Tuff-Coat Marine Water-Based Primer for Aluminum & Steel

Tuff-Coat Water-Based Primer for Aluminum & Steel

TuffCoat's Aluminum & Steel Primer is a single-component water-based primer that is compatible with most high-performance finish coatings. This pre-mixed primer is designed specially for metal surfaces and provides excellent adhesion.

Key Features:

Pre-Mixed

Water Borne

Corrosion-Inhibiting

Low VOC

Excellent Adhesion

Fast-Drying

Abrasion-Resistant

Non-Flammable

Specifications:

Finish: Matte

Color: Pink

Application Temperature: 55 Degrees Fahrenheit minimum - 95 Degrees Fahrenheit maximum

Recommended Spreading Rate: Wet Mils: 4.0 | Dry Mils: 3.0

Coverage: Approx. 250 sq. ft. / Gal. | 65 sq. ft. / Qt.

Application Instructions for Tuff-Coat Primer for Metals:

• Approximate Drying Schedule

To Touch: 1 hour

To Top Coat: 1-4 hours, not to exceed 48 hours

To Cure: 48 hours maximum. If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating.

Surface Preparation

All surfaces must be clean and dry. Remove all loose particles, grease, or oily residues.

Remove rust or paint by sandblasting, power brushing, or hand wire brushing before primer is applied.

Application

Spray application is recommended. Limited applications can be applied by brush or roller.

Brush: Nylon/Polyester

Roller: 3/8" woven with phenolic core

Squeegee: Flat, rubber

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Tuff-Coat Water-Based Primer for Aluminum & Steel used for? Tuff-Coat Water-Based Primer for Aluminum & Steel is a pre-mixed, single-component water-based primer designed specifically for metal surfaces. It provides excellent adhesion and is compatible with most high-performance finish coatings. The primer also offers corrosion-inhibiting, abrasion-resistant, low-VOC, fast-drying, and non-flammable characteristics.
• What surfaces can Tuff-Coat Aluminum & Steel Primer be applied to? This Tuff-Coat primer is designed for aluminum and steel surfaces. Before application, surfaces must be clean and dry, with loose particles, grease, and oily residues removed. Rust or existing paint should be removed by sandblasting, power brushing, or hand wire brushing before applying the primer.
• What temperature range is recommended for applying Tuff-Coat Primer? Tuff-Coat Aluminum & Steel Primer should be applied at temperatures between 55°F and 95°F. Applying the primer outside this specified temperature range is not recommended based on the product instructions.
• How long does Tuff-Coat Aluminum & Steel Primer take to dry? The primer is dry to the touch in approximately 1 hour. It can generally be top-coated after 1 to 4 hours, with the recoat time not exceeding 48 hours. Maximum cure time is 48 hours. If the maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade the surface before recoating.
• How should Tuff-Coat Primer for Metals be applied? Spray application is recommended for Tuff-Coat Aluminum & Steel Primer, although limited applications can be completed with a brush or roller. For brush application, use a nylon/polyester brush. For roller application, use a 3/8-inch woven roller with a phenolic core. A flat rubber squeegee can also be used.
• How much area does Tuff-Coat Aluminum & Steel Primer cover? The recommended spreading rate is 4.0 wet mils and 3.0 dry mils. Approximate coverage is 250 square feet per gallon or 65 square feet per quart. Actual coverage may vary depending on the application and surface conditions.