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Acting as a high quality primer on metals for the Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-tra the rust inhibiting primer has been formulated for use on unpainted ferrous and non-ferrous exterior metal surfaces, including weathered or pre-treated galvanised steel.
The Sandtex Trade Rust Inhibiting Primer Undercoat is a primer and undercoat in one and is available in grey. It can applied with brush or roller and is recoatable after 6 hours.
Product Finish: Undercoat
Coverage (m2) per Litre: 12
Brand: Sandtex
Base: Solvent
Paint Application: Brush, Roller
Suitable Substrate: Metal, Iron / Steel
Drying Time: Touch Dry 4-6 Hours, Recoat After 6 Hours
Item Code: 5073961
Prior to application on new metal surfaces, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free from anything that will interfere with the materials to be applied. It is also advised that you wash down your surface with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove oil, grease or any other contaminants. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry. When dry prime with one coat of Sandtex Trade Rust Inhibiting Primer Undercoat.
For application on previously coated metal surfaces, all surfaces must be dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. All rust must be removed, as well as other loose, failing and suspect paint. Spot prime all bare metalwork with Sandtex Trade Rust Inhibiting Primer Undercoat and wash remaining sound paint with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants.
Stir well before use. For optimum results apply using a brush or with a medium or long pile roller. Maintain a wet edge and avoid excessive de-nibbing in between coats where possible. Ensure the previous coat is fully dry before further application.
If maintenance is required, surfaces may be washed with a warm water and liquid detergent solution to remove surface dirt prior to application.
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Delivery Options & Charges for mainland UK:
Service | Cost | Lead Time |
Standard Delivery | £5.95 (Free over £60) | Delivery in approximately 2 working days. |
Next Day Delivery | £7.99 (Free over £100) | Delivery the next working day when ordered before 2pm Mon-Thurs. |
Next Day before 12 | £12.99 | Delivery the next working day before 12 when ordered before 2pm Mon-Thurs. |
Next Day before 10:30 | £18.99 | Delivery the next working day before 10:30am when ordered before 2pm Mon-Thurs. |
Saturday Delivery | £10.99 | Order before 2pm Friday for Saturday Delivery |
Sunday Delivery | £10.99 | Order before 3pm Friday for Sunday Delivery |
Wallpaper Sample Delivery | £0.99 | Dispatched same day when ordered before 2pm. Delivery is typically two working days, but can take longer. |
Delivery Options & Charges for More Remote Areas:
Service | Cost | Lead Time |
Scottish Highlands (Includes some AB postcodes) | £12.99 | Up-to-date delivery dates are provided at checkout. Takes approximately two working days. |
Northern Ireland | £12.99 | Up-to-date delivery dates are provided at checkout. Takes approximately two working days. |
Isle of Wight & Isle of Man | £16.99 | Up-to-date delivery dates are provided at checkout. Takes approximately two working days. |
Brand specific delivery options
Manufacturer | Cost | Delivery Information |
Laura Ashley | Standard rates | Standard Delivery takes approximately 3-5 working days and Next Day delivery is available for UK mainland and Northern Ireland on orders before 1pm. |
Laura Ashley Samples | Free Sample Delivery | Shipped with Royal Mail and can take approximately 2-10 working days. |
Rust-Oleum | Standard rates | Rust-Oleum products are only available on standard delivery as these are processed and shipped from a separate warehouse. Up-to-date delivery estimates are provided at checkout. |
Rust-Oleum Tester Sachets | Free | Free sachet delivery is available on all Rust-Oleum sachets. These are shipped direct from the manufacturer using Whistl. Can take 5-10 working days. |
Holden | Standard rates | Takes approximately 2 working days. |
Pagazzi | Standard rates | Takes approximately 1-2 working days. |
NMC | £22.99 | Processed and shipped direct from the manufacturer via DHL. Takes approximately 2-5 working days. |