(VIDEO) 3in1 Metal Paints

23.01.2016

As the very name suggests – 3in1 contains anticorrosive, primer and finishing paint for metal. This saves a lot of time spent on painting metal surfaces, while providing a high quality coating. This text will explain what should be done in order to get high quality paint job for metal surfaces.

It is necessary to dissolve 3in1 paint up to 15-30%, depending on the application technique. After adding the paint solvent, stir the mixture thoroughly until complete homogenization.

A big advantage of 3in1 paint is that you can apply it on corroded metal. Remove the friable layer from the corroded spot using a steel brush. After that, degrease the metal – we recommend the Irkom OB1 degreaser. The degreaser is applied by a cloth, and it dries out in only 1 minute, forming a very thin film which blocks the existing corrosion and, for a short period of time, prevents occurrence of new corrosion.

3in1 paint, 15% dissolved by paint thinner R1, is applied directly on the metal with a brush. It is necessary to apply two thin layers, about 120-150 microns thick, in the manner “wet to wet”. That means that you don’t have to wait for the first layer to dry, but you can immediately apply the second one, which makes the painting time a lot shorter.

When painting using a spray gun, the metal should also be degreased with OB1, and after that, the paint should be dissolved up to 30%. Afterwards, you can start applying paint in two thin layers 150-200 microns thick, also in the principle “wet to wet”. Special care should be taken to cover less accessible parts, in order to avoid corrosion.

If you don’t remove the friable layer of corrosion from the metal surface, the life of the coating shall be very short. In case the surface hasn’t been degreased with OB1 and the paint coat isn’t thick enough, soon the corrosion will recur. On the other hand, applying more than recommended quantity of paint will lead to wrinkling, which is also not good.

Irkom 3in1 paints can be found in all Okov centers, and you can check out a part of the assortment here.

Watch the video that shows the practical application of 3in1 paint for metal.

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