Metalshield® Epoxy Enamel Flat
About Metalshield® Epoxy Enamel Flat
Areas to use
Surfaces
No primer required for new bare steel, wrought iron or pre-painted metal surfaces.
• Bare steel
• Wrought iron
• Galvanised iron
• ZINCALUME®
• Aluminium
• Copper
• Brass
• Stainless steel
• Metal
• Pre-painted metal surfaces
Use in combination with Metalshield primers for industrial strength metal protection.
Previously Painted Surfaces
Ensure the surface has thoroughly dried prior to application.
This product is ideal for domestic applications.
Pre-painted metal surfaces:
• Scrape off all loose and flaking paint.
• Sand all surfaces to a flat finish.
• Dust off.
If previously painted surface is in good condition then no primer is required.
Aged/lightly rusted surfaces:
• Remove any rust by scraping, sanding or wire brushing. Wipe surface with Dulux Metalshield® Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt.
• Once dry, apply one coat of Dulux Metalshield® All Surface Primer.
New bare steel, wrought iron:
• Wipe surface with Dulux Metalshield® Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt.
• Then abrade with Scotch-Brite® Pad.
• Wipe clean.
Galvanised iron, ZINCALUME®:
• Clean surface with Selleys® Sugar Soap and a Scotch-Brite® Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Once dry, apply one coat of Dulux Metalshield® RFU Etch Primer.
Aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel:
• Clean surface with Selleys® Sugar Soap and a Scotch-Brite® Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Once dry, apply one coat of Dulux Metalshield® All Surface Primer.
For highly corrosive environments and for commercial applications, refer to duspec.com.au or duspec.co.nz for appropriate specifications.
Brush, roller
• Stir contents thoroughly with a broad flat stirrer using a stirring, lifting action.
• Thinning is not usually required.
• For spraying, thin up to 100ml per litre with Dulux Metalshield® Brush Thinner or Dulux Metalshield® Spray Thinner.
• Stir well prior to applying two coats of Dulux Metalshield® Epoxy Enamel by brush, roller or spray to a suitably prepared surface.
• Application and drying temperatures must be above 10°C.
Unused paint
Waste rags contaminated with paint should be thoroughly soaked in water before adding to domestic waste collection.
Do not pour leftover paint down the drain.
Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.
Empty paint containers
Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.
Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first.
Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
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