Red Oxide Primer

Affordable protective coating for iron & steel

Nippon Paint Red Oxide Primer is an alkyd-based primer that provides an economical protective coating for iron and steel surfaces in non-immersion conditions.

  • Fast dry
  • Available in Reddish Brown
  • Suitable for iron and steel surfaces
  • Solvent-based topcoats are to be used with solvent-based primers and sealers

Product Overview

Paint Type

Finishing

Low Gloss

Surfaces

Iron, Steel

Product Features

Fast Dry
Easy to Apply

Recommended Number of Coats

1 - 2 Coats

Drying Time

Touch Dry:Approximately 1 Hour

Hard Dry:16 Hours

Methods of Thinning

Brush/Roller: Maximum 5% of Nippon Paint General Purpose Thinner
Compressed Air Spray: 10 - 15% of Nippon Paint General Purpose Thinner
Airless Spray: Maximum 5% of Nippon Paint General Purpose Thinner

Recoating Time

Minimum 16 Hours

Coverage

16.7 m2 per litre per coat: dry film thickness of 30 microns
11.1 m2 per litre per coat: dry film thickness of 45 microns

Method of Application

Brush, Roller, Compressed Air Spray, Airless Spray

Quick-drying, economical primer for protecting iron and steel

Nippon Paint Red Oxide Primer serves as a protective coating for iron and steel surfaces, offering an economical solution for preventing oxidation and deterioration from exposure to moisture, air, and contaminants. By priming the metal surfaces, Red Oxide Primer ensures a stable base for further topcoats, enhancing the lifespan and performance of the overall coating system.

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Fast Dry

Minimise downtime between applying the primer and the topcoat for smoother and faster painting, so that painting projects are done efficiently.

Easy To Apply

Red Oxide Primer is formulated for easy application with brush, roller, or spray, making painting jobs more efficient.

Easy To Spray

Red Oxide Primer can be easily applied with compressed air spray or airless spray. The even spray reduces drips and ensures a uniform finish to achieve a flawless appearance on surfaces with less effort and time.

See how Red Oxide Primer protects from rust and corrosion

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COLOUR CARD

Find Your Colour

Nippon Paint Red Oxide Primer comes in a variety of popular colours. Browse our Protective Coatings colour card for our range of colours available.

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Affordable protective coating for iron & steel

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