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Berger Zinc Chromate Red Oxide Primer
Red oxide primer is a specially formulated coating used as a base coat for ferrous metals.
Berger Red oxide primer is formulated for interior and exterior use on ferrous metal and is not usually suitable for galvanized or nonferrous metals like aluminium, copper or brass. Ferrous metals contain iron. To confirm if your metal is ferrous or nonferrous, test it using a magnet. Ferrous metals are magnetic, and nonferrous metals are not. Berger Zinc Chromate Red oxide primer is an anti-corrosion coating, designed to stop rust formation. It can be applied directly over a rusty surface and is most ideal for exterior use. Red oxide primer can be coated with Berger 404, Rustpro or Machinery Enamel once dry.
Features
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Excellent adhesion
Anti-rust protection
Performs well inside and outSurface preparation:
- Ensure that all substrates are clean and free from grease or oil
- A clean surface ensures proper adhesion of the primer
- Remove all loose and flaking material by scraping with a paint scraper, wire brush or by sanding
- For some metals, flame cleaning or grit blasting may be necessary
Application Procedure:
- When applying red oxide primer, use a brush or a short pile roller Thinning is not required if applying by brush or roller
- For airless sprayer thin primer 10% to 15% by volume with Berger Reducer #2
- Begin thinning with as little solvent and add more as needed until the right consistency is achieved
- Spray red oxide primer onto the surface with a minimum working pressure of 2000 psi
- Apply 1 coat to provide an adequate base coat to your metal
- Touch dry 15 minutes. To handle 1 hour and recoat time 4 hours
Tips: Berger recommends applying two (2) coats in conditions of high humidity and severe exposure.
Tools you will need
Paint Brush
Paint Roller
Spray Gun
Available Packs
1 Gallon
1 Coat
6 m2/ ltr**
Coverage
On well-prepared surfaces, as per the painting system recommended. Please refer to the Product Data Sheet for surface preparation and method of application.
** Actual coverage may vary from the quoted coverage due to factors such as method and condition of application, surface roughness, and porosity.
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