Pettit Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer

Pettit Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer is a high performance Strontium Chromate primer for all aluminum surfaces. It's easy to mix and apply and it provides excellent water, chemical and corrosion resistance for aluminum. This product provides an excellent long term barrier to reduce galvanic corrosion to aluminum vessels.

Features:

• Strontium chromate aluminum epoxy primer for maximum corrosion control for aluminum
• Easy to mix and apply to hulls and outdrives
• The smooth finish provides an excellent bonding surface for additional primers or topcoats
• Designed to form the ideal barrier coat over roughed bare aluminum
  • This is the appropriate epoxy to use when aluminum has been sandblasted, sanded or ground so that a tooth is present
  • For smooth aluminum, choose Pettit Metal Primer 6455/044 (Sold Separately)
• This complete coating system resists fresh and salt water, industrial chemical fumes, and very humid environments
• Will chalk if not top-coated
• Suitable for above and below the waterline
• Two coats are recommended over sandblasted aluminum
  • Then overcoat with Pettit Protect 4700/4701 for optimum results before finishing with antifouling paint

Specifications:

• Type: 2-part, Epoxy/Polyamide
• Finish: Low luster
• Color: Bright yellow
• Components: 2
• Solids (theoretical) by volume: 28 ± 2%
• Theoretical coverage: 300 sq. ft. per 3/4 gal kit
• VOC: 596 g/l max. (admixed)
• Application methods: Brush, roller, airless or conventional spray
• Number of coats: 1 or more
• Application temp (air & substrate): 50° F min / 90° F max
• Pot life:
  • 6 hrs. @ 90° F
  • 10 hrs. @ 70° F
  • 20 hrs. @ 50° F
• Dry times: Substrate temp / Recoat / Bottom paint / Launch
  • 90° F / 1 - 24 hours / 1 - 8 hours / 48 hours
  • 70° F / 4 - 96 hours / 4 - 16 hours / 72 hours
  • 50° F / 8 - 192 hours / 8 - 24 hours / 120 hours
• Thinner: 97 Epoxy Thinner

Product Data Sheet

SDS A

SDS B