Primers

Economical, high performance general purpose one pack Zinc chrome, Red oxide primer. HP primers are specially designed for use on mechanical cleaned steel formulated using selected anti-corrosion pigments. HP Primers are:

·         Compatible with most substrates and are surface tolerant

·         Are fast drying and offer corrosion protection in one coat

·         Can be applied on all exterior and interior and interior steel work

·         Overcoat able with Alkyd, Polyurethane and Chlorinated rubber finishes

Physical Constants

Typical Values

Guiding Application Details

Drying time (at 27oC, R.H. 70%)

Surface Preparation

·         For new steel remove mill scale completely

·         Degrease according to SSPC-SP 1 solvent cleaning

·        Prepare bare areas of steel to a minimum of St2 Swedish Standard SIS 05 59 00

·        Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and salt contamination

·        Feather or chip back weld spots, spatter and sharp areas to a sound edge

·        Ensure the area and substrate is dry and clean prior to application

·        Overlap the primer onto existing coatings by approximately 2-3 centimeters

·        Surface temperature while application must be at least 5oC above dew point