EPOXY RUST-PROOFING PAINT EM121 IN BLACK
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Rusty’s Tips: A practical guide on how to use this product
Painting galvanised steel might take a little more preparation,
Product Reviews
” I purchased some EM121 paint a while ago after reading numerous reviews, REALLY impressed with several factors, coverage, lack of mess, no runs, no brush bristles, how long the mixture was useable for and the quality of the results..”
Mr A Pearson – May 2019
Product description | 2 pack modified high build epoxy rust proofing paint. |
Pack description | 1.00ltr covers approx. 5m2. Includes 500ml component A, 500ml component Comp B
1.25ltr starter pack covers approx. 5m2. Includes 500ml component A, 500ml component Comp B & 250ml thinner 2.00ltr covers approx. 10m2. Includes 1ltr component A, 1ltr component B 2.25ltr chassis pack covers approx. 10m2. Includes 1ltr component A, 1ltr component B & 250ml thinner. 5ltr pack covers approx. 25m2. Includes 2.5ltr component A, 2.5ltr component B 6ltr pack covers approx. 25m2. Includes 2.5ltr component A, 2.5ltr component B & 1ltr thinner. 5ltr custom-made colour pack covers approx. 20 m2. Includes 2ltr component A, 2ltr component B & 1ltr thinner. |
Application temperature | Can be applied to steel as low as 0c. The steel must be at least 3 degrees above the current dew point. (See our dew point calculator.) |
Thinning | Use only the epoxy thinner supplied, from 5 to 20% max. |
Application & recoating | Brush or spray.
A second coat or topcoat can be applied any time after approx. 5 hours* with no need to abrade between coats. If recoating or top coating once the first coat has fully cured (after approx. 7 days), lightly abrade first with P320 paper. * At 20 degrees centigrade. Longer intervals may be required in colder conditions. |
Spraying | Minimum 1.8mm nozzle or an HB (high build) primer set up. Test atomisation on a test panel first. Viscosity will vary, i.e. thicker in colder temperatures. Data correct at 20c.
Conventional Spray (Air) 3-4bar – 44-58psi Airless Spray 18thou tip, 150 bar – 2176psi |
Pot life | Pot life is the time from mixing the two components to the point at which the mixed paint is no longer useable. For EM121, you have 2.5 hours of pot life once mixed at 20c – longer at colder temperatures. |
Shelf life | We recommend storing upside down in a dry place at around 20c. In these conditions, the product has a shelf life of 12 months.
Do not store below 20c as this can affect performance. |
Disposal | Allow any excess mixed paint to cure in your mixing cup and throw it away as dry waste. |
Cleaning | Clean up with standard thinner or gun wash. Do not thin the paint with standard thinner as this will affect the paint cure. |
Safety | Use in a well-ventilated atmosphere. Use a respirator face mask when spraying or brushing in an enclosed space. Please see the MSDS (material safety data sheet) in our data sheet area.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection. |
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Downloads and Media
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