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Tikkurila Temacoat HS-F Primer is a universal epoxy primer that offers good adhesion and excellent protection against climatic, mechanical or chemical stress on a range of metal surfaces. Recommended for building frameworks, bridges, conveyors and other steelwork and equipment.All-seasons product (-10°C up to 40°C) Short overcoating time...
£418.40 (incl. VAT)
£348.67 (ex. VAT)
Tikkurila Temadur Primer is a two-component matt polyurethane primer containing anti-corrosive pigments, hardener aliphatic isocyanate. Recommended for painting of haulage equipment, storage tank exteriors and other steelwork, machinery and equipment.Forms a smooth and dense substrate for the subsequent paint layer Used as a primer in...
£218.92 (incl. VAT)
£182.43 (ex. VAT)
High build 2K polyurethane primer used in conjunction with Selemix 2K Acrylic and PU topcoats for a system suitable for the finishing and protection of machinery, agricultural and construction equipment, and many other industrial painting applications.Gives good corrosion resistance and can be used on Steel, Cast Iron, Light Alloys,...
£242.39 (incl. VAT)
£201.99 (ex. VAT)
Hempadur Tiecoat 49183 is an anticorrosive two-component epoxy for atmospheric and immersion service, used as a "tiecoat" between epoxy and physically drying coatings. For immersion service, it can also replace a second anti-corrosive primer coat for the underwater coating system and at the same time act as "tiecoat" for antifouling. For...
£251.38 (incl. VAT)
£209.48 (ex. VAT)
Tintable primer with 6,700+ colours and a fast drying time for use in a wet on wet system when recoated with 2K Topcoats.For use on Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminium, Light Alloys, GRP & Previously Painted Surfaces Good anticorrosive properties - Suitable for the finishing and protection of machinery, agricultural & construction...
£494.03 (incl. VAT)
£411.69 (ex. VAT)
Fast-curing primer with 6,700+ colours and a fast drying time for use in a wet on wet system when recoated with 2K Topcoats.For use on Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminium, Light Alloys, GRP & Previously Painted Surfaces Good anticorrosive properties - Suitable for the finishing and protection of machinery, agricultural & construction...
£497.46 (incl. VAT)
£414.55 (ex. VAT)
Fast drying tintable primer with 6,700+ colour options, may be used in a wet-on-wet system. For steel, cast iron, light alloys, and can be recoated without sanding even after a long period.Suitable for use on previously painted surfaces, machinery, signage and metal fabrication Available in over 6,700+ RAL, RAL Metallic*, BS, NCS and...
£1,293.52 (incl. VAT)
£1,077.93 (ex. VAT)
Fast drying tintable primer in 6,700+ colours which may be used in a wet-on-wet system. For use on Steel, Cast Iron, Light Alloys, and can be recoated without sanding even after a long period.Suitable for use on Machinery, Signage and Metal Fabrication, and Previously Painted Surfaces Available in over 6,700+ RAL, RAL Metallic*, BS, NCS...
£259.38 (incl. VAT)
£216.15 (ex. VAT)
Grey/reddish grey two component Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer with outstanding resistance to severe weathering.For use on structural steel, machinery, pipe and tank exteriors & general maintenance The high zinc content of the primer film gives a cathodic protection if the film is damaged, as it combines the toughness of an epoxy with the...
£408.08 (incl. VAT)
£340.07 (ex. VAT)
2K high build anticorrosive epoxy primer, especially suitable for blast-cleaned steel. Compatible with all Selemix 2K Acrylic and PU topcoats.Its robust application characteristics and good anticorrosive properties over ferrous substrates properties make it ideal for wide industrial uses Available in Beige and Light Grey (close to...
£278.03 (incl. VAT)
£231.69 (ex. VAT)
2K high build epoxy primer containing anticorrosive pigments, for use on steel, zinc plated steel and aluminium providing excellent protection against corrosion.Fast Curing version also available Outstanding chemical resistance - Low VOC content When used with Selemix 2K Topcoats, gives a high performance coating system suitable for...
£377.02 (incl. VAT)
£314.18 (ex. VAT)
Fast-curing 2K high build epoxy primer containing anticorrosive pigments, for use on steel, zinc plated steel and aluminium providing excellent protection against corrosion.Standard Curing version also available Outstanding chemical resistance - Low VOC content When used with Selemix 2K Topcoats, gives a high performance coating system...
£377.02 (incl. VAT)
£314.18 (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.
