| Preparation |
FACTORY
PAINTED SURFACES: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe down with
Brush-Ease 433 or Special Thinner 216 to remove sanding residue.
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper.
Wipe down with Brush-Ease 433 or Special Thinner 216 to remove sanding
residue.
BARE METAL: Surface should be blasted to bright metal. For steel
surfaces, grit blasting is preferred. For aluminum or other light
alloys, sandblast if possible or grind with medium coarse grade (grit)
emery cloth. Remove all blasting/grinding/sanding residues with a clean
air line and sweep with a clean brush or broom. (Vacuum clean for best
results.) Do not wipe with cloth rages after blasting or sanding as
fibers may be pulled out and protrude through the primer coats. |
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| Method |
Apply
a minimum of 3 coats of Primocon. Primocon may be applied directly to
blasted metals if applied within 1 hour after blasting. If sanded or if
more than 1 hour has passed since blasting, prime bare metal with
Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354. |
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| Hints |
Airless
Spray Pressure: 170-204 bar/2500-3000 psi. Tip Size: 0.53 mm/21
thou.
Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.47
bar/50-65 psi (gun pressure); 8-10 psi (pot pressure). Tip Size: 1.5-1.8
mm/60-70 thou. Siphon Cup: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi - gun
pressure. Tip Size: 1.8-2.2 mm/70-85 thou. When spraying with Siphon Cup
equipment, reduce first with Special Thinner 216.
Other Apply extra coats of Primocon over riveted or welded
areas. Do not sand between coats of Primocon or between last coat of
primer and first coat of antifouling. There is no maximum overcoating
time between coats of Primocon or between the last coat of primer and
the first coat of antifouling paint. It is, however, suggested that
after thirty days the surface is sanded and wiped clean before
proceeding. |
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| Some
Important Points |
Product
temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F.
Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F.
Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F. |
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| Compatibility/Substrates |
Primocon
should be applied to freshly sandblasted metal, metal that has been
etched with Viny-Lux® Primewash 353/354 or to previously painted
surfaces. Do not use under vinyl based antifouling paints such as VC
Offshore or Baltoplate. |
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| Number
of Coats |
3-4
as needed |
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| Coverage |
(Theoretical)
- 210 (ft²/Gal) by brush, 170 (ft²/Gal) by spray |
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| Recommended
DFT |
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| Recommended
WFT |
7.5
mils wet |
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| Application
Methods |
Brush,
Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray - Pressure Pot or Siphon Cup |
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