Halfords Anti-Rust Zinc Primer Grey 300ml

The Halfords Anti-Rust Zinc Primer Grey (300ml) is a high-quality, Zinc rich primer designed to offer excellent protection against rust and corrosion. It adheres to bare steel and galvanised surfaces smoothly, to make application quick and easy.

Preparing for Primer
Before starting the repair, clean the panel with a lint free cloth and a suitable surface cleaner or degreaser.

Ensure that the bare surface is solid and rust free. Repair any damage by suitable means, and use a suitable abrasive paper, wire wheels etc.

Once the area is fully prepared, clean the panel again with a lint free cloth and a suitable surface cleaner or degreaser. Then take a tack cloth and remove any dust or contaminants on the panel. Use a quality masking tape and masking paper to fully mask off the vehicle, leaving the area to be primed exposed.

Note: This primer is designed to bond to untreated steel and galvanised surfaces. Painting over existing primer or paint may cause adhesion issues.

Priming
Shake the primer for 2 minutes once the agitator ball inside is heard and apply a first thin “dust” coat to give best possible adhesion. Hold the can around 25-30cm from the panel, press the nozzle and move the can in a smooth side-to-side motion.

Allowing time in-between coats, slowly building up the layers of paint until a uniform thickness and coverage is achieved (around 1-2 coats).

Once fully dry, you can use a suitable filler where needed. Fill and sand the area with the correct dry sanding abrasives. Work up in stages from a coarser abrasive like a P180 or P320 sandpaper to remove the bulk, then up to a much finer P500 sand to remove the sanding marks. You can then apply a normal primer, then colour paint.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

• Store can at room temperature before use
• The icons on the side of the can give you quick instructions on things like working temperature and drying times
• Ensure you read the complete instructions and familiarise yourself with each step, and make sure you have all consumables you need to hand before you start to paint.
• For detailed instructions see back of can
• Avoid spraying in direct sunshine, cold, damp, humid or windy weather
• Optimum ambient temperature is between +10 - +25
• Once you’re done, spray the can upside down for 5 seconds to clean the nozzle

CAUTIONS:
*The drying time can change depending on the ambient temperature, humidity and the thickness of the coats applied. Ensure the paint is fully dry before moving onto the next stage.
Take care when preparing older paint surfaces (pre-1970) as these may contain harmful lead.
Make sure you have enough ventilation in the area you’re painting in to prevent a harmful build-up of solvent gasses.

DANGER:
Extremely flammable aerosol. Pressurised container: May burst if heated. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist. Buildup of explosive mixtures possible without sufficient ventilation. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not breathe spray. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Dispose of contents / container in accordance with regional regulations.