1K DTM PRIMERS
MFI-580 1K DTM Primer is a high build, industrial grade primer that can be applied to properly prepared bare steel, pretreated aluminum, fiberglass and composite plastics. It has excellent corrosion resistant properties when applied to bare steel. There is no need to apply a pre-treatment primer. MFI-580 1K DTM Primer can be topcoated wet-on-wet without sanding after 20 minutes. DTM Enamel Primers can be topcoated without sanding in as little as 30 minutes.
COMPATIBLE SUBSTRATES
- Cleaned or Blasted Steel
- Cleaned and sanded painted surfaces
- Pretreated aluminum
- Epoxy Max Epoxy Primers
- MFI-590 Epoxy Sealers
- Properly Prepared Fiberglass/SMC
Mixing
- RTS (Ready-to-Spray)
- SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
Application
- Apply 1-2 wet coats of 1K DTM Primer
- Allow 5-10 minutes flash time between coats
- Do not apply at temperatures below 50°F
- Drying time listed may vary, depending upon film build, temperature, humidity and degree of air movement
- Excess film thickness will retard dry times and affect the recoat window
Cure Times
- Air-dry (assumes 77°F & 50% Relative Humidity) Bake / Force Cure
- To Topcoat: 20 min. Substrate Temp: 130°F (54.4°C)
- To Sand: 90 – 120 min. Bake Time:15 min.
- To Recoat: 18 hrs. (After 18 hours, sand with 320 grit
Technical Data
- Gloss @ 60° Angle: ~20
- Pencil Hardness: HB – H
- Humidity Resistance: Excellent (topcoated)
- Salt Spray Resistance: Excellent (topcoated)
- Chemical Resistance: Good
- Conical Mandrel (1/8”): Pass
- Adhesion: 5B, Excellent
- Wet Film Thickness: 3-4 mils per coat
- Dry Film Thickness: 1.5-2 mils per coat
- Pot Life: 4 hours @ 77°F (25°C)
Physical Properties
- Weight per gallon:10.2 + 0.3 lbs./gal
- Weight Solids (%): 55.0 + 2.0
- Volume Solids (%): 36.0 + 2.0
- Coverage (@1mil, no loss): 539-599 sq. ft./gal
