Economy Paints
Red Oxide Primer
A good quality general-purpose rust inhibiting metal primer suitable for iron, steelwork and aluminium alloys, especially where light coloured finishes are required.
Available pack sizes
Quantity
Colour range
Red Oxide and Yellow
Key features
- Special medium pigmented with zinc chromate
- Excellent rust inhibiting and adhesion properties
- Hard drying
- Lead free pigmentation
Recommended uses
- New iron and steel
- Aluminium alloys
- Weathered or etch primed galvanized iron
- Patch priming previously painted metal
Helpful information
- Finish: matt
- Application: brush, roller or spray
- Thin with Regal White Spirit where necessary
- Overcoatable in 16 hours
- Spreading capacity 12–16 m²/L by brush
How to apply
- Step 1
New iron, steel and aluminium alloys: prepare the surface and apply 1 coat Regal Zinc Chromate Primer.
- Step 2
Galvanized iron: use on weathered or etch primed surfaces, or apply Regal Zinc Phosphate Primer directly to new galvanized surfaces after thorough degreasing.
- Step 3
Previously painted surfaces: prepare and patch prime bare metal areas with 1 coat.
