PPG Deft 03-GY-297 Flat Gray MIL-PRF-85285E Aerospace Topcoat – 2 Gallon Kit

PPG Aerospace Deft 03-GY-297 is a flat gray (FS#36622) aerospace polyurethane topcoat qualified to MIL-PRF-85285E Type I, Class H — used extensively on tactical military aircraft and helicopters for all-gray or gray-on-gray low-visibility paint schemes. FS#36622 is one of the most common flat gray colors on U.S. military aircraft, widely used by the USAF, USN, and other services on fighter aircraft, attack aircraft, and rotorcraft in the standard tactical gray paint scheme.

The 2 gallon kit provides production-scale material for painting major aircraft surface sections during depot maintenance, scheduled paint events, and battle damage repair repainting operations. The volume of the 2 gallon kit reduces the number of kit mixing operations required during large painting events, improving operational efficiency in the paint shop.

Deft 03-GY-297 delivers the full performance of MIL-PRF-85285E Type I, Class H — aliphatic polyurethane UV stability, chemical resistance, flexibility, and the flat appearance specified by FS#36622 that reduces aircraft radar and visual reflectivity signatures on tactical military platforms.

Technical Information

Deft 03-GY-297 is an aliphatic polyurethane topcoat using the same high-performance chemistry as other MIL-PRF-85285E qualified Deft topcoats — aliphatic isocyanate reacted with a polyol base for UV-stable, color-retaining flat gray coating with excellent chemical and weathering resistance. The FS#36622 color is a specific, reproducible flat gray formulated to the Federal Standard 595 color specification, ensuring consistent aircraft appearance across all maintenance operations using the same qualified paint lot or different lots from the same qualified coating system.

The flat (matte) appearance of FS#36622 is achieved through the addition of matting agents — typically fine silica or other light-scattering particles — that disrupt the smooth reflective surface of the polyurethane film, diffusing reflected light to produce the matte appearance. The flat finish reduces the specular reflectivity of aircraft surfaces that could aid visual detection of the aircraft in tactical scenarios.

Class H designation indicates high-solids, low-VOC formulation for environmental compliance in military painting facilities. High-solids polyurethane achieves specified dry film thickness with fewer spray passes and lower solvent emissions per coat than conventional-solids military coating systems.

Why Choose Deft 03-GY-297?

• ✅ MIL-PRF-85285E Qualified — Premier military polyurethane topcoat spec
• ✅ FS#36622 Flat Gray — Standard tactical gray for U.S. military aircraft
• ✅ Aliphatic PU UV Stability — Maintains gray appearance outdoors
• ✅ 2 Gallon Depot Kit — Production volume for large painting events
• ✅ PPG Deft Quality — Leading military aerospace coating brand

Applications

Deft 03-GY-297 is used for painting USAF, USN, and other military aircraft in standard flat gray tactical paint schemes during depot maintenance, scheduled paint events, and repair zone repainting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is PPG Deft 03-GY-297?
A: 03-GY-297 is a flat gray FS#36622 MIL-PRF-85285E qualified aerospace polyurethane topcoat for tactical military aircraft requiring standard flat gray tactical paint scheme.

Q: MPN for Deft 03-GY-297 2 gallon?
A: MPN is DE03GY297XZY42K.

Q: What is FS#36622?
A: FS#36622 is the Federal Standard 595 color designation for a specific flat gray color widely used on U.S. military aircraft in tactical gray paint schemes.

Q: What aircraft use FS#36622?
A: FS#36622 is used on USAF, USN, and allied nation military fighter, attack, and patrol aircraft in standard tactical gray schemes. Specific usage depends on the applicable aircraft technical order.

Q: What primer is used under 03-GY-297?
A: MIL-PRF-23377 or MIL-PRF-85582 epoxy primers are typically used under MIL-PRF-85285E topcoats. Consult the applicable military technical order for primer system requirements.