About Rust-Oleum Metal Cladding Primer
Water based quick, drying primer for use on all metal substrates including bare or blasted steel, galvanized steel, zinc aluminium and plastisol.
Metal Cladding Primer provides corrosion protection under light industrial exposure conditions, if followed by a coat of Metal Cladding Topcoat.
On bare or blasted steel two coats of Metal Cladding Primer should be applied prior to the application of the Metal Cladding Topcoat.
Metal Cladding Primer is a waterborne, matt finish with a high filling and hiding power.
- Easy to apply
- High filling and hiding power
- Excellent flow out
- Quick drying
- Low VOC
Surface Preparation
Remove grease, oil and all other surface contaminations by alkaline or high pressure (steam) cleaning in combination with appropriate detergents.
For optimum results remove rust, rust scale, mill scale and deteriorated coatings by abrasive blasting.
If blasting is not possible, remove loose rust and loose coatings by scraping and/or wire brushing.
Zinc or aluminium corrosion products can be removed with Surfa-Etch 108 Etching Solution followed by rinsing with plenty of fresh water.
Remove deteriorated coatings by scraping and wire brushing.
Sand intact coatings to roughen the surface slightly.
The surface must be clean and may be slightly damp during application.
Application and Thinning
Brush: dilute sparingly with water if required.
Roller: use a medium pile roller dilute sparingly with water if required. Roller application may require 2 coats to achieve the recommended dry film thickness.
Air-atomised spray: Dilute sparingly, if required, with water. Gravity cup and pressure cup. Tip size: 1.2 -1.8 mm. Atomising pressure: 2 - 4 bar.
Airless spray: Dilute sparingly, if required, with water. Pneumatic and electric airless equipment. Tip size: 0.015-0.018 inch. Fluid pressure: 150 - 225 bar. Check wet film thickness, avoid excessive film thickness.
1 coat is sufficient in most cases.
The product can remain a little sticky if it is used on new cladding.
For further information refer to the Product Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet.
