A Durable, Compliant Alternative for Modern Military Finishing Operations

Military equipment operating in demanding environments requires coating systems that provide more than corrosion protection. Modern defense assets must withstand chemical warfare agent exposure, harsh weather conditions, abrasion, and long-term field deployment while maintaining strict compliance with U.S. military specifications.

What Is MIL-PRF-32348 Type III CARC?

MIL-PRF-32348 governs powder coating systems intended for tactical and combat support equipment. Type III systems provide chemical agent resistance, low infrared reflectance, superior weatherability, corrosion protection, and low-gloss camouflage finishes.

Approved Military CARC Colors and Federal Standard References

Axalta MIL-DTL-53084B Primer Compatibility

Axalta MIL-DTL-53084B epoxy primer provides excellent corrosion resistance, adhesion, and compatibility with military coating systems. When used beneath Sherwin-Williams POWDURA® CARC powder topcoat, it creates a durable finishing system suitable for defense applications.

MIL-PRF-32348 Type III CARC Powder Coating Specifications

Corrosion Protection and Chemical Agent Resistance

The qualified CARC powder system provides exceptional resistance to environmental exposure while maintaining tactical appearance requirements.

Surface Preparation Requirements for Military Coating Systems

Proper substrate preparation is essential for achieving specification-level performance.

Benefits of Powder CARC Coatings for Defense Manufacturing

Powder CARC systems offer reduced VOC emissions, improved transfer efficiency, reduced waste generation, consistent film build, and enhanced durability.

Qualification Testing and Compliance Considerations

Customers should test the complete coating system on actual production components before full-scale implementation.

Validate Performance on Your Own Components

Don't Take Our Word for It—Test the System Yourself

Selecting a military coating system is ultimately about risk management. Whether you're supporting a defense OEM, military depot, integrator, or government program, coating performance must be proven on the actual components and substrates used in production.

That's why we encourage engineers, quality managers, and technical purchasing teams to submit sample parts for evaluation.

We can apply our recommended coating system utilizing Axalta MIL-DTL-53084B epoxy primer beneath the Sherwin-Williams POWDURA® MIL-PRF-32348 Type III CARC powder topcoat and return the coated samples for your own testing and validation.

Your team can evaluate adhesion performance, film build consistency, appearance and color compliance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, manufacturing compatibility, application requirements, and overall system suitability for your program.

Many suppliers ask customers to trust specification sheets alone. We believe critical coating decisions should be supported by real-world testing on your actual components.

By validating the coating system before production implementation, engineering teams can reduce qualification risk, improve confidence during program reviews, and ensure that the selected finish meets both performance requirements and customer expectations.

If you're evaluating CARC-compliant powder coating solutions, contact us to discuss a sample coating project. We'll work with your team to coat representative parts, document the process, and return them for independent testing and verification.

Our goal is simple: provide a coating solution that meets your specifications, performs as expected in service, and helps your team deliver reliable results with confidence.

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