Dulux Metalshield® All Surface Primer is a high performance metal protection primer suitable for priming mild steel, aluminium, galvanised steel and fibreglass.
Touch Dry
20 minutes
Re-coat
1 hour
Cleaning materials
Acetone or Dulux Urethane Thinner
Application Tools
Brush, Roller, Spray
This is an industrial product designed for use by experienced Protective Coating applicators. Where conditions may require variation from the recommendations on this Product Data Sheet contact your nearest Dulux Representative for advice prior to painting. Do not apply in conditions outside the parameters stated in this document without the express written consent of Dulux Australia. Do not apply at temperatures below 10°C. Do not apply at relative humidity above 85% or when the surface is less than 3°C above the dewpoint. Do not overcoat before the minimum overcoat interval or wrinkling may occur. The surface can be marked for several days after application. Abrasive blast cleaned surfaces must be primed within 4 hours.
Steel: Round off all rough welds, sharp edges and remove weld spatter. Remove grease, oil and other contaminants in accordance with AS1627.1. Degrease with Gamlen CA 1 (a free-rinsing, alkaline detergent) according to the manufacturer’s written instructions and all safety warnings. Abrasive blast clean to a minimum of AS1627.4 Class 2.5 with a blast profile of 40 – 70 microns. Remove all dust brushing or vacuum. Steel where abrasive blast cleaning is not viable: Rust, mill scale, oxide deposits and old paint films on metal surfaces must be removed by power tool cleaning according to AS1627.2 Class 2. Coating performance is proportional to the degree of surface preparation.
Non-ferrous metals: Round off all sharp edges. Remove grease, oil and other contaminants in accordance with AS1627.1. Whip blast with fine non-metallic media such as plastic, glass or garnet to provide a key. Remove all dust with compressed air. Alternatively, degrease and abrade the surface with a non-metallic abrasive pad wetted with Gamlen CA 1 (a free-rinsing, alkaline detergent) and water. Rinse thoroughly with fresh potable water.
Brush / Roller
Suitable for small areas only. When brushing and rolling additional coats may be required to attain the specified thickness.
Conventional Spray
Thin up to 150 ml/litre with Acetone or Dulux? Urethane Thinner (965-63023) to aid atomisation. Apply in multiple wet coats overlapping each pass 50%.
Typical Set-up
Graco Delta Gun: 1.4mm (239543)
Pressure at Pot: 70-100 kPa (10-15 p.s.i.)
Pressure at Gun: 380-410 kPa (55-60 p.s.i.)
HVLP 1.4 Fluid Tip
Airless Spray
Not recommended
