Metalshield® Premium Aluminium
About Metalshield® Premium Aluminium
Dulux Metalshield Premium is a UV resistant silicone modified enamel topcoat. Its faster turn-around times remove handling issues associated with slower drying products. Metalshield Premium also has vastly superior weathering properties to that of conventional alkyd enamels and is particularly effective in resisting dirt pick-up.
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At a glance
- Formulated with metallic aluminium flake
- Premium rust prevention system
- Maximum resistance to UV damage
- Withstands temperatures up to 200˚C
- Provides sleek aluminium finish
- Lamella aluminium flakes provide extra barrier for rust protection
Areas to use
Surfaces
Metallic finish for heat reflection.
Finish coat for aesthetic appeal and moderate protection.
Generally used as part of a protective coating system in: doors and frames, farm and factory machinery and equipment, miscellaneous metalwork, transmission towers, ducting, exposed pipelines, miscellaneous metalwork, silos, and tank exteriors.
• Wrought Iron
• Galvanised steel
• Aluminium
• MDF
• Concrete
• Fibreglass
• Steel
Previously Painted Surfaces
Ensure the surface has thoroughly dried prior to application.
Commercial applications may require additional surface preparation.
Brush, roller
PRE-PAINTED METAL SURFACES:
Scrape off all loose and flaking paint.
• Sand all surfaces to a flat finish.
• Dust off.
• If previously painted surface is in good condition then no primer is required.
• Treat any bare metal as below.
AGED/LIGHTLY RUSTED SURFACES:
• Remove any rust by scraping, sanding or wire brushing.
• Wipe surface with Metalshield Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt.
• Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.
NEW BARE STEEL/WROUGHT IRON:
• Wipe surface with Metalshield Brush Thinner to remove any residual grease, oils and dirt.
• Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.
GALVANISED IRON/ZINCALUME®:
• Clean surface with sugar soap and a Scotch-Brite® Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield Etch Primer.
ALUMINIUM, COPPER, BRASS AND STAINLESS STEEL:
• Clean surface with sugar soap and a Scotch-Brite® Pad to remove any grease, oils and dirt.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Once dry, apply 1 coat of Metalshield All Surface Primer.
Unused paint
Do not pour leftover paint down the drain.
Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
For more information visit painttakeback.co.nz
Empty paint containers
Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.
Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first.
Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
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