Pretreatment Chemicals

Pretreatment chemicals clean and condition metal surfaces, thereby enhancing durability and promoting better adhesion for liquid or powder paint.
Application of an alkaline cleaner in a surface finishing system.

ISO Certified Manufacturer of Pretreatment Chemicals

Our proven pretreatment chemicals are just one part of the overall production cycle. At Troy, we take a comprehensive approach to surface finishing. We deploy knowledgeable professionals who prioritize reliability and quality. Our goal is to enhance your processes, meet your quality objectives, and improve your bottom line.

Pretreatment Chemical Products

Our products encompass:

Alkaline Cleaners

  • Neutral to heavy duty caustic based
  • Recirculating, SprayWand and Immersion

Phosphate Coatings

  • Combination cleaner / coater
  • Coater only
  • Heavy metal free
  • Recirculating, SprayWand and Immersion

Transition Metal Coatings

  • Combination cleaner / coater
  • Coater only
  • Recirculating, SprayWand and Immersion

Laser Scale Removers

  • Liquids & gels

Sealers

  • Rust preventatives
  • Salt spray promoter

Paint Strippers

  • Alkaline and acid
  • Ambient and heated
  • Recirculating and immersion
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KOOLBLUE™

Chemistry that reduces your environmental impact.

Our KOOLBLUE™ designated products are ideal for use in Pretreatment systems. These products are produced to reduce your environmental impact. Examples are:

Anything that reduces your carbon footprint is what our KOOLBLUE™ line of products will help our partners achieve. As a result, our customers are more profitable. Combining our Big Picture Approach and our KOOLBLUE™ chemistry is an outstanding combination for our partners

Interior of a multi-stage, recirculating, surface finishing system.
Troy Chemical pretreatment certified rep troubleshooting a surface finishing system.

A Big Picture Approach

Working with Troy Chemical

While our products excel on their own, what truly sets us apart is our big-picture approach. We observe your process and implement the correct chemistry with precise dilutions. Our strength lies in becoming an integral part of your quality team, staying informed about any process changes that may impact the pretreatment process.

Training & Support

Troy Chemical welcomes the opportunity to earn your business. To be effective, we first need to understand your current process and ideal objectives. We will observe your operation, listen to your concerns, and collaborate with our lab to determine the best course of action.

We will know your process; we will train your personnel; we will partner with your team.

All Troy Chemical representatives are Pretreatment Certified, having completed both classroom and field training in pretreatment chemicals. Our reps undergo continuous testing to ensure they provide ongoing support to our customers. We recognize the need to train personnel who may not be familiar with your process and to collaborate with other vendors on various issues. Our knowledgeable team members will be a valuable resource for your quality team.

Troy Chemical pretreatment certified rep conducting a chemical safety seminar.

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