PAINT PRIMING, PAINTING METAL SURFACES, PRIMER FOR WOOD

NEW ALUMINUM

Abraise surface
Solvent wash with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

AGED ALUMINUM

Solvent wash with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

COPPER

Clean free of dirt, grit, grease & grime
Acid Etch with muriatic acid remove - oxidatio
Rinse with clean water - let dry
Solvent wash with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

BRASS & BRONZE

Remove any loose tarnish
Wash away dirt and grease with detergent
Water rinse - allow to dry
Light solvent wash with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

CHROME

Roughing up the surface with fine sandpaper or steelwool
Wash with soap and water - rinse and allow to dry
Light solvent wash with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

IRON, STEEL, & FERROUS METAL (NEW)

Wipe clean with Epory Reducer #500
Remove all signs of rust and scale
Again, wipe clean with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

IRON, STEEL, & FERROUS METAL (PREVIOUSLY PAINTED)

If old film in good (bonding) condition - wipe with mineral spirits to remove any gloss of oxidation.
If old film in poor condition - remove it with paint remover, or Epoxy Reducer #500, or steel wool
Remove any discovered rust
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

STAINLESS STEEL

Wash with soap and water to remove grease - let dry
Lightly sand to etch the surface - blow clean
Light solvent Wash with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

MASONRY (BLOCK, CINDER, AND CONCRETE) - NEW

Allow to dry for 30 days
Etch with a 10% solution of muriatic acid
Wash gently with clean water - let dry
Sand lightly with sand paper or wire brush - blow clean
Wipe off surface gently with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

UNPAINTED STUCCO AND BRICK

Must be completely dry before priming
If the surface is soft, or powdery - apply masonry conditioner
wipe surface off with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

PAINTED STUCCO

Clean free from loose paint
Patch all holes completely
Wipe surface off with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

CERAMIC TILE AND GLAZED BRICK

Wash thoroughly with detergent
Use powered oumice and water to roughen surface
allow to dry
Wipe surface off with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

UNPAINTED EXTERIOR WOOD SURFACES

Make sure surface is clean and dry
Fill and nail holes and cracks with filler
Wipe surface off lightly with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50) or apply Clear #40 to seal

WOOD PANELING

Dull any shiny surface by sanding lightly
Wipe surface off lightly with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50) or apply Clear #40 to seal

WOODWORK - INTERIOR

Sand (with grain) all finished lumber and flooring to smooth surface
Sanding should correct all surface blemishes
Wipe surface off lightly with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50) or apply Clear #40 to seal

FIBERGLASS

De-gloss or etch the surface by lightly sanding
Blow off any dust created by sanding
Wipe surface off lightly with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50) or apply Clear #40 to seal

GLASS

Wash thoroughly and allow to dry completely
Wipe surface off lightly with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50)

PLASTICS

If it is flexible, clean first
Test its accepptance of Klass Kote by allpying some to a very small area
Observe results. If ok - prepare entire surface and proceed
If results of test are unacceptable - do not paint it
Glossy plastic surfaces should be roughed up slightly, and wiped clean before applying Klass Kote

TERRA COTTA

Scrub with detergent and sand lightly with sandpaper
Wipe surface off lightly with Epoxy Reducer #500
Prime with White (#55) or Gray (#50) or apply Clear #40 to seal

What Surfaces Can I Apply Klass Kote On?

Klass Kote Epoxy Primers can be used on virtually ANY properly prepared surface. Klass Kote 2 part Epoxy primer may be used on: wood (interior and exterior), metals (exception is galvanized aluminum), fiberglass, glass, masonry, stucco, brick, ceramic.

When priming surfaces the key will be PROPER AND THOROUGH SURFACE PREPARATION.

Generally speaking, the more work done during the surface preparation phase, the better the outcome of your coating project.

Please completely read our Product Data Sheets for application instructions for any Klass Kote Quality Coating product you are using.

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Why use Klass Kote Epoxy Primer?

- Klass Kote Epoxy primer, a zinc phosphate-based primer, is used to rustproof and waterproof surfaces.

- Klass Kote Epoxy Primer offers excellent adhesion to metal and serves as a perfect first-on-metal primer / sealer.

- Klass Kote Epoxy Primer contains high solids, usually 2 coats are all that are required to fill minor scores and imperfections on the surface.

- Klass Kote Epoxy Primer can be dry or wet sanded with fine-grit sandpaper to smooth out any surface blemishes to achieve desired smoothness.

- Klass Kote Epoxy Primer can be top-coated with almost any type of top coat.

- Unmixed components will keep for 10's of years if lids are replaced tightly after use.

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General Surface Preparation Guidelines For Paint Priming:

The following text gives some general guidelines for proper surface preparation. Your substrate to be coated may require more or less preparation, based on its current condition. More specific steps for any given surface are described on the left panel of this page.

Surface preparation and surface repair are the most important requirements for maximum durability and adhesion of any primer– but especially epoxy primers. Be sure to completely clean, and prepare your surface before you start the application of our Klass Kote primer.

Examine the surface to be primed. Check for peeling and faded paint, dirt, chalking, grease, cracking, knots, wax, any bare areas, mildew, rust, nail stains, holes, structural problems, etc. ALL surfaces must be clean, free from shine, grit, wax, grease, or any other thing that will impede adhesion.

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LOOSE AND PEELING PAINT

Be sure to remove any loose and peeling paint by scraping either with a wire brush, mechanical scraper/sander, and/or power-wash the surface. Remember – the surface can never be too clean! You can feather-sand rough edges smooth until they blend in completely with bare surface.

DIRT, GREASE, OIL, WAX, CHALK AND UNDER-EAVE DEPOSITS and MILDEW

Remove these types of deposits by washing with a detergent solution such as Tri Sodium Phosphate (TSP) or commercial cleaner recommended for cleaning painted surfaces. Use a sponge or brush to clean. Remove any deposits from protected areas, such as under eaves and overhangs, and pay special attention to remove invisible deposits that can impede adhesion. After washing, thoroughly rinse with clean water and allow to dry thoroughly. Power-washing is a good and effective method of removing dirt, chalk, loose scale, etc. If a power-washer is used, follow the manufacturer's recommendations and warnings, and be sure to allow extra time for your surface to dry completely before coating.

If any spotty patches that look like dirt, but do not come off when scrubbed with detergent solution are present – they are possibly mildew. Mildew must be completely removed – or it will continue to grow under coated surfaces.

Clean and remove and mildew that is present, by applying a solution of one part household bleach and three parts water. You can also use a good commercial mildew remover. Wear rubber gloves, goggles, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, etc. to protect eyes and skin when using a mildew remover.

RUST

If any rust is present, remove all of it rust by sandblasting, or the use of a wire brushing, steel wool pad, or sander/sandpaper.

CRACKS, SPLITS AND OPEN JOINTS, GLOSSY SURFACES & WAX

Any cracks, or open joints, where any moisture may enter should be caulked with a high-quality, paintable caulk or bondo.

Always clean glossy or waxy surfaces with by using sand paper or other abrasive pad. Then wash with water and detergent solution and allow to thoroughly dry. Then wipe the surface clean with a rag lightly soaked with Epoxy Reducer #500.