Short answer: National Stoving Enamel is an alkyd-melamine formaldehyde industrial enamel, cured in an oven, for metal equipment, domestic appliances and automotive and industrial parts. National describes a tough, flexible film with excellent gloss, adhesion and weather resistance. Spray one 30-micron coat over Stoving Primer, flash off for 10 to 15 minutes, then stove at 120°C for 30 minutes or 150°C for 20 minutes. It covers about 17 m² per litre and comes in National shade-card colours.
Stoving or air-drying enamel?
| Stoving Enamel | Gloss II (air dry) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cure | Oven: 120°C/30 min or 150°C/20 min | Room temperature: hard dry 24 h |
| Application | Conventional spray only | Brush, roller or spray |
| System | Stoving Primer + 1 coat | Primer + undercoat + 2 coats |
| Thinner | Stoving Thinner | G.P. Thinner |
| Shelf life | 6 months | 18 months |
Key facts
| Type | Alkyd-melamine formaldehyde stoving enamel, single pack |
| Uses | Metal equipment, domestic appliances, automotive and industrial parts |
| Finish and colours | Gloss; National shade card |
| Volume solids | 51 ± 2% |
| Specific gravity | 1.27 ± 0.05 |
| Spreading rate | 17 m² per litre (theoretical) |
| Film | 30 microns dry (60 wet) |
| Flash-off | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Stoving | 120°C for 30 minutes, or 150°C for 20 minutes |
| Application | Conventional air spray, 50 psi (airless not applicable) |
| Thinning | 5 to 10% with National Stoving Thinner |
| Shelf life | 6 months at 30°C, sealed |
The stoving cycle
| Stage | Product | Film | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Prepare | Degrease; remove rust and scale | ||
| 2. Prime | Stoving Primer | 35 µm | Flash-off 10 to 15 min, stove 20 to 30 min |
| 3. Finish | Stoving Enamel | 30 µm | Flash-off 10 to 15 min, stove 20 to 30 min |
| Total | 65 µm | Roughly 1 to 1.5 hours of oven and flash time | |
What the numbers mean
Coverage = 510 ÷ 30 = 17 m² per litre, the sheet’s figure. Wet film = 30 ÷ 0.51 ≈ 59 microns, matching the recommended 60.
How much to buy
About 2.9 L per 50 m² of parts and 5.9 L per 100 m² at the theoretical rate (our own calculation). Small parts and complex shapes lose much more to overspray, and the 6-month shelf life means ordering to your production plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can it go over other primers?
National’s listed system is Stoving Primer. Its Red Oxide Air Drying / Stoving Primer also lists Stoving Enamel as a topcoat. Ask us before mixing other systems.
Which thinner?
National Stoving Thinner, 5 to 10% by volume. See which National thinner to use.
Buy in Sharjah and Dubai
Al Tashteb Al Saree is an authorised National Paints retailer in Bu-Tina, Sharjah. Message us on WhatsApp with your shade and monthly volume.
Sources
- National Stoving Enamel data sheet (PDF)
- National Stoving Primer data sheet (PDF)
- National Red Oxide Air Drying / Stoving Primer data sheet (PDF)
- National Paints surface preparation guide, Sec. A-2 (PDF)
All via AEC Online, retrieved 4 November 2026. Quantities and timings are our own calculations. The main image is illustrative.
