Pre-painted 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 Metalshield Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt. Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.

Galvanised Iron, Zincalume®
Clean surface with sugar soap and a Scotch-Brite™ Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt. Rinse with clean water. Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield Etch Primer.

Aluminium, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
Clean surface with sugar soap and a Scotch-Brite™ Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt. Rinse with clean water. Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer. Ensure the surface has thoroughly dried prior to application. Commercial applications may require additional surface preparation.

New Bare Steel and Wrought Iron
Wipe surface with Metalshield Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt. Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.

Stir contents thoroughly with a broad, flat stirrer using a stirring, lifting action. Thin with up to 50ml per litre with Metalshield Brush Thinner prior to brush or roller application. For spraying, thin up to 100ml per litre with Metalshield Brush Thinner or Metalshield Spray Thinner. Stir well prior to applying 2 coats of Metalshield Epoxy by brush, roller or spray to a suitably primed surface. Application and drying temperatures must be above 10°C.