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
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Paint Type: Solvent-based (Alkyd)
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Finishing: Matt
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Binder: Oil-modified Alkyd
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Thinning: Maximum 5% - 10% with Nippon General Purpose Thinner
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Touch Dry: 2 hours (depending on temperature and humidity)
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Hard Dry: 8 hours
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Recoating Interval: Minimum 8 hours
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Theoretical Coverage: 10 – 12 m² per litre per coat
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No. of Coats: 1 coat
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Shelf Life: Up to 36 months in a tightly sealed container
Application Instructions
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Application Method: Apply using a high-quality Brush, Roller, or Conventional Air Spray.
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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.
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Cleaning: Clean all painting tools and equipment with Nippon General Purpose Thinner or Turpentine immediately after use.
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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:
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Primer (1 Coat): Red Oxide Primer / Zinc Phosphate Primer.
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Undercoat (1 Coat): Economy Undercoat.
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Topcoat (2 Coats): 9000 Gloss Finish / Q-Lac Gloss Finish.
For Wood Surfaces:
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Primer (1 Coat): 9000 Aluminium Wood Primer (if required for resinous wood).
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Undercoat (1 Coat): Economy Undercoat.
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Topcoat (2 Coats): 9000 Gloss Finish / Q-Lac Gloss Finish.
Surface Preparation
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General Cleaning: Surfaces must be dry, clean, and free from dirt, grease, oil, and wax.
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Wood Surfaces: Sand the wood surface thoroughly along the grain to remove loose fibers and splinters. Wipe off all dust before application.
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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.
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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.
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