Features

• Excellent exterior durability and UV resistance.
• Goes on directly to surfaces without priming.
• Bitumen content adds to water resistance of the coating.
• Highly reflective.
• Lead free.

Intended Usages

• Exterior finish for steel and galvanised iron.
• Roof coating on weathered galvanised iron.
• Steel fencing.

Application Details
Mixing: Since the aluminium pigment settles very easily must it be stirred well before and during use with a flat paddle to an even consistency.
Method: Roller, oval brush or airless spray.
Thinning: Not recommended but 10% maximum with ProGold Mineral Turpentine if required.
Cleaning: Remove as much of the product as possible from the application equipment before cleaning with ProGold Mineral Turpentine.
Conditions:
Temperature between 5°C and 40°C. Relative humidity of less than 85%, preferably between 10: 00 and 16: 00. Ideally apply when the temperature of the substrate is at least 2°C above dew point. If possible away from direct sunlight.
Drying time: Surface dry - 12 hours, Hard dry - 48 hours at 23°C.
Recoating time: 48 hours at 23°C. Note:  Higher temperatures will accelerate the drying times (approximately halved for every 10°C increase), whilst lower temperatures will retard the drying time (approximately doubled for every 10°C decrease).
Requirements: One coat for recoating, two coats for new work.

Surface Preparations
New steel and galvanised iron:

• Degrease with ProGold General Purpose Cleaner/water solution (1: 10) and abrasive pad.
• Rinse with clean water and then apply directly.

Weathered galvanised iron:

• Remove rust, clean with ProGold General Purpose Cleaner/water solution (1: 10) and abrasive pad, rinse with clean water and then apply directly.

Rusted steel:

• Remove rust, clean with ProGold General Purpose Cleaner/water solution (1: 10) and abrasive pad, rinse with clean water and then apply directly.

Bitumen Aluminium:

• Clean with ProGold General Purpose Cleaner/water solution (1: 10), rinse with clean water and then apply directly.

Previously Painted Surface in Good Condition:

• Clean with ProGold General Purpose Cleaner/water solution (1: 10), rinse with clean water and then apply directly.

Previously Painted Surface in Poor Condition:

• Remove and treat as new work.

Limitations

• Not recommended for use on bituminous waterproofing and/or coatings.
• Use limited to protection of steel and galvanised iron.
• Not a heat resistant aluminium finish.
• Cannot be used over Prominent Rust Primer or Prominent Galvanised Iron Primer.
• Cannot be overcoated with emulsion paint.
• Prominent Bituminous Aluminium Paint must NOT be applied to roofs that act as catchments for drinking water.
• Product should not be applied to areas which will remain submerged under water.
• Good weather resistance, but normal fading takes place over time.
• A maintenance coat 2-3 years after completion of the project will be required for continual protection and correct product performance.

Safety

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Ensure to maintain good ventilation during application and drying process.
• In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water or a recognised skin cleaner. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with running water and seek medical advice.
• If product is ingested drink plenty of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting at any time. Seek medical advice.
• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information about the product and transportation and classification criteria. MSDS is available on www.prominentpaints.co.za or from Prominent Customer Service Department.
• To avoid any risk of spillage, always transport in a secure upright position.
• Wet product is flammable and naked should not be allowed in the vicinity of the working area.
• Always wear gloves when working with the product and avoid excessive inhalation and skin contact.