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Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer

Solvent based, rust preventative metal primer

A solvent-based primer designed to stabilise heavily rusted metal, reduce surface roughness and provide a strong base for overcoating.

To be applied prior to the application of Colormet Ultra (Solvent Based) gloss coat.

Product Features

  • Fast-drying solvent-based anti-corrosion primer
  • Designed to stabilise and arrest heavy rust
  • Improves surface condition prior to topcoating
  • Contains rust-inhibitive, lead and chromate free pigments
  • Overcoatable in approximately 2 hours
  • Suitable for heavily rusted metal surfaces
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Lead time 6 working days. Order today for estimated dispatch by 04/05/2026.
£87.90
ex. VAT £105.48 inc. VAT
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Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer is a fast drying solvent based primer for heavily rusted metal, containing lead and chromate free rust-inhibitive pigments, with a solids content of over 40%.

To be applied prior to the application of Colormet Ultra (Solvent Based) gloss coat.

Typical Uses

Colormet Anti-Corrosion Metal Primer is designed for heavily rusted metal, helping to arrest and stabilise corrosion while reducing surface roughness to provide a smoother base for overcoating with Colormet Ultra SB topcoat. Suitable for use on fences, tanks, corrugated roofing and other outdoor metal surfaces.

Suitable substrates

Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer is specifically for use on rusted metal surfaces.

Colour

Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer comes in grey as standard.

Packaging

Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer is supplied in 2.5L units.

Application temperature 5°C - 35°C
Cure time Touch dry: 1 hour with 50% relative humidity.
Curing time (recoat) 2 hours
Full hardness 7 days
Coverage per 2.5L 25-30m²
Shelf life 5 years
Storage Stored in dry, well ventilated areas out of direct sunlight and at temperatures between 5ºC and 35ºC.

Primer for: Colormet Ultra SB Topcoat

Please consult the technical data sheet for full technical product data.

Preparation

If necessary, clean surface using alkaline detergents or high pressure/steam cleaning using as appropriate to ensure complete removal of all grease, oil or other surface contamination.
Loose coatings, mill scale and loose rust should be removed by scraping and wire brushing.
Intact and firmly bonded existing coatings should be lightly abraded to provide a surface key.
The surface must be clean and dry during application.

Application

Stir thoroughly before use. Apply using a brush with long natural bristles, taking care to ensure the surface is completely covered.
The primer may be applied by roller or conventional spray gun if appropriate.
Roller application may require 2 coats to achieve the recommended coverage.
Ensure adequate ventilation during application.

Application Conditions

Temperature of air, substrate and product must be between 5ºC and 35ºC with relative humidity below 85%.
The substrate temperature must be at least 3ºC above dew point.

Drying & Overcoating Time

At 20ºC with 50% relative humidity, Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer will be touch dry after approximately 1 hour, overcoatable after 2 hours and will achieve full hardness after 7 days.
These times will vary depending on actual site conditions.

How to apply Colormet Anti Corrosion Primer (video)

Technical Data Sheet
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Safety Data Sheet
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