Metal Surfaces

Pre-painting

Surface should be free from dirt, dust, grease, rust, moisture etc. The area which is not to be painted must be covered by a masking tape, paper and/or cloth.

Surface Preparation

• De-grease and de-rust ferrous metal substrates by suitable treatment.
• For nonferrous metal substrates like Aluminium as well as Galvanised Iron, Tin etc pre-treat the surface with Apconyl Wash Primer -WP 636. For ferrous metal substrates apply AP Metal Primer - Corrosion Resistant either by brushing or spraying.
• If necessary, the use of AP Knifing Paste Filler is recommended to fill up dents and rectify surface imperfections.
• Ensure that the surface is free from moisture and loose matter.
• Apply one more coat of AP Metal Primer- corrosion resistant by brushing or spraying to cover puttied areas.
• For best results, allow the primer coat to dry for 6 hours and dry sand with emery paper no. 320 before application of subsequent coat.

Painting

For best results

• Allow the surface to dry overnight after application of primer as above.
• Apply top coat (Apcolite Premium Gloss Enamel or Apcolite Premium Satin Enamel, Gattu Synthetic Enamel ) using the recommended thinner. For best results, apply two coats allowing 8 hours of drying time between two coats.
• The first coat should be wet sanded with waterproof emery paper grade 400 before applying the second coat.