Aluma Protect 4400/4401
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ALUMINUM EPOXY PRIMER Simply better. • Smooth finish provides an excellent bonding surface for additional primers or topcoats. • Excellent water, chemical and corrosion resistance for aluminum surfaces. • High Performance Strontium Chromate Primer for all aluminum surfaces. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer 4400/4401 is a corrosion resistant, two component epoxy-polyamide coating for use on sandblasted aluminum where maximum resistance to fresh or salt water is required. The complete coating system is resistant to wa- ter, many industrial chemical fumes, and very humid environments. It is intended as a corrosion resistant primer coat for aluminum pleasure craft and has excellent durability in exterior exposures, although, like most epoxies, it will chalk if not topcoated. APPLICATION INFORMATION Stir both components thoroughly. Mix the two components together in the ratio of 1 part of Component A to 1 part of Component B by volume. Allow to stand 15 minutes at approximately 70° before us- ing. (Allow to stand at least 30 minutes if temperature is between 50° and 65°F) May be applied by brush, roller, conventional or air- less spray. Thinning is not normally required for application, how- ever, small amounts of 97 Epoxy Thinner may be used if necessary to facilitate application. Wet film thickness should be 3.6 mils per coat, which yields 1.0 mil dry film thickness. A wet film thickness gauge should be used to monitor paint application. One or two coats of Aluma Protect 4400/4401 should be overcoated with Pettit Protect 4700/4701 to provide a corrosion and chemical resistant barrier for use on all aluminum craft and surfaces. SURFACE PREPARATION Coating performance, in general, is proportional to the degree of surface preparation. Follow recommendations carefully, avoiding shortcuts. Inadequate preparation of surfaces will virtually assure inadequate coating performance. Degrease aluminum by wiping with 97 Epoxy Thinner. Sandblast, sand or grind the surface to achieve a good adhesion profile. PHYSICAL DATA SOLIDS (theoretical) APPLICATION DATA Conventional Spray Temp Recoat Bottom Paint Launch If these recommended intervals are exceeded, sand thoroughly with 80 grit sandpaper before recoating or applying bottom paint. ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS PETTITPAINT • Division of Kop-Coat, Inc. • 36 Pine Street, Rockaway, N J 07866 • (973)625-3100 • www.pettitpaint.com

ALUMINUM EPOXY PRIMER Simply better. Bare Steel: Not recommended - use Pettit Protect 4700/4701 for steel surfaces. Bare Aluminum, Hulls and Outdrives: Sandblast (using non-metallic media) or disc sand the aluminum to clean, bright metal. Wipe clean of residue and immediately apply one coat of Aluma Protect Aluminum Epoxy Primer 4400/4401. At 70°F let dry 4 hours minimum, 96 hours maximum, and apply an additional coat followed by two coats of Pettit Protect High Build Epoxy Primer 4700/4701 following application and recoat instructions. Previously Primed Surfaces: Aluma Protect Aluminum...