4-metal DTM – water-based metal primer and corrosion protection coating

• Easy-to-use, brush or spray applied
• Increases the protection of metal against corrosion/rust
• May be overcoated
• Convenient 4-in-1 system
• Excellent substrate and inter-coat adhesion
• Quick drying
• Prevents flash rusting
• Interior and exterior use
• Excellent durability and weathering properties
• Low odour
• Good water resistance, not for immersed conditions
• Abrasion and scratch resistant
• UV resistant and good colour retention

Semi-matt and smooth.

Oxidide Grey

Atmospheric Corrosivity Category (ISO 12944-6): C3 (High) / C4 (Medium)*
*Lasts more than 15 years in a C3 environment and 10 – 15 years in a C4 environment before necessitating maintenance.

Iron or steel surfaces should be free of loose rust. Make sure the substrate is spotless, sound, dry, and free of impurities like lichens, oil, grease, salt, dirt,
and algae.

Exposed metal should be thoroughly wire brushed to reach as clean a state as possible.

Galvanised steel should be degreased and completely free of white rust and preventative compounds.

For new and weathered surfaces 4-metal DTM is self-priming, to ensure good adhesion abrade surface with coarse sandpaper.

For previously painted surfaces – remove powdery, loose and flaking paint completely with a wire brush, sandpaper or high-pressure cleaner. Abrade
surface with coarse sandpaper to ensure good adhesion. Wipe down with a slightly damp cloth and allow to dry.

Rusted surfaces – remove rust with a rust cleaner and degreaser.

Stir well before use.

Practical coverage for estimated purposes: m2/litre per coat:
– Prime coat @ 100 microns DFT – 6.8 m2
– As a top coat @ 200 microns DFT – 4.88 m2

Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe® super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.

4-metal DTM may be recoated as a maintenance coat as required.

4-metal DTM is a water based metal primer and corrosion inhibitor which is as a self-crosslinking, multi-phase acrylic dispersion. Offers
outstanding corrosion protection, superior water-resistance, and adhesion properties. Atmospheric Corrosivity Category (ISO 12944-6):
C3 (High) / C4 (Medium).

1 ℓ and 5 ℓ containers.

Shelf-life of 12 months, but shorter if in extreme conditions. Keep tightly sealed in a dry cool place in the original packaging.

Product safety information required for safe use is not included. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for
safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available from your local a.b.e.® branch.

This data sheet is issued as a guide to use of the product(s) concerned.

Whilst a.b.e.®  endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation, or information given by the company.

• Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine
  total requirements.
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