Anti-Corrosive Metal Paint

Direct 2 Metal Directions

SURFACE PREPARATION:

Surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and free of dust, dirt, oil, loose rust, excessive chalky material, grime, grease, wax, mould. Black mill scale, loose rust or other debris should be removed by thorough wire brushing or abrading.   

Thorough sanding of the surface is recommended.   

Steel exposed to salt or marine environment should be thoroughly  rinsed before application.   

If repainting make sure surface is sound (i.e: no loose or peeling paint),lightly sand any paint film edges.

PRIMING STEEL:

No primer is required in mild conditions or interior exposure. For maximum rust protection use a cold galvanising primer ,etch primer or use a anti-corrosive primer. If rust is difficult to remove,  use a rust converter followed by an anti-corrosive primer.

PRIMING NON-FERROUS,ALUMINIUM ETC:

Aluminum and zinc coated metals must be thoroughly cleaned of grease and contaminents. while D2M can be applied directly for maximum adhesion a etch primer may offer maximum protection.

APPLICATION: Brush, Roller or Spray.   SAND: Between each coat.

Step one:    Preparation as above.

Step two:    Apply the first coat applying evenly (do not apply in direct sunlight) once dry lightly sand before applying next coat.

Step three: Apply a second coat (dark colours may need a third  coat if painting over a light colour)

APPLYING PAINT:

Firstly stir paint with a flat paint stirrer (do not shake as this will aerate paint  leaving bubbles when applied. Use short nap roller. Pre-wet rollers and brushes before commencing application. Avoid excessive brushing or rolling over paint that has been applied more than 3 minutes before. If spraying thin with up to 10% with water.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Coverage: 11-15 Sq metres per Litre (per coat) depending on porosity  & texture of surface.

Dry time:   30 minutes                    

Re-Coat:   1-2 hours (depends on humidity & temperature)

Thinning:  Not recommended       

Clean-up:  Warm soapy water

Storage & surface temperature: Do not store or apply if lower than 10ºC or above 35 ºC

Eco advice: Only rain goes down the drain. Not Paint or reminants of cleaning equipment, brushes etc