METALSHIELD® PREMIUM is a UV resistant silicone modified enamel topcoat. It is high gloss, single pack, air-drying topcoat that is tintable to over 5,000 colours.METALSHIELD® PREMIUM's silicone modified resin offers advanced gloss retention and chalk resistance compared with conventional alkyd enamels.
Cleaning materials
Clean all equipment with Metalshield® Brush Thinner or Metalshield® Spray Thinner immediately after use.
Application Tools
This is an industrial product designed for use by experienced Protective Coating applicators. Where conditions may require variation from the recommendations on this Product Data Sheet contact your nearest Dulux Representative for advice prior to painting. Do not apply in conditions outside the parameters stated in this document without the written consent of Dulux Australia. Do not apply at temperatures below 10°C. Do not apply at relative humidity above 85% or when the surface is less than 3°C above the dewpoint. Overcoating can occur up to 1 hour after the initial application or after 24 hours. Do not overcoat before the minimum overcoat interval – to do so may result in "frying" or wrinkling. If in doubt test a small inconspicuous area first. Allow longer times under cold conditions. Do not apply over galvanised iron or zinc rich coatings.
Specifiers should follow the surface preparation guidelines from the data sheet for the primer or first coat selected. The surface must be clean, sound and free from moisture, grease, oil, dirt, rust, loose paint, and other contaminants. Degrease surface with Gamlen CA 1 detergent (according to the manufacturer’s written instructions and all safety warnings) and then abrade to provide a suitable key for the coating system.
Mix thoroughly using a power mixer until the contents are uniform. Ensure paint has been tinted to the correct colour before use. DULUX® ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION OF INCORRECT COLOUR. Box all containers to ensure colour consistency. Remix thoroughly before application.
BRUSH/ROLLER
Apply even coats of the material to the prepared surface. Additional coats may be required to attain the specified thickness. Thin if required with up to 50 ml/litre with Metalshield® Brush Thinner (965-H0010) to aid application.
CONVENTIONAL SPRAY
Thin up to 100 ml/litre with Metalshield® Spray Thinner (965-H0009) to aid atomisation. Apply in multiple wet coats overlapping each pass 50%.
Typical Set-up
Graco AirPro: 1.4mm (239542)
Pressure at Triton 308: 70-100 kPa (10-15 p.s.i.)
Pressure at Gun: 340-410 kPa (50-60 p.s.i.)
AIRLESS SPRAY
Standard airless spray equipment such as a Graco Xtreme 30:1 or Graco Merkur 30:1 with a fluid tip of 11-13 thou (0.28- 0.33mm) and an air supply capable of delivering 550-690 kPa (80-100 p.s.i.) at the pump. Thinning is not normally required but up to 50 ml/litre of Metalshield® Spray Thinner may be added to aid application.
