This primer has been formulated to have outstanding adhesion and rust inhibition properties. Designed to have easy application qualities combined with excellent intercoat adhesion.
Steel structures and bulk storage tanks.
| Application | |
|---|---|
| Method | Brush or roll – use as supplied or thin sparingly with Mineral Spirits. To spray: Thin 10 – 15% with VM & P Naphtha. |
| Surface Preparation | Metal must be clean and free from oil and other contaminants. Rust must be removed using a wire brush or by a commercial grade sandblast. |
| Comments | Add no more than 12 fluid ounces of thinner per gallon of primer when conforming to 3.5 VOC maximum. When priming over sandblasted metal it is strongly suggested that 2 coats of primer be used to ensure a good service life. When spraying with this primer you may recoat 30 – 60 minutes after the primer has flashed off. |
| Thinning and Clean Up | Use Mineral Spirits or VM & P Naphtha. |
| Mixing | |
| Viscosity | 82 – 88 KU |
| Dry Time | |
| Drying Time at 70º | 2 – 3 hours to handle |
| Recoat | 24 hours |
| Gloss at 60º | 10 maximum |
| Regulatory | |
| V.O.C. | 3.12 lbs per gallon |
| Hazard Data | Flash point 100º F – Combustible Liquid. Lead and Chromium free. |
| Solids By Volume | 52% |
| Technical Data | |
| Weight Per Gallon | 11.5 lbs |
| Theoretical Coverage (No Loss) | 834 square feet per gallon at 1 mil dry |
| Practical Spreading | 333 square feet per gallon at 2 mils dry, (assumes approximately 20% loss) |