Rustoleum 1080 - HB Metal Primer for extra protection of bare or blasted metal. Maximum durability under severely corrosive conditions.

Features

• Protects up to C4 corrosion class with 7500 Alkythane topcoat
• High build primer (60 micron)
• High content of rust-inhibiting pigments
• Lasting flexibility
• Tintable in virtually any colour

Recommended Use

1080 should be used on new, blasted steel surfaces or on surfaces primed with RUST-OLEUM metal primers.The product assures appropriate protection under C1 to C4 exposure conditions, if applied on a RUST-OLEUM metal primer followed by Alkythane 7500. 

Surface Preparation

Remove grease, oil and all other surface contaminations by alkaline or high pressure (steam) cleaning in combination with appropriate detergents. For optimum results remove rust, rust scale, mill scale and deteriorated coatings by abrasive blasting to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1 : 1988), blast profile max. 50 µm. Sand previous coatings which are in good condition to roughen the surface slightly. The surface must be clean and dry during application. 

Application

Application & Thinning: Brush

Up to 10% volume RUST-OLEUM Thinner 633. Use natural bristles, long hair brushes. 

Application & Thinning:Roller

Up to 10% volume RUST-OLEUM Thinner 633. Use medium nap, polyamide (8 -14 mm) rollers. Roller application may require 2 coats to achieve recommended dry film thickness.

Application & Thinning: Airless spray

Up to 20% volume RUST-OLEUM Thinner 641. Pneumatic and electric airless equipment. Tip size: 0.013-0.015 inch. Fluid pressure: 130 - 200 bar. Check wet film thickness, avoid excessive film thickness.

Application & Thinning: Air-Atomised spray

10-20% volume RUST-OLEUM Thinner 641. Gravity cup and pressure cup. Tip size: 1,4 -2,2 mm. Atomizing pressure: 2 - 4 bar. Check wet film thickness, avoid excessive film thickness. CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT / SPILLS Use RUST-OLEUM Thinner 160 or mineral spirits.