Prime Shield
Product Overview
Prime Shield Etch Primer
Prime Shield is a primer designed for use on various metal substrates.
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Benefits
Prime Shield can be used to prime metal substrates with excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance. The primer can then be top coated with various coatings including alkyds, epoxies, urethanes, acrylics, lacquers, and water-based products.
Features
- Excellent adhesion
- Excellent salt spray resistance
- Available as aerosol
Finish
- Color: Gray
- Gloss: Matte (0-10 GU @ 60°)
Spread Rate
- Theoretical Coverage: 463 sq. ft. per gallon @ 1 mil DFT
- Recommended Coverage: 208 sq. ft. per gallon @ 2 mil DFT
Substrates
- Metal
Specifications
- Volume Solids: 29 ± 2%
- Weight per Gallon: 9.6 ± 0.2 lb
- Flash Point: 69ºF
- VOC: 628 g/L (5.24 lb/gal)
- Shelf Life: 12 months, unopened
Surface Preparation
The surface should be free of dirt, oil, grease, and foreign contaminants. Rusty areas should be wire brushed or sandblasted before applying Prime Shield.
Application Methods
Prime shield can be applied with air, airless, air assisted, and siphon type spray equipment. It is also available in aerosol cans.
Thinning is typically not necessary.
Dry Times
Cure Conditions:
70ºF / 21ºC @ 50% RH
Recoat:
2 - 4 hours
Clean-Up
Clean with lacquer thinner or MEK.
Disclaimer
Due to numerous application techniques/variables, the information above serves as a general guide only. Unless supplied in writing, Blue River Coatings makes no warranties, implied or expressed. Blue River Coatings will not be held liable for any incidents or damages that may occur with use of this information. Blue River Coatings reserves the right to decide whether any defective product will be replaced or credited. All information or any samples supplied is considered confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party unless given prior written permission by Blue River Coatings.