To paint on the metal products such as window grill, window frames, gates etc, not only protects them from rusting but gives a long lasting beauty and adds values to them.
Painting Procedures
Step 1 : Painting Tools Preparation
- Wire brush/ Paint scraper
- Sand Paper
- Putty Knife
- Paint Brush/ Paint Roller
- Plastic bucket
Step 2 : Surface Preparation
A. New Surface
- Sand down the rough surface if necessary.
- Clean the dirt, grease and contaminants properly. Ensure the surface is stable, flat and completely dry before priming and topcoating.
B. Rusted Surface
- Remove loose rust or millscales completely by hand scraping or wire brushing.
- Clean the dirt, grease and contaminants properly. Ensure the surface is stable, flat and completely dry before priming and topcoating.
C. Painted/ Chalking Surface
- Sand down the gloss finishes before painting. OR
- Remove the peeling or flaking paint by hand scraping or wire brushing.
- Clean the dirt, grease and contaminants properly. Ensure the surface is stable, flat and completely dry before priming and topcoating.
Remarks: Nitrocellulose products cannot be used in the polyurethane painting system, vice versa. Test the primer on a small area before painting.
D. Irregular Surface
- Clean the dirt, grease and contaminants properly.
- Smooth out the irregularities with GIRAFFE Polyester Auto-Body Putty/ Hardener #628HK/ 634HK and sand down with fine sand paper to give a satisfactory smoothness.
- Ensure the surface is stable, flat and completely dry before priming and topcoating.
Step 3: Priming/ Undercoating (If necessary)
- After cleaning and patching up the metal surface, apply 1 coat of suitable primer by paint brush, roller or spray, so as to provide a strong adhering foundation for the paint systems.
- For a better result, apply 1 more coat of undercoat before topcoating.
- For choosing a suitable primer, please kindly refer to our Product page.
Step 4 : Topcoating
- After priming/ undercoating the surface, sand down the surface until flat. Apply the first topcoat and allow it to dry completely. Recoat the second coat.
- For choosing a suitable topcoat, please kindly refer to our Product page.
Health & Safety Precautions:
- Provide adequate ventilation during paint application.
- Wear fume masks and protective clothings to protect the eye from the paint chips or dust, and avoid skin contact or inhalation of spray mist.
- If the product comes in contact with the skin, wash thoroughly with luke warm water, and soap or suitable cleanser.
- If the eyes are contaminated, flush with water or diluted boric acid solution for minimum 10 minutes and obtain medical attention at once.
- Close the lid tightly after use and store at a cool, dry place, so as to prevent the evaporation of the paint and to reduce the risk of fire hazards by avoiding sparks and open flames.
- Keep out of reach of children.