Hempel Primer Undercoat

Hempel's Primer Undercoat is a fast-drying, high-coverage undercoat and intermediate coat, designed to ensure durability and surface stability in preparation for topcoating with single-component topcoats.

Recommended use:

On fiberglass, wood and steel surfaces.

For indoor and outdoor use above the waterline.

Features:

Very opaque.

Quick-drying.

Product safety:

Flash point: 40°C [104°F].

VOC content (389 g/L): Meets EU requirements.

Handling:

Handle with care. Follow the warning and safety labels on the packaging and paint containers.

Follow local and national regulations during use.

Product information:

Product code: 13201

Standard shade/code: White 10000

Dry matter content: 49 ± 2%

Specific gravity: 1.3 kg/L [11 lb/US gal]

Dry film thickness, reference: 40 microns [1.6 mils]

Surface preparation:

Remove oil, grease and other contaminants with a suitable detergent.

New building:

Unpainted surface: Sand the surface and remove dust.

New wood: Impregnate a dry and clean surface with a suitable wood impregnation agent and let dry.

Steel: Remove salt and other contaminants by cleaning with (high pressure) fresh water. Remove all rust and loose material by blast cleaning or wire brushing. Remove dust.

Maintenance and Repair: Previously treated surface - Sand, clean and dry the surface. Touch up and sand to achieve a uniform surface profile.

Diffusion:

Thinner: Hempel's Thinner 811 08111.

Application method and tool: Brush, roller, Paint Pad or airless sprayer.

Thinning max. volume 10% brush, roller, Paint Pad; 15% airless spray.

Film thickness, dry: 40 microns [1.6 mils].

Film thickness, wet: 80 microns [3.1 mils].

Theoretical coverage: 12 m²/L [490 sq ft/US gal].

Painting conditions:

Apply only to a dry and clean surface with a temperature at least 3°C ??[5°F] above the dew point, avoiding condensation.

The relative humidity must be below 85% during drying and curing.

Drying and Overpainting:

Touch dry hours: 3 (20°C [68°F]), 6 (10°C [50°F]).

Sanding dry hours: 24.

Overpainting: All masking tape used during paint application must be removed while the coating is still wet.

Notes on overpainting:

If the maximum overcoating time has been exceeded, the surface must be roughened to ensure adhesion.

Product descriptions for other products:

Next possible coat of paint:

Hempel's Multicoat

Hempel's Brilliant Gloss

Hempel's Non-Slip Deck Coating

Storage:

Shelf life: 60 months from date of manufacture in unopened original packaging.

Storage conditions: Store in accordance with local regulations.

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