Rust-resistant primer | KF-RC100 | Kexin New Materials

Epoxy Zinc-Rich Primer Series · Complete Application Process

Product No.: KF-RC100 Reference standards: ISO 12944-7/8 | SSPC PA1 | GB/T 28699 Version: V2.0 Date: 2026-06-21
I. Pre-application preparation — Substrate inspection and treatment

1Substrate inspection and preparation standard

Preparation standard:ISO 8501-1 Sa 2.5 (very thorough blast cleaning)

Roughness requirement:Rz 40-75μm(ISO 8503-1)

Cleanliness requirement:Post-blast surface cleanliness Salt grade 2 (ISO 8502-3), no oil/grease or dust

Application timing:Apply primer within 4 h of blasting to prevent flash rust

Edge and corner treatment:Grind free edges to a rounded radius of R≥2 mm

Weld seam treatment:Remove slag and spatter from welds; stripe-coat the welds

2Paint preparation and mixing

Mixing method:Mix at low speed 300–500 rpm for 3–5 min until homogeneous

Mixing ratio:Weigh precisely according to the mix ratio on the product label

Curing:After mixing, let the blend age for 15–30 min at 23°C before use

Pot life:Pot life 4–8 h at 23°C after mixing; discard beyond this window

3Environmental condition check

Application temperature:5-40°C (substrate temperature at least 3°C above the dew point)

Relative humidity:relative humidity ≤85%

Ventilation requirements:密闭空间强制Ventilation

Weather requirements:Avoid rain / snow / strong wind / direct sun when applying outdoors

II. Application procedure — Selection of coating method
Application methodProcess parametersApplicable scenarios
Airless spray (recommended) nozzle 0.38-0.53 mm, pressure 15-25 MPa Large-area steel structures, storage tanks and pipework
Conventional air spray Nozzle 1.5-2.0mm,Pressure 0.3-0.5MPa Small/medium workpieces and equipment housings
Brush / roller application — Localised touch-up, weld stripe-coating, corners and edges
III. Recoat Interval and Curing

Minimum overcoating interval:Recoat after touch-dry (about 4–6 h at 23°C)

Maximum overcoating interval:If recoat exceeds 7 days, abrade the surface (low-pressure sweep blast 0.2–0.3 MPa, non-metallic abrasive)

⚠ Risk of intercoat adhesion failure when overcoating after the maximum recoat interval:When the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, intercoat adhesion will drop significantly; the surface must be sweep-blasted (low pressure 0.2-0.3 MPa, non-metallic abrasive) to create mechanical anchor roughness, otherwise the coating will delaminate.

Curing conditions:Air-cures at 23°C with full cure in 7 days. Use a low-temperature hardener below 5°C.

4. Safety and environmental requirements
⚠ PPE required: gas mask (A2P2 cartridge) + goggles + nitrile gloves + anti-static overalls + safety shoes
⚠ No open flames, welding, cutting or other spark-producing work
⚠ Use explosion-proof electrical equipment in the work area
⚠ Dispose of waste coatings and containers per category HW12 of the National Catalogue of Hazardous Waste
5. Quality inspection and acceptance criteria
Inspection itemsInspection methodAcceptance criteria
Surface preparation grade ISO 8503 surface profile comparators Grade Sa 2.5, Rz 40-75 μm
Dry film thickness (DFT) ISO 2808 electromagnetic induction method 80 % of readings ≥ specified value, no reading below 80 % of the specified value
Adhesion ISO 4624 pull-off test / ISO 2409 cross-cut test ≥3-5 MPa / grade 0-1
Pinhole / holiday detection High-voltage holiday (spark) testing No pinholes/holidays (coating discontinuities)
Appearance Visual inspection No sagging / blistering / pinholes / craters
Prepared on the basis of:ISO 12944-7/8 | SSPC PA1 | GB/T 28699 and related industry standards.
Important statement:This application guide is a recommended guidance document; actual application parameters should be adjusted according to site conditions, environmental status and coating system requirements. For special working conditions or difficult application problems, please contact the Kexin New Materials technical department for professional support.
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