Surface Preparation - Galvanised Iron
The Galvanised Iron surface you are working with may have to be treated differently depending on its current state.
New / unpainted
For optimal results on a Galvanised Iron surface in a New / unpainted state, please follow the instructions below for preparation and application. Links to the products utilised in this guide are listed below.
- Preparation
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- Dilute 500 gms copper sulphate with 20 litres water
- Apply to new galvanised iron, leave 2-3 hours
- Rinse with clean water
- Application
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- Apply 1 coat Ultra-MetalPrimer
- Apply 2 coats of Ultralast product of choice
- Products that can be used
Unpainted / Rusted
For optimal results on a Galvanised Iron surface in a Unpainted / Rusted state, please follow the instructions below for preparation and application. Links to the products utilised in this guide are listed below.
- Preparation
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- Remove all loose and flaking rust
- Do not use any rust remover products
- Application
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- Apply 1 coat Ultra-MetalPrimer
- Apply 2 coats of Ultralast product of choice
- Products that can be used
Previously pained with Aluminium or bitumum Aluminium paintFor optimal results on a Galvanised Iron surface in a Previously pained with Aluminium or bitumum Aluminium paint state, please follow the instructions below for preparation and application. Links to the products utilised in this guide are listed below.
- Preparation
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- Wash surface with general purpose cleaner or Ultra-Clean
- Rinse with clean water
- Abrade surface with Scotchbrite pads and Ultra-BondFirst
- Application
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- Apply 1 coat Ultra-MetalPrimer
- Apply 2 coats of Ultralast product of choice
- Products that can be used