Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer
Before the colour,
lay the foundation.
Alkyd-based anti-corrosive primer for steel structures and subsequent alkyd topcoats.
Plan your project
A LITTLE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR SPACE
Illustrative setting · not a product application photograph- Matt finish
- Surface adhesion
Help the next coat
start in the right place.
Alkyd-based anti-corrosive primer for steel structures and subsequent alkyd topcoats.
Match the surface
Choose a primer intended for the substrate and topcoat.
Prepare & prime
Follow the product’s preparation and thinning instructions.
Build the finish
Allow the specified drying time before the compatible topcoat.
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made simple.
Choose a pack and ask us about Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer for your project.
Know the details.
Get the finish right.
Practical guidance for your painter and your project.
Technical data sheetProduct application & specificationsDownloadProduct specifications & pack sizes
| Product family | Solvent Thinnable Primers |
|---|---|
| Pack sizes | 500ml, 1L, 4L, 10L, 20L |
| Finish | Smooth matt |
| Coverage | 15–17 m²/L per coat on smooth mild steel by brush |
| Dilution | 5–8% pure mineral turpentine |
| Surface drying | 1 hour maximum |
| Recoating | 8 hours at 30°C and 65% RH |
Source: Red Oxide Metal Primer_TDSV2.pdf
Preparation & application
- Prepare the metal surface to remove rust, grease, dust and loose material before priming.
- Thin as specified and apply the primer. Use the substrate-specific filler and topcoat sequence in the linked TDS.
- The application instructions allow 6–8 hours after priming. Apply the finishing coat within 7–8 days; check the TDS technical table for the stated recoat time.
Coverage & important notes
Coverage varies with application method, surface roughness, porosity and site conditions. Figures retain the coat/system basis stated in the supplied TDS.
Read the full technical data sheet for substrate-specific preparation, compatible coating systems, precautions and safety information. Warranty claims are subject to separate warranty terms.
Before you choose.
What is Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer used for?
Alkyd-based anti-corrosive primer for steel structures and subsequent alkyd topcoats.
Which pack sizes are available for Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer?
Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer is listed in 500ml, 1L, 4L, 10L, 20L packs in the supplied technical data sheet.
What coverage does Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer provide?
Coverage: 15–17 m²/L per coat on smooth mild steel by brush. Coverage varies with application method, surface roughness, porosity and site conditions. Figures retain the coat/system basis stated in the supplied TDS.
When can Premium Red Oxide Metal Primer be recoated?
8 hours at 30°C and 65% RH. Follow the substrate-specific application sequence in the technical data sheet.
