Description

Hempel Prop Primer

Hempel Prop Primer is an anti-corrosive spray primer and tiecoat for different substrates. Fast drying with good adherence to glass fibre, steel and other metals.

Recommended use

For use as primer before antifouling on propellers and outdrives, chock marks and small patches on yachts.

Features

• Overcoatable with the most common generic types of paint.
• Grey
• Spray Can

Product data

Product code 101EX

Standard shade / code

Pebble Grey 11320 Light grey 11320

Gloss

Flat

Volume solids 20 ± 2%

Specific gravity 1 kg/L [8 lb/US gal]

Reference dry film thickness 30 micron [1.2 mils]

Surface preparation

Cleanliness

Remove oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent cleaning.

New build

Uncoated surface: Roughening of the surface is recommended for optimum adhesion. Remove dust and loose material.

Maintenance and Repair

Previously coated surface: Remove old layers of antifouling, primer and loose matter.- The surface must be dry and clean prior to application.

Cleaner

Hempel’s Thinner 845 08451

Application conditions

To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point.

Relative Humidity

Relative humidity must be below 85% during drying and curing.

Application remarks

Mask other areas including the anodes prior to application.

Shake well before use.

Spray from a distance of 20 – 30 cm from surface. Apply one layer of the product at a time until a smooth, uniform surface is obtained. Shake can occasionally during use. Spray upside down at the end of spraying to clean the nozzle.

Overcoat with chosen antifouling

Product compatibility

Previous coat: None.

Subsequent coat: Recommended product is: Hempel’s Ecopower Prop

Drying conditions

To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient ventilation during application, drying and curing.

Condensation on the freshly applied coating should be avoided.