to be used with the compatible F1H3020A standard hardener. Using a matched system helps reduce the compatibility risks associated with combining unrelated clearcoats, hardeners and solvents.

The acrylic polyurethane formulation is designed to provide stable gloss, smooth appearance and reliable film formation for normal professional automotive repair applications.

Suitable for properly prepared solid colours, conventional metallic finishes, pearl finishes and colour-change coatings, subject to the relevant product data sheet and substrate preparation requirements.

When correctly applied and maintained, the coating provides a durable transparent protective layer with basic weathering and ageing resistance for normal automotive use. Actual performance depends on exposure, preparation, film thickness and application conditions.

• Spot repair of doors, fenders, hoods and trunk lids
• Multi-panel automotive refinishing
• Complete vehicle refinishing
• Used-car refurbishment facilities
• Fleet and commercial vehicle maintenance
• Premium body shops and specialist repair centres
• Automotive colour-change and restoration projects
• Clearcoating over solid, metallic and pearl basecoats
• Properly prepared bumpers and automotive plastic parts, where permitted by the applicable system documentation

F1C2180A can be used for professional repair work on properly prepared automotive surfaces, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, fleet vehicles, metal body panels, repaired OEM surfaces and suitable plastic exterior components. Always verify substrate preparation, adhesion requirements and plastic-part suitability before application.

Reference Mixing Ratio: F1C2180A Clearcoat : F1H3020A Hardener : Thinner = 2 : 1 : 0.1 by volume.

Reference parameters:

1. Spray viscosity: approximately 23 seconds after 5–10 minutes preparation time, where applicable
2. Application: approximately 2 coats
3. Flash-off between coats: approximately 5–10 minutes
4. Air drying: approximately 16 hours at 23°C
5. Baking: approximately 30 minutes at 60°C

Actual results vary with temperature, humidity, airflow, spray gun setup, film thickness and workshop conditions. Follow the applicable Sherwin-Williams TDS/PDS.

This listing includes F1H3020A Standard Hardener. Other hardeners are listed only as temperature-selection references where applicable.

Apply F1C2180A over properly prepared and compatible automotive basecoat or refinish surfaces. Confirm compatibility with the specific basecoat, substrate, plastic part and thinner before production use.

Do not combine this clearcoat with unapproved hardeners or solvents. Incorrect mixing, inadequate flash-off or poor surface preparation may cause lifting, pinholes, solvent popping, poor adhesion, loss of gloss or uneven appearance.

• F1C2180A clearcoat: 4 L/can, 4 cans/carton
• F1H3020A hardener: 1 L/can, 12 cans/carton
• SDS/MSDS, TDS/PDS, ISO-related documents and sea-transport assessment may be provided subject to product version, supplier availability and destination requirements.

Supply may be arranged for international automotive refinish markets, subject to product authorization, import requirements and destination regulations, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, European Union markets, the United Kingdom, Canada and selected U.S. states or regions. This indicates potential export support only and does not constitute a universal certification or sales authorization claim.

It is a Sherwin-Williams Finish 1™ high-gloss two-component automotive refinish clearcoat.

The supplied system uses F1H3020A Standard Hardener. Other hardeners require confirmation from the applicable technical data.

The reference ratio is F1C2180A : F1H3020A : Reducer = 2:1:0.1 by volume.

Approximately two coats are used as a reference. Actual application depends on the substrate, spray gun and technical data.

It may be used over compatible, properly prepared metallic and pearl basecoats. Confirm compatibility before production application.

It may be suitable for recommended bumpers and plastic parts after correct preparation and according to the applicable TDS.

Reference drying is approximately 16 hours at 23°C or 30 minutes at 60°C. Actual results vary with conditions.

Required documents can be confirmed according to the product version and destination country.