PRIMECOAT Series

A1 Primecoat

Product Description

Epoxytec A1 Primecoat™ is a surface tolerant, two-component, multi-purpose primer (barrier coat). Formulated for high film build and long term protection from salt/fresh water, as well as a wide variety of chemical exposures. Exceptional corrosion protection with advanced rust inhibitors. Excellent adhesion to tight rust. Fine adhesion to damp surfaces. Ideal for maintenance painting and fabrication shop applications. The high solids content ensures adequate protection of sharp edges, corners, and welds.

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Features

  • Excellent resistance to corrosion and chemicals
  • Low viscosity
  • Self leveling
  • Surface tolerant
  • Good flexibility
  • Easy to apply by roller, brush or spray

Product Applications

  • Metal priming and sealing as a base coat
  • Marine applications
  • Above/below water hull areas
  • Fabrication shops
  • Refineries
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Chemical plants
  • Power plants
  • Tank exteriors
  • Offshore platforms
  • Water & Wastewater treatment plants
  • Ballast tanks
  • Fuel tanks
  • Bilges
  • Decks
  • Superstructures
  • Structural steel and equipment
  • Multipurpose holding primer to prevent flash rust

A1 Primecoat meets these Requirements:

Typical Uses

Epoxytec A1 Primecoat™ is ideally suited as a protective barrier coating or primer for metal and steel structures such as:

  • Marine applications
  • Above/below water hull areas
  • Fabrication shops
  • Refineries
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Chemical plants
  • Power plants
  • Tank exteriors
  • Offshore platforms
  • Water & Wastewater treatment plants
  • Ballast tanks
  • Fuel tanks
  • Bilges
  • Decks
  • Superstructures
  • Structural steel and equipment
  • Multipurpose holding primer to prevent flash rust
Surface Prep

The success of any coating application is directly proportional to the completeness of the substrate preparation and the care the application crew puts into the application.

Application Method

Brush, roller, spray. IMPORTANT: Induce for thirty (30) minutes. Equipment Options: Brush: Good quality 4” wide brush with short hair bristles. Roller: 1/8” – 1/4” mohair Conventional Spray: DeVilbiss MBC-510 gun; E Tip and 704 Air Cap; 1/2” ID material hose; double regulated pressure tank with oil and moisture separator. Airless spray – Graco 30:1 ratio pump with large surge chamber; Reverse- A-Clean tip with .019” to .023” orifice.

Film Thickness

Epoxytec A1 Primecoat™ can be a single coat or a multiple coat system. Epoxytec A1 Primecoat™ can be applied onto a surface at 6 mils (minimum) – 12 mils (maximum) per coat DFT. For a total coating thickness exceeding 12 mils, multiple coats are necessary

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Storage & Handling
Shelf life: 24 months, sealed. Storage: Store in a dry area away from direct sunlight. The material should be stored between 60º F and 80º F.
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Epoxytec A1 Primecoat™is an epoxy primer and base coat for metal and steel applications.  Enhanced for excellent film coverage, edge retention, with rust inhibitors.

The solvent-based epoxy technology acts as a barrier coat primer with high percentage solids for maximum film build for a primer class. The A1 Primecoat™ is easy-to-apply by spray, brush, or roller.  A1 Primecoat™ is surface-tolerant with rust inhibitors for enhanced performance properties for industrial steel priming and sealing.