PreKote® cleans the surface to be painted while enhancing the adhesion of coatings and improves corrosion protection - all with a superior, non-hazardous and safe technology. This easy-to-apply process deposits a molecular layer that bonds to the surface of metal or composite material. This layer allows the coating, when applied, to get closer to the substrate surface than traditional pre-treatments creating a stronger bond with the surface.

PreKote® also provides a polar/non-polar molecule that attaches itself to permanently imbedded contamination; this molecule attracts the coating. In contrast, traditional conversion coatings containing heavy metals such as chrome or zinc have no mechanism by which to attach themselves to permanently imbedded contamination. Since the coating cannot attach itself to those areas, it is a common cause of coating blisters, outgassing (pinholes), skips, etc.

Prekote Technical Data Sheet

Prekote Aircraft Application Procedures

Aluminum Spray Process

Aluminum Immersion Process

T.O. 1-1-8 March 2004

PreKote application procedures vary. Always consult and follow your specific technical order or facility application procedures and safety (PPE) guidelines.  Videos below are for reference only. Please contact Pantheon for further information.

PreKote General Aviation Training Video
Product information, materials/tools needed, and step-by-step application process for applying PreKote to General Aviation aircraft.

F-16: PreKote Application Video
PreKote has been flying on F-16s for over a decade. This video breaks down the PreKote application    process used at Hill Air Force Base.

B1-B: PreKote Informational Video
Informational video about PreKote implementation at Tinker Air Force Base.