Primocon Antifouling Primer - International

Single component primer for antifouling - Primocon - International

Fast-drying aluminium vinyl anti-corrosive primer.

For use on wood, polyester, steel, aluminium, cast iron or lead keels, below the waterline before applying antifouling.

Can be applied under all International antifoulings, or as an isolating layer over an old incompatible anti-fouling paint or one of unknown nature.

Can be recoated with itself in new layers after long periods.

Fast drying even in poor conditions.

Applies by brush, roller, or spray gun.

Application tips: 

BARE POLYESTER

Sand with abrasive grade 180-220. Apply one coat of Primocon.

BARE WOOD/PLYWOOD

Sand with abrasive grade 80-180 followed by sanding with abrasive grade 280.

Remove sanding residues by brushing, wiping, or sweeping.

In case of solvent wiping, allow to dry completely before applying the recommended products for direct application on wood.

Apply a coat of Primocon diluted at 10-15% with Thinner No. 3 + 3 coats.

ALUMINIUM 

Degrease with solvent or with a suitable detergent.

Sand well using abrasive paper grade P24-P120 (compatible with aluminium).

Coarser grades are recommended to achieve perfect adhesion.

Clean thoroughly, and allow to dry.

Apply the first coat of the chosen International primer as soon as possible (within 8 hours).

Apply a coat of Primocon diluted at 10-15% with Thinner No. 3 + 5 coats

ZINC/GALVANISED STEEL

Degrease with solvent or with a suitable detergent.

Sand well with abrasive paper grade P60-P120.

Clean thoroughly, and allow to dry completely.

Apply the first coat of the chosen International primer.

Apply a coat of Primocon diluted at 10-15% with Thinner No. 3 + 5 coats.

LEAD

Degrease with solvent or with a suitable detergent.

Sand with abrasive grade 120, or prepare the surface with a rotary wire brush.

Clean thoroughly, and allow to dry.

Apply the first coat of the chosen International primer.

Apply a coat of Primocon diluted at 10-15% with Thinner No. 3 + 5 coats.

STEEL 

Blast clean to white according to standard Sa 2½.

If this is not possible, grind with grade P24/P36 to achieve a uniform appearance and a roughness of 50 to 75 microns.

For small surfaces, perform grinding.

Apply a coat of Primocon diluted at 10-15% with Thinner No. 3 + 5 coats.

PREVIOUSLY COATED WITH ANTI-FOULING PAINT

In good condition

Remove any non-adherent coating. Wash with fresh water. Allow to dry.

In poor condition

Strip with Interstrip.

Preparation

Mixing 

Mix well before use.

Thinner

Thinner No. 3

Cleaner 

Thinner No. 3