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Tikkurila Temabond WG 200 is two-component, low temperature curing, aluminium pigmented high-solids modified epoxy metal paint.Good chemical, solvent and abrasion resistance, due to the aluminium pigments Especially used as a primer for steel surfaces difficult to clean in process and chemical industry and in water immersion Excellent...
£264.78 (incl. VAT)
£220.65 (ex. VAT)
A quick drying, one pack alkyd primer, Interprime 198 is surface tolerant, compatible with most substrates and can be overcoated with a wide range of finishes.For the maintenance of above water areas Approved for the carriage of grain when used as part of an approved scheme For use at Maintenance & Repair or On Board Maintenance...
£76.62 (incl. VAT)
£63.85 (ex. VAT)
Sikalastic Metal Primer, a two-component anticorrosive primer for exposed metal substrates, prior to the application of Sika Liquid Plastic roofing and balcony waterproofing systems.Part of the Sika Liquid Plastics range Fast curing, overcoat possible after 6 hours Corrosion protection in industrial and marine environments Enhances...
£212.92 (incl. VAT)
£177.43 (ex. VAT)
Tikkurila Temalac SC-F 20, a high-solids alkyd paint containing anti-corrosive pigments, recommended as a single coat system for steel surfaces both indoors and outdoors including steel framework, service platforms and different types of machinery and equipment.Thousands of colours available Good application properties High film build...
£354.52 (incl. VAT)
£295.43 (ex. VAT)
Temalac SC-F 40, a high-solids alkyd paint containing anti-corrosive pigments especially designed for use as a single-coat system on steel surfaces. The product protects the surface from corrosion and is recommended for steel framework, service platforms and different types of machinery and equipment.Huge colour range, including RAL, BS...
£354.52 (incl. VAT)
£295.43 (ex. VAT)
International Intergard 251HS is a two component, low VOC, high solids, fast curing epoxy primer and intermediate containing zinc phosphate anti-corrosive pigmentation.Please note that all colours have a 10 -14 day lead time, on top of the stated delivery Suitable for overcoating within 2 hours Contains zinc phosphate anti-corrosive...
£400.67 (incl. VAT)
£333.89 (ex. VAT)
Use Axalta Speedspray QDH Primer for in-shop spray application to steelwork. It has excellent drying and enamel hold-out, which makes it an ideal base for top coating with Hi-Dur AD100 Finish, with good adhesion and corrosion resistance.Modified-alkyd zinc phosphate primer High build Use as a primer where fast drying properties are...
£62.69 (incl. VAT)
£52.24 (ex. VAT)
Axalta ViterWash T Etch Solution is a single pack phosphoric acid etch solution, designed for the surface treatment of fresh galvanising prior to painting.To etch bright, unweathered galvanised surfaces, as an adhesion promoter for subsequently applied paint coatings Turns the surface a grey-black colour on reaction to show effective...
£34.00 (incl. VAT)
£28.33 (ex. VAT)
Axalta Stokes Etch Primer Chromate-Free is a single pack pvb etch primer, chromate-free, for steel and non-ferrous metals.Formulated to be free from zinc chromate to EU Legislation 2007 Use as an adhesion promoter for degreased galvanising, aluminium, copper, brass, nickel, and cadmium Also suitable for aluminium cladding, galvanised...
£95.98 (incl. VAT)
£79.98 (ex. VAT)
Axalta ViterPrime 035 Primer/Finish is a fast drying, high build alkyd zinc phosphate anticorrosive primer or primer/finish for structural steelwork.Designed for shop application by airless spray Can be used as an anticorrosive primer/finish or be overcoated with conventional or two-pack polyurethane topcoats such as ViterThane PLV...
£38.39 (incl. VAT)
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Sherwin-Williams Magnalux 42PP is a two/three component polyester-based holding primer for use under all polyester and vinyl ester coatings. Part of the Magnalux range of coatings.For use on both blast cleaned steel and concrete surfaces (service temp up to 85°C) Touch dry in approximately 1.5 hours at 23°C Low VOC - 0.8 gms/litre...
£920.14 (incl. VAT)
£766.78 (ex. VAT)
Sherwin-Williams Magnalux 41VP is a two/three component vinyl ester based holding primer for use under all polyester and vinyl ester coatings. Part of the Magnalux range of coatings.For use on both blast cleaned steel and concrete surfaces (service temp above 85°C) Touch dry in approximately 1.5 hours at 23°C Low VOC - 0.8 gms/litre...
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£807.37 (ex. VAT)
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Rawlins Paints stock over 150 metal primers and undercoats, for any scaled project or environment – no matter how extreme the weather conditions are for external application. These range from Rust-Oleum’s CombiPrimer products for smaller surface areas, to Jotun’s Penguard, Pilot and Barrier ranges for larger surface areas in less hospitable environments – such as offshore areas. With many factors determining which primer will be best suit requirements, these may include one or more of the following:
Each product page will contain at least one datasheet documenting touch-dry times, surface preparation requirements, storage and application cleaning advice, and when the primer can have additional product coatings applied. Incorrectly applied coatings on-top of the primer/undercoat can drastically jeopardise its protective, rust-inhibiting, chemically resistant properties – so always follow application guidelines in the datasheets.
Rawlins Paints’ blog features many articles detailing how rust-inhibiting primers work, full system installations from primers to topcoats, product recommendations for specialist or unusual environments, as well as topics including how to paint on or over stainless steel.
Metal primers may not always be required on a project, but will always remain a recommendation to improve surface and substrate protection, as well as extend the lifespan of the topcoat or full system installation.
A metal primer’s primary job is to stop the metal from getting wet, or coming into direct contact with any form of moisture, damp or humidity. Whilst some metals contain anti-corrosive materials (such as the addition of zinc – which oxidises first, before the metal substrate does), without using a primer as an added precaution, over time the paint system will age and may decay or begin to deteriorate. When this happens, oxidation will begin, and can quickly lead to rust forming on the surface. Flaking and peeling paint on a surface is most commonly caused from a primer not being used. Stripping back topcoats from metal that has begun to peel can be a large and expensive task – colours may fade on larger surface areas over time, and simply treating and recoating smaller areas is not a ‘colour matching’ option.
Please note that not all metal primers are rust-inhibiting. Some provide other forms of surface protection and topcoat/system installation preparation. Red oxide primers are rust-inhibitive and should be used on ferrous metals to prevent rust and substrate surface oxidisation.
