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:
