Product Description
A quick drying, general purpose below waterline primer which has been formulated for use on metal keels and hulls prior to antifouling. It is however also suitable for use as a barrier/sealer coat between unknown or incompatible antifoulings.
Coverage: 5.6m2/750ml 18.5m2/2.5lt
Preparation Wash all surfaces except STEEL with Super Cleaner.
BARE GRP: Sand using 180-220 grade (grit) paper.
BARE WOOD: Sand with 80-180 grade paper. Intertox if required. Pre-prime with Primocon thinned 10-15% with Thinners No.3 (15-20% oily woods).
PLYWOOD:: Sand with 80-180 grade paper. Intertox if required. Pre-prime with Primocon thinned 10-15% with Thinners No.3.
ALUMINIUM: Mechanically abrade using aluminium compatible paper or low pressure grit blast using aluminium oxide. Pre-prime using Etch Primer.
ZINC/GALVANISED STEEL: Pre-prime using Etch Primer.
LEAD: Rub down with an emery cloth or power wire brush. Pre-prime using Etch Primer.
STEEL: Gritblast to Sa 2½ - near white metal surface. If gritblasting is not possible, grind the metal surface with 24-36 grit abrasive discs to a uniform, clean, bright metal surface with a 50-75 microns anchor pattern. Use angle grinder on small areas. Pre-prime with Primocon thinned 10-15% with Thinners No.3.
PREVIOUSLY ANTIFOULED SURFACE:
In Good Condition: Remove loose material. Wash down with fresh water. Allow to dry.
In Poor Condition: Remove using Interstrip.
Method If filling is required, use appropriate filler after the first coat of Primocon has been applied. Before painting, remove any dust with a dust wipe. Apply the following number of coats: GRP - 1, Wood/Plywood - 3, Aluminium/Alloy/Zinc/Galvanised Steel/Lead/Steel - 5, Barrier/Sealer coat - 1.
Hints Mixing Stir well before use.
Thinner YTA085 Thinners No.3 GTA007.
Cleaner YTA085 Thinners No.3
Airless Spray Pressure: 211 bar. Tip Size: 2180-2680.
Some Important Points Do not use below 5°C. Do not overcoat with 2-component products. Ambient temperature should be minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Product temperature should be minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be 3°C/5°F above dew point and maximum 35°C/95°F. Under certain application conditions it may not be possible to achieve 40 microns dry film thickness in a single coat application. For application to GRP a single coat of Primocon is suitable providing that the dry film thickness is 20 microns or above. For other substrates further coats than that stated should be applied to ensure adequate film thickness is applied for protection of the substrate. Primocon prevents leaching of TBT from an underlying antifouling dry film thickness of 80 microns (minimum of 2 coats by roller). We have studied the leaching rate of TBT from a TBT SPC antifouling (Superyacht 900) overcoated with Primocon (applied as specified) & seen that TBT leaching is prevented. The leaching rate determination method used was ASTM D5108-90 (2002) Standard Test Method for Organotin Release Rates of Antifouling Coating Systems in Sea Water.
Compatibility/Substrates Suitable for all substrates specified.
Number of Coats 1-5 by brush depending on substrate
Coverage (Theoretical) - 8.33 (m²/lt)
(Practical) - 7.40 (m²/lt) by brush
THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED VIA AIRFREIGHT AND IS THEREFORE ONLY AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN THE UK, IRELAND AND EUROPE.
COLOUR CHARTS ARE SUPPLIED AS A GUIDE ONLY AND MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON DUE TO THE OBVIOUS DIFFERENCES IN HOW EACH INDIVIDUAL COMPUTER/MONITOR PORTRAYS THEM.