Description

DESCRIPTION: BOYSEN^® Red Oxide Metal Primer is an alkyd-based, rust inhibiting primer for steel and iron surfaces. It works exceptionally well for industries where there is an immediate need to prolong the life of metal products.

PRINCIPAL USES: As primer for exterior and interior steel.

DRY TIME:
Touch: 2 hours
Recoat: 12 hours

TINTING: Not applicable

THINNING SOLVENT: Thin with not more than 1- Liter of BOYSEN^® Paint Thinner B-0340 per 4- Liter can of BOYSEN^® alkyd enamel products.

CLEAN-UP SOLVENT: BOYSEN^® Paint Thinner B-0340

PACKAGING: 1-Liter, 4-Liters, and 16-Liters

APPLICATION: By brush or roller

SURFACE PREPARATION:
Wipe the surface with a rag soaked in paint thinner to remove grease, oil, wax and other foreign matter. For new galvanized surfaces, you may opt to etch the surface by applying 10% BOYSEN^® Metal Etching Solution B-71 (Dilute 1 part of B-71 to 9 parts water). Rinse with water and dry immediately.

Unpainted galvanized surfaces that have been exposed for 6 months or more need not be etched.

For recoating pre-painted galvanized surfaces in good condition, sand lightly then wipe the surface with a clean rag before applying paint. Remove all loose paint film to sound surface. Spot prime bare substrate.

For corroded galvanized surfaces, remove rust by wire brushing and use BOYSEN^® Metal Etching Solution B-71. Let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to remove all remaining residue. Immediately prime after drying.

PAINTING SCHEDULE:
Metal Surfaces
Primer: BOYSEN^® Red Oxide Metal Primer B-310
2nd & 3rd coat: BOYSEN^® Quick Drying Enamel or BOYSEN^® Cool Shades™ or BOYSEN^® Roofgard™

Boysen’s Red Oxide Metal Primer: Expertly formulated to shield metal surfaces, providing superior rust protection and ensuring long-lasting vibrant results.