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DAVIES® X-RUST Anti-Corrosive Metal Primer is a single-pack rust-inhibitive alkyd primer that offers excellent corrosion protection to mild steel and iron surfaces. It is a fast-drying non-lifting primer for high-performance solvent-based topcoats such as polyurethane, epoxy enamel, thermoplastic acrylic, nitrocellulose lacquer, and alkyd enamels. DAVIES® X-RUST may also be used as a barrier coat between previously painted surfaces and new coatings containing strong solvents that may adversely affect the old paint. Type: Alkyd Enamel Finish: Low sheen Color: Light Gray Practical Coverage: 25 – 30 sqm / 4L / coat depending on surface porosity Pack Sizes: 1 liter 4 liters and 16 liters RECOMMENDED USE For interior and exterior general structural steel and architectural ironsurfaces such as roof, machinery and other equipment, doors, fencesand railings. PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS Application Tools : Brush / Roller / Spray Thinning: For Brush / Roller, use as-is. If necessary, dilute with not more than ¼ liter or 5% by volume of DAVIES® 71 Lacquer Thinner per 4L of DAVIES® DV-XR-61 For Spray, dilute with 1 liter of 25% by volume DAVIES® 71 Lacquer Thinner per 4L of DAVIES® DV-XR-61 Surface Preparation: • All surfaces must be clean, dry, free from dust, dirt, chalk, laitance, efflorescence, rust, grease, oil, and other foreign materials. • Wipe off oil and grease with solvent or lacquer thinner • Remove rust, mill scale, and stains with sandpaper, wire brush, or other abrading methods. • Treat iron surfaces with a heavy coating of rust and scale withD AVIES® X-RUST Converter, wipe off residue, and clean with lacquer thinner. Painting System: Primer: Apply one (1) coat of DAVIES® XR-61 X-RUST Topcoat: Apply two (2) coats of either DAVIES® Keramikote, DAVIES® Epoxy Enamel, DAVIES® Liquid Tile, DAVIES® Automotive Lacquer, or DAVIES® Gloss-It Drying Time: 1-2 hours Clean-Up: DAVIES® 71 Lacquer Thinner STORAGE AND HANDLING • Keep container closed when not in use. • Store in a cool