Plascon Product Selection Guide

COMMON PROBLEMS / METALS

THE PROBLEM

HOW TO FIX

THE SOLUTION

• Remove peeling paint by scraping or with RemovALL All Purpose Paint Remover (RRA 220) • Rust can be treated by using Polycell End Rust (502102) or Plascon Metalcare Rust Converter & Primer (EMS 21) to create an impervious film on the metal Rust remover / converter should NOT be used on galvanised iron. • Wash the steel with Plascon Metalcare Water Based Degreaser (GR 2) and rinse well with clean water • Allow to dry • Prime the steel with Plascon Metalcare WB Primer (MWP 1) or Plascon Metalcare Mild Steel Primer (UC 501) for an extremely high performance barrier against rust • Allow to dry and finish with a chosen Plascon top coat • Remove peeling paint by scraping, mechanical wire brushing or with Plascon RemovALL All Purpose Paint Remover (RRA 220) • Scrub surface with Plascon Aquasolv Degreaser (GR 1) • Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry • Within 4 hours of cleaning, prime the surface with Plascon Metalcare Mild Steel Primer (UC 501) or Plascon Metalcare Metal WB Primer (MWP 1) • Allow to dry and finish with a chosen Plascon top coat • Remove peeling paint by scraping, mechanical wire brushing or with Plascon RemovALL All Purpose Paint Remover (RRA 220) • Clean by brushing Plascon Galvanised Iron Cleaner (GIC 1) onto any bare metal surface • Leave for 2 minutes, rinse with water and allow to dry • Test for a water break free surface* • Prime galvanised iron with Plascon Metalcare Galvanised Iron Primer (GIP 1) • Finish with a chosen Plascon top coat *Pour half a cup of water on surface and wipe your hands through it, the water must run freely, if it collects in droplets it is not water break free.

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MILD sTEEL PEELING

GALVANIsED sTEEL PEELING

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