High Flash Etch Primer is an incredibly quick drying, two-pack, pre-treatment for aluminium, galvanising etc. which is touch dry in just 5 minutes, and hard dry in 30 minutes.

Our High Flash Etch Primer ensures good adhesion of a wide variety of subsequent finishes. We know of no better 2 pack primer for aluminium and galvanised steel surfaces. Generally used by industrial metal fabrication companies. Prepare surfaces properly. Remove wax and degrease surfaces using Grax-it, or other suitable proprietory degreaser.

Apply by conventional or airless spray (small areas may be brushed) in a thin film build (approx 8 microns dry). It's a rather thin wash primer, which shouldn't require any further thinning for spray application. Equipment may be cleaned using TH19 thinner (see link on right).

Available in a low-sheen chromate free Yellow finish supplied in 10 litre units only (1 x 5 litre base, 1 x 5 litre activator). Mix ratio: 1:1. Theoretical coverage 14 square meters per litre. Practical coverage typically 10 square meters per litre. Pot life: 8 hours (maximum). Touch dry in 5 mins, hard dry in 30 minutes at 20°C. Overcoating interval: between a minimum of 4 hours, and a maximum 28 days.