Dulux Metalshield® Epoxy Enamel topcoat is ideal for protecting and decorating metal surfaces. Use in combination with Metalshield® primers for industrial strength metal protection.
Touch Dry
4 hours
Re-coat
24 hours
Cleaning materials
Dulux Metalshield® Brush Thinner or Dulux Metalshield® Spray Thinner
Application Tools
Brush, Roller, Spray
Do not apply externally when weather is doubtful, or late in afternoon during winter, as frost, rain or dew on the uncured film may result in complete loss of gloss or patchiness, and impair durability.
Tinter, if added, should be shaken and stirred in immediately and thoroughly.
All enamels will yellow with age. This can be accelerated by darkness, heat and exposure to ammonia from freshly painted acrylic paints and some cleaning agents, particularly during the drying period.
Pre-painted metal surfaces
Scrap off all loose and flaking paint. Sand all surfaces to a flat finish. Dust off. If previously painted metal surface is in good condition then no primer is required. Treat any bare metal as below.
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 1coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.
Aluminium, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
Clean surface with sugar soap and a Scotch-Brite(R) 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. This product is ideal for domestic applications. For highly corrosive environments and for commercial applications refer to duspec.com.au or duspec.co.nz for appropriate specifications.
New Bare Steel and Wrought Iron
Wipe surface with Metalshield Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt. Then abrade with a Scotch-Brite(R) Pad. Wipe clean. Galvanised Iron, Zincalume(R): Clean surface with sugar soap and a Scotch-Brite(R) Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt. Rinse with clean water. Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield RFU Etch 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.
