Yacht Primer
	Primers
	Conventional Above Water Primer for Wood, Steel and Alloy

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Quick drying conventional primer for wood, steel and aluminium/alloy above the water. Pigments contain aluminium flake to provide an anti-corrosive protective barrier.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Colour	YPA275-Grey
Finish	Matt
Specific Gravity	1.33
Volume Solids	47%
Typical Shelf Life	2 yrs
VOC (As Supplied)	411 g/lt
Unit Size	750 ml 2.5 Lt

DRYING/OVERCOATING INFORMATION

Drying
5°C	15°C	23°C	35°C

Touch Dry [ISO]

3hrs

2hrs

1hrs

30mins

	Overcoating
	Substrate Temperature
	5°C		15°C		23°C		35°C
Overcoated By	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max

Pre-Kote	24hrs	5days	18hrs	4days	12hrs	3days	8hrs	1days
Yacht Primer	24hrs	5days	18hrs	4days	12hrs	3days	8hrs	1days

Note:If maximum overcoating times are exceeded, sand using 180 grade paper.

APPLICATION AND USE

Preparation	WOOD: Ensure bare wood is clean and dry. Apply UCP or alternatively 1 coat of Yacht Primer thinned 10-15% with Thinners No.1 to ensure penetration and adhesion. OILY WOODS e.g. Teak: Clean with thinners. Allow to dry. Thin first coat of Yacht Primer 15-20% prior to application. STEEL: Degrease with solvent or Yacht Line Super Cleaner. Grit blast to Sa 2½-3. Use angle grinder on small areas. ALUMINIUM/ALLOY: Clean and degrease with Yacht Line Super Cleaner. For better adhesion, mechanically abrade using aluminium compatible paper or low pressure grit blast using aluminium oxide. Pre-prime using Etch Primer. ZINC/GALVANISED STEEL: Degrease with Super Cleaner. Pre-prime using Etch Primer.
Method	If filling is required, use appropriate filler after the first coat of Yacht Primer has been applied. Ensure all dust is removed before painting. Use a dust wipe if bare timber is not exposed. Apply 4 coats.
Hints	Mixing Stir well before use. Thinner YTA800 Thinners No.1 Cleaner YTA800 Thinners No.1 Airless Spray Pressure: 210 bar. Tip Size: 1880. Conventional Spray Pressure: 3-4 bar. Tip Size: 1.4-1.8 mm.
Some Important Points	Product temperature should be minimum 5°C/40°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 5°C/40°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 5°C/40°F and maximum 35°C/95°F.
Compatibility/Substrates	Suitable for all substrates specified. Do not overcoat with 2-component solvent-based products.
Number of Coats	4
Coverage	(Theoretical) - 12.00 (m²/lt) brush; 8 m²/lt spray
Recommended DFT	35 microns dry
Recommended WFT	75 microns wet
Application Methods	Brush, Roller, Conventional Spray, Airless Spray

TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Storage

GENERAL INFORMATION: Exposure to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life of Yacht Primer to be realised ensure that between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5°C/40°F and 35°C/95°F. Keep out of direct sunlight. TRANSPORTATION: Yacht Primer should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.

Safety

GENERAL: Read the label safety section for Health and Safety Information, also available from our Technical Help Line. DISPOSAL: Do not discard tins or pour paint into water courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to harden before disposal. Remainders of Yacht Primer cannot be disposed of through the municipal waste route or dumped without permit. Disposal of remainders must be arranged for in consultation with the authorities.

IMPORTANT NOTES

The information given in this sheet is not intended to be exhaustive. Any person using the product without first making further written enquiries as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at their own risk and we can accept no responsibility for the performance of the product or for any loss or damage (other than death or personal or injury resulting from negligence) arising out of such use. The information contained in this sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the light of experience and our policy of continuous product development.

, International, the Akzo Nobel logo and other products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of, or licensed to Akzo Nobel.

Regional Addresses

Head Office International Paint Ltd P O Box 20980 Oriel House 16 Connaught Place London W2 2ZB United Kingdom tel: +44 (0) 171 479 6000 fax: +44 (0) 171 479 6500

European Region International Paint Ltd Stoneygate Lane Felling, Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY United Kingdom tel: +44 (0) 191 469 6111 fax: +44 (0) 191 438 3977

Asia Region International Paint Singapore (Pte) Ltd 449 Tagore Industrial Avenue 01-03 Hong Joo Industrial Building Singapore 787820 tel: +65 6453 1981 fax: +65 6453 1778

Australasia Region International Paint 115 Hyde Road Yeronga, Brisbane Queensland 4104 Australia tel: +61 (0) 7 3892 8866 fax: +61 (0) 7 3892 4287

North America Region International Paint LLC 2270 Morris Avenue Union New Jersey 07083 USA tel: +1 (0) 908 686 1300 fax: +1 (0) 908 686 8545

South America Region International Paint Rod Rap tavares, KM 18.5 Predio Administrativo 11 Butanta CEP 05577-300 Sao Paulo, Brazil tel: +55 (0) 11 3789 2000 fax: +55 (0) 11 3789 2200

Ref: Issue Date: Supersedes:

05000033 28-Jan-2008 27-Nov-2007