SHOPCOAT PRIMER #219 GRAY
GRAY OIL-BASED GENERAL PURPOSE PRIMER
Where To Purchase:
- Interior/exterior
- Structural steel
- Barn stalls
- Barn interiors
- New and weathered wood
- Concrete, masonry, and brick
- Metal structures
- Gates
- Equipment
- Not for use on new or uncoated galvanized steel
- Not suitable for flooring or high abrasion surfaces
- Alkyd formulation for durability and flexibility.
- Faster drying than LPS’s conventional oil-based products.
- Safe around valuable horses and livestock – lead-free.
- Can be used on interior barn surfaces.
- Product dries to a hard finish that can be topcoated with conventional enamels without alligator-ing or cracking.
- Product can be welded through during erection to yield sound welds.
- Excellent surface wetting properties assures good adhesion to marginally prepared steel.
- Will protect for 3 to 6 months prior to enclosure or field painting.
- Alkyd formulation is resistant to rust.
- Cleanup with mineral spirits.
Characteristics
Color – Gray
Finish – Eggshell
Flash Point – 105°F (PMCC)
Viscosity – 83 KU
Available Packaging – 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums
VOC – Less than 450 grams/liter
Shelf Life
2 years in unopened cans. To maximize shelf life, store out of direct sunlight. Product will not be affected if stored below 32°F. Settling can occur, product must be shaken vigorously before use. For best results, flip pails upside down while shaking.
Coverage
Flat surfaces: 250 sq. ft. / gal.
Coverage depends on many factors such as porosity and roughness of the substrate and material losses during application. Using less than recommended material will lead to decreased durability.
Drying Time @ 77°F / RH 50%
Set to touch: 30 minutes
Re-coat: 2 hours
Fully dry, for use as topcoat: 24 hours
Drying times are affected by rain, dew, and temperature. Do not paint if rain is expected within 8 hours.
Recommended Film Thickness
Wet film – per coat: 3.5 to 6.0 mils
Dry film – per coat: 1.5 to 2.5 mils
Application
Product should be thoroughly mixed before use. No thinning needed – if necessary, thin with 4 fl. oz. mineral spirits per gal. paint.
Application temperature: above 40°F
Method: Brush, roll, or spray
Allow new wood 1 to 3 months to weather to reduce moisture content (less than 15% recommended).
Airless spray:
- Rating: 0.5 gallons / minute minimum
- Pressure: 1,800-2,500 psi
- Filter: 30 to 60 mesh
- Tip Size: 0.017″ to 0.025″
Fence Preparation
For greatest durability make sure surface is scraped, sanding, or pressure washed thoroughly by removing any peeling or flaking paint before applying. For metal surfaces, ensure surface is clean.
