Military Aircraft Paint Systems

When determining the exterior paint system for military aircraft, including helicopter, combat, and non-combat aircraft, Sherwin-Williams offers many specialized, qualified options.

From pretreatment to primer to topcoat, below are various ways to put together a paint system for your military aircraft or fleet. All depending upon your needs.

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MIL-PRF-85285E, Type I and IV, Class H

Gloss System

Product Type Main Product No. Description Notes
Product Type Pretreatment Main Product No. Conversion Coating Description MIL-DTL-81706, Type I, Class A Notes Alodine 1200
Product Type Primer Main Product No. CM0724933 or E90G203 Description HS Epoxy Corrosion Primer Notes MIL-PRF-23377K, Type 1, Class C2
Product Type Topcoat Main Product No. F94 Colors Description Military Aerospace Coating Notes MIL-PRF-85285E, Type I and IV, Class H

Semi-Gloss System

Product Type Main Product No. Description Notes
Product Type Pretreatment Main Product No. Conversion Coating Description MIL-DTL-81706, Type I, Class A Notes Alodine 1200
Product Type Primer Main Product No. CM0724933 or E90G203 Description HS Epoxy Corrosion Primer Notes MIL-PRF-23377K, Type 1, Class C2
Product Type Topcoat Main Product No. F92 Colors Description Military Aerospace Coating Notes MIL-PRF-85285E, Type I and IV, Class H

Lusterless System

Product Type Main Product No. Description Notes
Product Type Pretreatment Main Product No. Conversion Coating Description MIL-DTL-81706, Type I, Class A Notes Alodine 1200
Product Type Primer Main Product No. CM0724933 or E90G203 Description HS Epoxy Corrosion Primer Notes MIL-PRF-23377K, Type 1, Class C2
Product Type Topcoat Main Product No. F93X4 Colors Description Military Lusterless Notes MIL-PRF-85285E, Type 1 and IV, Class H

MIL-PRF-85285E, Type II

Product Type Main Product No. Description Notes
Product Type Primer Main Product No. E90H226 Description 3.5 VOC Lead & Chromate Epoxy Primer Notes MIL-DTL-53022E, Type II
Product Type Topcoat Main Product No. F91WC600 Description Military Gloss White 17925 Notes MIL-PRF-85285E, Type II, Class H

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