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CONTOUR Polyester Primer Direct to Metal Surfacer

Eastwood CONTOUR Polyester Primer Direct to Metal Surfacer Operating instructions

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Polyester Primer Surfacer
13522 ZP and 13523 ZP
EASTWOOD’S SPRAYABLE POLYESTER PRIMER-SURFACER is a 2-component
high build sprayable body filler that serves as an excellent base for any paint system. It
has excellent filling characteristics and superior adhesion to steel, aluminum, fiberglass,
SMC, OE Finishes, Self Etching Primers and body fillers. Its high solids and high build
formula allows you to achieve a laser straight surface prior to painting.
Hardener included.
With Gallon: 2 x Net Wt. 2 oz tubes (4 oz) With Quart: 1 Net Wt. 1 oz tube
• High-Build With Excellent Filling Capabilities
• Easy To Sand With No Shrinkage
• Excellent Adhesion To Metals, Fiberglass, and Body Fillers
TECHNICAL DATA:
• Appearance: Beige / Gray
• % Solids by Weight: 88%
• V.O.C.: 170 g/l 1.42 lbs/US gal
• Shelf Life: 12 months maximum (unopened)
• Viscosity: Brookfield spindle #4 @ 20 rpm: 1,100-1,400 cps
• Mix Ratio: Add liquid hardener at a rate of 2% by weight.
• Pot Life: 30 minutes 68°F @ (20°C) and 50% relative humidity. (Warmer
temperatures will reduce pot life. If necessary, this product may be reduced
by 5-10% with acetone to improve pot life, flow-out and dry to sand time.
• Application: 2-3 medium wet coats.
• Dry Film: 8 mils wet = 4-6 mils dry. 10 mils wet = 6-8 mils dry.
• Coverage: 200-250 sq. ft. @ 10 mils wet.
The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
USA: 1-800-345-1178 Canada: 1-800-820-9042 International: (610) 323-2200
www.eastwood.com
Apply two or three medium wet coats as needed. Heavy wet coats
should NOT be applied. Dry spray may be removed before
recoating. Allow 90 minutes dry time before sanding at 68°F (20°C).
Finish with 220 grit followed by 320-400 grit.
DRY TIMES AT 68°F (20°C)
Flash: 5-10 minutes
To Sand: 90 minutes, over self etching primer: 4-6 hours
To Topcoat: 90 minutes, over self-etching primer: 4-6 hours
Force Dry: Purge 10 minutes, Bake: 30 minutes at 140°F (60°C)
Pot Life: 30 minutes at 68°F (20°C). If needed add 5-10% acetone to extend pot life.
Clean equipment with lacquer thinner immediately after use.
This product is not meant for use below 60°F (16°C), dry time and performance will be dramatically affected.
CAUTION: DO NOT return catalyzed material back into can. To avoid contamination, seal lid tightly after each use.
Store in a cool dry place.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
1. Surface must be clean and free of wax, grease and debris. Use Eastwood’s PRE Painting Prep to remove all
contaminants.
2. Sand/abrade surface
A. Body Filler & Putty: Rough sand with 80 grit, then 180-220 and featheredge with 320 grit
B. Untreated Steel, Galvanized and Aluminum: Sand with 80-180 grit
C. Painted Surfaces: Sand and featheredge using 80, 180 ,220 and finish with 320 grit.
3. Completely final sand surface with 320-400 grit paper and re-clean with PRE Painting Prep
MIXING DIRECTIONS:
To Gallon in net weight oz
To Quart in net weight oz
2.56 oz
.64 oz
Mix thoroughly. Caution: Do not return catalyzed material to can. To avoid contamination, keep cap closed after use.
TINTING: Can be tinted up to 10% by volume with most polyester basecoat or base coat tints and up to 5% by volume
using tint paste.
CURING DATA
Liquid Hardener
2% by wt
Dry To Touch
40 min
Pot Life
30 min
Sand Time 320 Grit
90 min
Sand Time 400 Grit
100 min
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All drying times refer to shop temperature of 68°F (20°C) / 50% humidity. Allow
additional drying time when optimal conditions are not reached.
SPRAY GUN AND PRESSURE:
Gun Type: Fluid Tip Air Pressure
at the gun
Primer Gun *1.8- 2.5 mm 35 to 40 psi
*2.5mm Fluid Tip to be used for non-reduced ready to spray product.
*1.8mm Fluid Tip to be used for reduced product (reduced at 5-10% with Acetone - Ready to spray)
The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
USA: 1-800-345-1178 Canada: 1-800-820-9042 International: (610) 323-2200
www.eastwood.com
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