Technical Application

Increase your accuracy and improve your measureing result with NEXTEL

NEXTEL reflects much less light than common matt paint systems. Even special military coatings can’t compete with the low matt of NEXTEL. Up to 98% of the incoming light will be absorb with NEXTEL. Due to this property, NEXTEL is ideal for applications in optical devices and sensor components. The matt surface of NEXTEL reduces irritating reflections and prevents the detection of phantom objects, which leads to higher accuracy, better results and clear imaging. 

NEXTEL Suede Coating 3101 has similar properties and is available in a variety of colors with similarly low reflection values. This material property allows you to translate design ideas into technical surfaces.

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How does NEXTEL work?

Special patented pigments create the typical and unique textile feel. These pigments enlarge the surface and create a texture that is perceived as velvety or suede-like. This results in a high-quality feel that is associated with textiles or velvet.

Combining multi-colored pigments results in the typical NEXTEL salt & pepper effect. Due to their size, the pigments are individually visible and create the typical NEXTEL colors.

In addition, the uneven surface structure leads to diffuse scattering of light. As a result, the light disperses and NEXTEL reflects only about 2% of the irradiated light and only a fraction reaches the eye. 

An uneven surface is created by the special pigments, which leads to a diffuse scattering of the incoming light. The rays are split and scattered in various directions. The result is a visually extremely matt surface that provides added value, both technically and aesthetically.

 

Spray, clean and repair

NEXTEL is easy to paint. Its matte finish and special structure forgive craftsman's mistakes, so painting NEXTEL is no problem even for inexperienced painters.
Light soiling can be easily removed with household products.

Recommended Coating System

NEXTEL Velvet Coating 811-21 / NEXTEL Suede Coating 3101

NEXTEL Primer 5523

Substrate

Cleaning NEXTEL

Dirty surface

Add some common dish soap to warm water

Use a smooth cotton cloth

and dip it into the water

Wring out the cloth

and make sure it is only moist

Gently wipe or dab the surface with the cloth.

Avoid too much pressure.

Let the surface dry

FAQ

We don’t recommend to use NEXTEL Suede Coating 3101 without a primer.
The primer promotes the adhesion and provides the correct color for the underground. As you can see in the picture, the same color could appear completly different with the wrong color on the underground. We can only guarantee the correct color on the recommended color of our NEXTEL Primer 5523. 

NEXTEL Velvet Coating 811-21 adheres to steel and sanded aluminum directly, but it should be for visual use only. As soon as there is any requirement on flexibility, termperature or mechnacial impact on the surface, better use the NEXTEL Primer 5523 first to promote the adhesion.

Please do NOT spray a new layer of NEXTEL Suede Coating 3101 on top of an old layer. The solvents will dissolve the old coatings which will lead to very bad appearance. The NEXTEL will ripple and lose its adhesion. 

Option 1: Sand NEXTEL down to its primer, clean the surface and then spray the new layer of NEXTEL Suede Coating 3101. Please mind that the appearance might change between the new and the old coating. 

Option 2: Clean the surface, spray one thick layer (> 30 µm) of NEXTEL Primer 5523 and let it dry properly (4h at room temperature). This layer will seal the surface and prevent the penetration of solvents into the old layer. Then start to apply the full NEXTEL System. 
Choose this option only, if the NEXTEL surface is still all right and you only want to refresh the color.

Spot Repair: Please do spot repairing only for small damages (size of a pinhead). Please bear in mind that the color might be differ, if you use another batch or some time have already passed by. 

You can purchase NEXTEL directly in our webshop. 

If you wish a quotation for bigger quantities or the webshop is not available for your country, please contact us directly via our contact form. 

Usually every professional paint shop is able to spray NEXTEL. The application is easy it can also be done by carpenters or semi-professionals with adequate equipment. A spray booth and a cup gun with >1.2mm nozzle are enough to processes NEXTEL properly.

If you are looking for a professional painter who already has experience with NEXTEL, please contact us using the contact form.

REVOX used mainly B21—dark anthracite—for its devices. But there are also some special series or colors. To ensure that you choose the correct color, please order one of our color cards for free.

If you are unsure or are looking for someone who can professionally revise the housing for you, please contact our partner revox-online. For over 20 years now, they are familiar with all the different REVOX devices, their revisions, and their reparations.“
 

Please take actions according to our cleaning instruction above.

If water and soap don’t work, you can try to clean it carefully with white spirit. Put a few drops on a soft cotton rag and dab it on the greasy spot. Avoid rubbing or scratching! This might harm the surface. Due to the wide range of composition of white spirit, please check the surface for suitability at an unobtrusive point first.

Please contact us directly. We will need the color of the NEXTEL Suede Coating 3101 you are requesting the MSDS for. 

If you have already a Mankiewicz customer account, please log-in in our data sheet portal.

Technical Datasheets

The technical data sheets for NEXTEL coatings provide detailed information for our products. These documents contain important specifications such as physical and chemical properties, application guidelines, drying times and safety instructions.

For the Primer, the data sheet provides clear instructions on how to best prepare the surfaces to ensure perfect adhesion.

The Suede and Velvet coatings are described in the data sheets in terms of their unique matt and velvety texture, with application instructions to achieve an even and high quality finish. These technical data sheets are essential for users who want to achieve precise and reliable results.

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