The listed surface preparation techniques and recommended coating systems are commonly recommended for ferrous metal substrates scheduled for heavy-duty protective coatings on commercial, institutional and light industrial projects. Other surface preparation techniques and High Performance Coatings' products may be better suited for your project. Please contact your Diamond Vogel representative for personalized service.
Common Surface Preparation Techniques
SSPC-SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning
SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning
Recommended Systems
Epoxy Systems
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Semi-Gloss | Self priming. Can be applied over most existing coatings. Excellent resistance to moisture and chemicals. |
Epoxy/Urethane Systems
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Multi-Thane 330 High Solids Polyurethane | Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust. |
| Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy Mastic | Multi-Thane 340 High Solids Polyurethane | Semi-Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust. |
| Mult-E-Prime 500 Hi-Build Epoxy | Multi-Thane 330 High Solids Polyurethane | Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. |
| Mult-E-Prime 500 Hi-Build Epoxy | Multi-Thane 340 High Solids Polyurethane | Semi-Gloss | Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance |
Zinc/Urethane Systems
| Primer Coat: | Intermediate Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Endura-Zinc 768 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer | Multi-Thane 330 High Solids Polyurethane | Gloss | Provides greatest level of corrosion resistance. Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. | |
| Endura-Zinc 768 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer | Multi-Thane 340 High Solids Polyurethane | Semi-Gloss | Provides greatest level of corrosion resistance. Excellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. | |
| Endura-Zinc 705 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy Ester Primer | Mult-E-Prime 500 Hi-Build Epoxy | Multi-Thane 330 High Solids Polyurethane | Gloss | Provides cathodic protection with superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Excellent color and gloss retention. |
| Endura-Zinc 705 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy Ester Primer | Mult-E-Prime 500 Hi-Build Epoxy | Multi-Thane 340 High Solids Polyurethane | Semi-Gloss | Provides cathodic protection with superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Excellent color and gloss retention. |
Modified Alkyd/Alkyd System
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Iron Prime 600 Fast Dry Universal Primer | CoteAll Multi-Purpose Alkyd Enamel | Gloss | User friendly for in-house maintenance. Variety of colors in primers and finishes. Good color and gloss retention. |
Modified Alkyd/Acrylic System
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Iron Prime 600 Fast Dry Universal Primer | Vers-Acryl 222 Acrylic Maintenance Finish | Semi-Gloss | User friendly for in-house maintenance. Variety of colors in primers and finishes. Excellent color and gloss retention. |
Acrylic/Acrylic System
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Vers-Acryl 300 Acrylic DTM Primer | Vers-Acryl 222 Acrylic Maintenance Finish | Semi-Gloss | User friendly for in-house maintenance. Excellent flexibility, color and gloss retention. |
Acrylic/Pre-Catalyzed Epoxy
| Primer Coat: | Finish Coat: | Sheen: | Features: |
| Vers-Acryl 300 Acrylic DTM Primer | Eas-E-Poxy Pre-Catalyzed Waterborne Epoxy | Semi-Gloss | Fast and easy protection for mild to moderate environments. Resists a wide variety of chemicals and stains. |
| Vers-Acryl 300 Acrylic DTM Primer | Eas-E-Poxy Pre-Catalyzed Waterborne Epoxy | Eggshell | Fast and easy protection for mild to moderate environments. Resists a wide variety of chemicals and stains. |