DESCRIPTION
Primax Synthetic Enamel is a unique and top quality air drying gloss finish with excellent durability and gloss retention. It gives though smooth and washable film which is aesthetic and decorative providing mirror look to the finish.

USES
The paint is suitable for all types of interior and exterior wood and metallic surfaces. It has also been used for concrete and masonry works.

COMPOSITION
Based on modified long oil Alkyds and durable light fast pigments.
COLOUR
A wide range of colour is available.
PACKING
14.56 litres, 3.64 litres, 0.91 litres, 250 ML, 60 ML.
VOLUME SOLIDS
White synthetic enamel has 40% volume solids with variation for other colours.
COVERING CAPACITY
14-16 meter square / Litre / Coat
DRYING TIME
SURFACE DRY
1-2 Hours
TACK FREE
2-4 Hours
HARD DRY
16-24 Hours
RECOAT
After 16 Hours
FILM THICKNESS
WET
50-55 microns / coat
DRY
25-30 microns / coat
GLOSS
80-85 % on 60 degree C. Head gloss meter.
FLASH POINT 

34 degree C
FILM CHARACTERISTICS MILD CHEMICAL ATTACK
The Film is resistant to mild chemical attack but for heavy and real contact of chemicals a special system is recommended.
HEAT RESISTANCE
The pain is resistant to heat up to 92 c.g. but for light finishes discoloration may take place above 80 c.g.
HUMIDITY RESISTANCE
Water resistance is to atmospheric humidity level in normal interior and exterior surroundings and hold out against repeated washings but not suitable for objects immersed in water.
THINNER
White sprint / mineral turpentine / Primax Mixing Oil.

APPLICATION
Brush, roller, spray
THINNING Mix
8-12% of white spirit to the paint for better brush or roller application.
SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
NEW WOOD WORK
Clean the surface of seasoned and moisture free wood. Rub dry with a suitable sand paper (No. 320) to make the surface smooth, dust off and apply one coat of Primax Undercoat or Primax Synthetic Enamel. Allow to dry overnight, scuff again with sand paper No. 320, filling of small holes or patches should be done prior to application of two coats of Primax Synthetic Enamel.
NEW STEEL WORK
For surface preparation of new steel, remove all rust, grease and dirt by wire brushing and scraping followed by wiping and cleaning by a rag soaked in solvent. Apply one coat of Primax Red Oxide Primer, or Primax Red Lead Primer or Red Oxide Zinc Chromate Primer. Leave overnight for drying and scuff with sand paper No. 320 little before application of two coats of Primax Synthetic Enamel.
OLD WOOD WORK
Remove all loose old flaky paint by scraping. Make the surface smooth by repeated scuffing. For the removal of grease, wipe with a solvent soaked rag. Apply one coat of Primax Undercoat or Primax Synthetic Enamel. Allow to dry overnight, scuff again filling of the surface should be done if necessary. Rub again prior to apply two coats of Primax Synthetic Enamel.
OLD STEEL WORK
Remove loosely adhering paint by scraping wash with detergent water and dry it quickly. Scuff wet with a suitable solvent and sand paper. Apply one coat of Primax Primer and allow to dry overnight, scuff again slightly with waterproof sand paper No. 320 before applying two coats of Primax Synthetic Enamel.
MASONRY WORK
Clean the masonry work surface. It should be free from efflorescent salts, loosely adhering material, dirt or grease etc. Apply Primax Wall Primer Sealer. Fill surface imperfections if required. Allow to dry overnight, scuff with sand paper, dust off and apply two coats of Primax Synthetic Enamel.