Tips for painting metal

• The purpose of painting is to completely insulate the metal surface from air and water.
• Before painting, all oxidation, salts, and impurities must be removed from the metal surface; after this, rinse with fresh water.
• Sandblast or abrade (sandpaper 60-120) metal surfaces until bright.
• Paint the bare metal surface with 20% thinned Hempel Light Primer immediately after surface preparation to prevent it from becoming dirty or oxidizing before the actual painting, and to achieve the best adhesion to the surface.
• Check the temperature of the surfaces before painting, as the temperature of metal surfaces may differ significantly from the ambient air temperature.

Two-Component System Products:

Below the waterline

• Hempel Light Primer
• Antifouling Paints for Aluminum Surfaces
• Hempel Antifouling Paints
• Hempel Underwater Primer

One-Component System Products:

Above the waterline

• Hempel Primer Undercoat
• Hempel Brilliant Gloss

Below the waterline

• Hempel Underwater Primer
• Antifouling Paints for Aluminum Surfaces
• Hempel Antifouling Paints