Metal Surfaces

Pre-painting

Surface should be free from dirt, dust, grease, rust, moisture etc. The area which is not to be painted must be covered by a masking tape, paper and/or cloth.

Surface Preparation

• De-grease and de-rust ferrous metal substrates by suitable treatment.
• For nonferrous metal substrates like Aluminium as well as Galvanised Iron, Tin etc pre-treat the surface with METACARE ETCH PRIMER AP10 at a DFT of 15 microns.
• For galvanized iron only apply MEATPREP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR GALVO ENAMEL PRIMER.
• For ferrous metal substrates there are two solutions. Two-pack apply METACARE EPOXY PRIMER 1.16. Second solution is to apply MEATLPREP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ENAMEL PRIMER. , by brushing or spraying.
• Ensure that the surface is free from moisture and loose matter.
• Fill holes with appropriate steel putty.
• Spot prime putted areas with either tow pack METACARE EPOXY PRIMER 1.16 OR with MEATLPREP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ENAMEL PRIMER.
• For best results, allow the primer coats to dry for the recommended period; then sand with 220 Emery paper before application of subsequent coat.

Painting

For best results

• Allow the surface to dry overnight after application of primer as above.
• Apply top coat with either METALTOUGH INTERIOR/EXTERIOR GLOSS ENAMEL, or ENDURE ENAMEL GLOSS or SEMI GLOSS, or, heavy duty two-pack METACARE POLYUREAHTEAN 343 GLOSS. using the recommended thinner, 600 for single pack and 604 for two-pack system. For best results, apply two coats allowing 16 hours of drying time between two coats.
• Remember to wet sand the first coat with waterproof emery paper (400 grade) before applying the second coat.