PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Nippon Paint Economy Undercoat is an oil-modified alkyd-based undercoat specifically designed to provide an economical yet effective foundation for wood and metal surfaces. It serves as a bridge between the primer and the topcoat, offering good opacity and building properties to hide substrate imperfections. This undercoat is formulated to improve the adhesion of the finishing coat, ensuring a more uniform appearance for subsequent gloss or matte finishes. It is particularly suitable for interior use where a cost-effective solution is required for maintenance and general painting works. While being budget-friendly, it maintains the necessary standards to prevent the "grinning through" of previous paint colors.

Technical Data

• Paint Type: Solvent-based (Alkyd)

• Finishing: Matt

• Binder: Oil-modified Alkyd

• Thinning: Maximum 5% - 10% with Nippon General Purpose Thinner

• Touch Dry: 2 hours (depending on temperature and humidity)

• Hard Dry: 8 hours

• Recoating Interval: Minimum 8 hours

• Theoretical Coverage: 10 – 12 m² per litre per coat

• No. of Coats: 1 coat

• Shelf Life: Up to 36 months in a tightly sealed container

Application Instructions

• Application Method: Apply using a high-quality Brush, Roller, or Conventional Air Spray.

• Dilution: Stir the paint thoroughly before use. For brush and roller application, it is usually ready for use. If thinning is required, use Nippon General Purpose Thinner.

• Cleaning: Clean all painting tools and equipment with Nippon General Purpose Thinner or Turpentine immediately after use.

• Note: Ensure the application area is well-ventilated. This product is flammable; keep away from all sources of heat and open flames.

Recommended Coating System

For Metal Surfaces:

• Primer (1 Coat): Red Oxide Primer / Zinc Phosphate Primer.

• Undercoat (1 Coat): Economy Undercoat.

• Topcoat (2 Coats): 9000 Gloss Finish / Q-Lac Gloss Finish.

For Wood Surfaces:

• Primer (1 Coat): 9000 Aluminium Wood Primer (if required for resinous wood).

• Undercoat (1 Coat): Economy Undercoat.

• Topcoat (2 Coats): 9000 Gloss Finish / Q-Lac Gloss Finish.

Surface Preparation

• General Cleaning: Surfaces must be dry, clean, and free from dirt, grease, oil, and wax.

• Wood Surfaces: Sand the wood surface thoroughly along the grain to remove loose fibers and splinters. Wipe off all dust before application.

• Metal Surfaces: Remove all rust, mill scale, and loose matter by wire brushing or sanding to a clean finish. Degrease the surface with a suitable solvent.

• Previously Painted Surfaces: Remove all loose or defective paint films. For existing coatings in good condition, lightly sand the surface with suitable sandpaper to provide a mechanical key for better adhesion and wipe clean.