Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ is a high performance topcoat deisgned for the protection of ALL suitably prepared metal surfaces. This fast drying technology is ideal for projects that require easy application and quick turnaround.
Touch Dry
30 minutes
Re-coat
1 hour
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Brush, Roller, Spray
Pre-primed Metal Surfaces:
• Dust and wash off and allow to thoroughly dry.
Aged and Previously Painted Metal Surfaces:
• Remove all unsound paint and scrape off all loose and flaking paint.
• Clean with a mild detergent.
• Sand all surfaces to a flat finish.
• Dust and wash off and allow to thoroughly dry.
Rusted Base Metal Surfaces:
• Remove any loose, flaky rust by scraping, sanding or wire brushing.
• Dust and wash off and allow to thoroughly dry.
New Bare Steel and Wrought Iron:
• Wipe the surface with Metalshield Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oil and dirt.
• Thoroughly sand the new metal surface
• Dust and wash off and allow to thoroughly dry.
New Galvanised Iron, Zincalume®, Aluminium, COLORBOND® Steel & COLOURSTEEL®:
• Clean surface with mild detergent and a SCOTCH-BRITE® Pad to remove any grease, oil, dirt or white rust.
• Rinse with clean, potable water.
• Ensure surface is thoroughly dry before priming or top coating.
Any Other Metal Types:
• Preparation requirements can vary depending on the condition of the substrate. Contact Help & Advice for further information
For Trade, Industrial, Structural and Commercial applications, contact your Dulux Specification Specialist or Protective Coating Specialist for further advice.
• Mix thoroughly using a paddle stirrer or equivalent until the contents are uniform.
• Apply even coats of the material to the prepared surface with a roller or brush.
• Additional coats may be required to attain the specified thickness.
• Thinning is not normally required; however, up to 50 ml/litre of potable water may be added to aid application.
Do not pour leftover paint down the drain.
Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.
Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.
Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first.
Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
