Tikkurila Temacoat GPL-S Primer is a two-component, polyamide-cured high build epoxy primer containing zinc phosphate.

Rapidly recoatable Temacoat GPL-S Primer is used as a primer or an intermediate coat in paint systems exposed to abrasion and chemical stress. The paint adheres extremely well to steel, zinc and aluminium surfaces making it a universal, all-round primer for various applications.

With a special hardener, Temacoat GPL-S Primer cures even at sub-zero temperatures and it can be overcoated after a prolonged period of time. The recommended usage areas are bridges, haulage equipment, cranes, steel masts, conveyors and other steelwork, machinery and equipment.

Temacoat GPL-S Primer has a MED certificate and is thus accepted for painting interior ship surfaces. The primer can be tinted to various of colors, which helps achieve the best possible hiding power for the topcoat.

With hardener 008 5610 Temacoat GPL-S Primer enables curing even at temperatures down to -10°C.

Also available in 200L in TVT 4002. Please contact us for more information. Available with Hardener 008 5600; Faster Curing Hardener (008 5605) or Hardener for use in sub-zero temperatures (008 5610) available as POA subject to a 14-21 day lead time - call our sales team on 0113 2455450 or [email protected]

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• Features & Benefits
• Technical Data
• Surface Preparation
• Recommended Primers
• Recommended Topcoats
• Application Conditions
• Mixing Components
• Application
• Thinner/Cleaning
• VOC
• Health And Safety

Features & Benefits

• Rapidly recoatable Temacoat GPL-S Primer is used as a primer or an intermediate coat in paint systems exposed to abrasion and chemical stress.
• The paint adheres extremely well to steel, zinc and aluminium surfaces making it a universal, all-round primer for various applications.
• With a special hardener, Temacoat GPL-S Primer cures even at sub-zero temperatures and it can be overcoated after a prolonged period of time.
• The product has MED (Marine Equipment Directive) certificate no EUFI29-19002494- MED and is thus accepted for painting surfaces inside the ships.
• The primer can be tinted to various of colors, which helps achieve the best possible hiding power for the topcoat.
• Can be used as an intermediate coat on zinc-rich epoxy and zinc silicate paints.
• Rapidly recoatable.
• Recommended for bridges, haulage equipment, cranes, steel masts, conveyors and other steelwork, machinery and equipment.

Technical Data

Volume Solids: 55±2% (ISO 3233)

Weight Solids: 68±2%

Specific Gravity: 1.3–1.4 kg / l (mixed)

Mixing Ratio

• Base - 4 parts by volume - Temacoat GPL-S Primer
• Hardener - 1 part by volume - 008 5600 or 008 5605 (fast)

• Base - 5 parts by volume - Temacoat GPL-S Primer
• Hardener - 1 part by volume - 008 5610 (for sub zero temperarures)

Recommended Film Thicknesses and Theoretical Coverage:

Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.

Drying Time:

Available with Hardener 008 5600; Faster Curing Hardener (008 5605) or Hardener for use in sub-zero temperatures (008 5610) available as POA subject to a 14-21 day lead time - call our sales team on 0113 2455450 or [email protected].

Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.

Surface Preparation

Oil, grease, salts and dirt are removed by appropriate means. (ISO 12944-4)

Steel Surfaces:

• Blast clean to grade Sa2½. (ISO 8501-1) .
• If blast cleaning is not possible, phosphating is recommended for cold rolled steel to improve adhesion.

Zinc Surfaces:

• Sweep blast clean with mineral abrasives, e.g. quartz sand, to an even roughness.
• If sweep blasting is not possible, the surface should be roughened by hand abrading or washed with Panssaripesu detergent.

Aluminium Surfaces:

• Sweep blast clean with non-metallic abrasives to an even roughness.
• If sweep blasting is not possible, the surface should be roughened by hand abrading or washed with MAALIPESU detergent

Stainless Steel:

• Roughen the surface by grinding or sweep blasting using non-metallic abrasives.

Primed Surfaces:

• Oil, grease, salt and dirt are removed from the surface by appropriate means.
• Repair any damage to the primer coat.
• Note the overcoating time of primer.

Note! Hardener 008 5610 is to be used only in steel or primed surfaces.

Recommended Primers

• Temabond ST 200
• Temacoat GPL-S Primer
• Temazinc 77
• Temasil 90
• Temabond ST 300

Recommended Topcoats

• Fontecoat EP 50
• Fontecoat EP 80
• Temacoat GPL
• Temacoat GS 50
• Temacoat RM 40
• Temacoat SPA 50
• Temadur 10
• Temadur 20
• Temadur 50
• Temadur 90
• Temadur HS 90
• Temadur SC-F 20
• Temadur SC-F 50
• Temadur SC-F 80
• Temathane 50
• Temathane 90
• Temathane PC 50
• Temathane PC 80

Application Conditions

With hardener 008 5600 or 008 5605 (fast):

• All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
• During application and drying the temperature of the substrate should be minimum 0°C and relative humidity of the air should not exceed 80%..
• The surface temperature of the steel should be at least 3°C above the dew point.
• The product should not be applied at temperatures below 0°C where there is a possibility of ice formation on the substrate.
• The temperature of paint itself should be above +15°C for proper application.
• Good ventilation is required in confined areas during application and drying.

With hardener 008 5610 (for sub zero temperatures):

• All surfaces must be clean and dry and free from contamination.
• During application and drying the temperature of the surface should not fall below -10°C.
• The surface temperature of steel should remain at least 3°C above the dew point.
• Care has to be taken that there is no ice on the substrate.
• For proper application the temperature of the paint itself should be above +15°C during mixing and application.
• Good ventilation and sufficient air movement is required in confined areas during application and drying.

Note! There is a natural tendency of this coating to chalk, discolor or yellow unevenly. It is recommended to use polyurethane topcoat when there are high aesthetical requirements on colour appearance.

Mixing Components

• First stir base and hardener separately.
• The correct proportions of base and hardener must be mixed thoroughly before use.
• Use power mixer for mixing.
• Insufficient mixing or incorrect mixing ratio will result in uneven drying of the surface and weaken the properties of the coating.

Application

• For airless spraying, the product is thinned approximately 0–15%.
• Recommended nozzle tip is 0.011"–0.017" and pressure 120–160 bar.
• Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object.
• Use brush application only for stripe coating. For brush application the product should be thinned according to the circumstances.

Thinner/Cleaning

Thinner 1031.

VOC

The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 425 g/litre of paint mixture. VOC content of the paint mixture (thinned 15% by volume) is 485 g/l.

Health And Safety

Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets.

For industrial and professional use only.

Please contact Rawlins Paints' Technical Support Team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for more information.