IDRO ROYALE™: THE REVOLUTION IN GALVANIC FINISHES HAS ALREADY BEGUN
In the world of fine surfaces and paints, real innovation is measured in three elements: simplicity, performance, sustainability. Molteni Vernici, with the launch of IDRO ROYALE™, takes a technical and symbolic leap forward. A new completely water-based technology is born, capable of rewriting the rules of galvanic finishes. A finish that can be applied in a single coat, directly on polished or brushed metals, with dust-free air drying in just 5 minutes. One product, one vision: IDRO ROYALE™.
FROM WATER, A NEW MATTER
Water, a universal symbol of life and regeneration, in this case becomes the foundation of an advanced and unique technology in the world. In a historic moment in which sustainability is an essential requirement, Molteni Vernici transforms water into the main ally of the most sophisticated metal surfaces, without compromising in terms of aesthetics or performance.
The IDRO ROYALE™ formulation is completely free of solvents, VOCs and diisocyanates. A green cycle designed for those who work in the world of design, luxury, architecture, and must comply with the strictest international regulations (REACH, RoHS, PFAS Free, etc.).
WHAT IS IDRO ROYALE™
IDRO ROYALE™ is a highly resistant transparent finish, capable of faithfully reproducing the most iconic galvanic finishes: from polished brass to black nickel, from pink copper to gunmetal. Applicable in a single spray coat (without primer, without base), it adheres directly to polished, satin, vibrated metals, preserving their original aesthetic effect and adding durable and invisible protection.
No need for sanding, no more multilayer cycles, no need for polymerization ovens. It only takes 5 minutes in the air to obtain a protected surface, ready to be handled, mounted or shipped.
HOW DOES IT WORK
- Direct application: on stainless steel, brass, copper, polished or brushed aluminum.
- 1K system: single-component, ready to use.
- Spraying: with standard HVLP or AirMix equipment.
- Dust free: in just 5 minutes, without the use of ovens.
- Single hand finish: does not require a base coat, nor a transparent one.
- Perfect adhesion: even in critical conditions (edges, curves, edges).
The final surface is deep, shiny or satin, uniform, with chemical-physical adhesion tested even on stressed cycles (humidity, salt spray, scratches, wear).
AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL ELECTROPLATING
With IDRO ROYALE™, you no longer need to switch from expensive, polluting and dangerous galvanic treatments to obtain brilliant and precious surfaces. The finish reproduces the visual and tactile effect of the galvanic bath, maintaining the natural reflection of the polished metals and protecting them from external agents.
An immense advantage for companies around the world:
- of the piece of furniture,
- of lighting,
- of the hotel contract,
- fashion and accessories,
- of cosmetics and luxury packaging.
SUSTAINABILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISES
IDRO ROYALE™ is the concrete example of a technology with minimal environmental impact that does not renounce beauty. All components of the system are:
- water-based,
- without PFAS,
- free of VOC and formaldehyde,
- not classified as dangerous according to CLP,
- certifiable according to international standards (LEED, CAM, BREEAM).
Residues and washing water are treatable according to normal procedures for water-based products, drastically reducing disposal costs and risks during use.
WHY CHOOSE IDRO ROYALE™
- Simplicity: one product, one application.
- Speed: dust-free in 5 minutes, reduced production time.
- Final effect: identical to electroplating, without electroplating.
- Versatility: for indoor and outdoor use, on multiple metal surfaces.
- Green compliance: complies with all environmental regulations.
- Made in Italy: 100% Molteni Vernici research and production.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
IDRO ROYALE™ has already been chosen by major contemporary furniture brands for iconic collections, by international designers for metal prototypes, and by architects who required a fine finish compatible with the most recent green building protocols.
Among the most common applications:
- polished stainless steel structures and frames,
- satin brass elements for bathroom furniture,
- anodized aluminum details,
- vibrated copper components,
- mirror-effect gunmetal profiles.
A PRODUCT, A MESSAGE
The choice of the name IDRO ROYALE™ is not random. “IDRO” expresses its soul completely in water. “ROYALE” celebrates the highest level of aesthetic refinement achieved. This finish is the synthesis between technology and art, between environmental responsibility and iconic design.
The symbolic image created to represent IDRO ROYALE™ — a gold mirror plate that emerges from the sea, reflecting the power of the water and the depth of the sky — visually summarizes what the product is: resilience, elegance, sustainability.
BEYOND THE PRODUCT: THE PHILOSOPHY
IDRO ROYALE™ isn't just a new type of finish. It's a machine vision statement. In a world where chemistry is still often synonymous with compromises and environmental impact, Molteni Vernici shows that it is possible to innovate with respect, transforming water into a creative and technical tool at the same time.
Such an advanced and performing cycle was not born by chance, but from more than 80 years of chemical experience applied to design, from continuous experimentation with the most important architectural firms and from collaboration with the biggest international luxury brands.
CONCLUSIONS
With IDRO ROYALE™, the future of galvanic finishes is water-based. And it's already here.
A technology that simplifies, enhances, protects, respects.
A product that has the strength of the wave and the purity of its reflection.
