Hammerite Red Oxide Primer

Hammerite Red Oxide primer is a solvent based, rust stabilizing thick film primer for ferrous metals.

It contains anti-corrosive pigments and the thick film creates a barrier inhibiting the formation of further rust and helping to smooth rough substrates. Naturally red in colour.

Features and benefits:

• A high performance anti-corrosive formulation.

• Quick drying.

• For interior and exterior.

• Suitable for use on gates, railings and metal drainpipes.

Execution:

- Typical use:

• All surfaces must be clean and dry.

• Remove loose rust, scale and paint with a wire brush then rub down with coarse abrasive paper to provide a firm surface.

• Abrade bare steel with coarse abrasive paper.

• Degrease all surfaces with Hammerite Brush Cleaner & Thinners and allow to dry.

- System information:

• Stir paint thoroughly. For best results when applying by roller, use a short pile mohair roller.

• Apply two coats of Hammerite Red Oxide Primer, allowing a minimum of six hours between coats.

• A topcoat may be applied after a minimum of six hours. For best results, allow 24 hours.

• Hammerite Red Oxide Primer can be overpainted with most paints.

Application:

• Red Oxide Primer is specially formulated for use on iron or steel and can be applied to bare or corroded substrates . It is quick drying, red in colour and is suitable for use on interior and exterior metalwork, including gates, railings and drainpipes. It can be overpainted with most paints.

• Not suitable for non-ferrous metals, for immersion, or for surfaces in contact with potable water or foodstuffs.

• For non-ferrous metals use Hammerite Special Metals Primer.