Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA SPC-35
SPECIALTY
PLASTIC PRIMER QUART
Form: GDH-158
Rev.: 091817
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Specialty Plastic Primer prepares plastic for
painting with any of the Rust-Oleum brush and spray paints
including Stops Rust
®
, American Accents
®
and Painters Touch
®
.
Renew plastic furniture, planters and more. Plastic Primer bonds
tightly to plastic and provides for excellent top coat adhesion and
durability. Plastic Primer is suitable for use on polypropylene,
polystyrene, resin, fiberglass and vinyl plastics such as chairs,
tables and planters. Some plastics made of polyethylene
such as Little Tikes
®
children’s products are manufactured
in such a way that may hinder maximum paint adhesion.
Test paint in an inconspicuous area first.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Container Size
213517T 1-Quart
..PAINTING APPLICATION .
PAINTING CONDITIONS
Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area such as an open
garage. Use when temperature is between 50ºF (10ºC)
and 90ºF (32ºC) and humidity is below 85% to ensure
proper drying. Avoid application in very windy and dusty
conditions. Cover surrounding area to protect from spray
mist.
SURFACE PREPARATION
New Plastics – Thoroughly wipe down the surface with
paint thinner to achieve the best adhesion.
Aged or Weathered Plastics - Remove all dirt, grease, oil,
salt and chemical contaminants by washing the surface
with a commercial detergent, or other suitable cleaning
method. Rinse with fresh water and allow to thoroughly dry.
Remove loose paint and material with a wire brush or
sandpaper. Previously coated surfaces must be sound
and in good condition. Smooth, hard, or glossy finishes
should be scarified by sanding to create a surface profile.
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means
may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. LEAD IS
TOXIC. Contact the U.S.EPA/Lead Information Hotline at
1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
* Little Tikes
®
is a registered trademark of The Little Tikes Company.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
APPLICATION
Thoroughly mix material to ensure any settled pigment is
re-dispersed. Do not thin. Apply one complete coat of
primer using a high quality brush, roller or spray gun.
Top Coat Application – A topcoat may be applied to the
primed surface when fully dry, usually in 24 hours at
70°F(21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at
cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
Enamel Top Coat – It is recommended that a top coat be
applied to the primer. Use any Rust-Oleum spray paint or
oil-based brush enamel.
Latex Top Coat – If a latex top coat is used, it is important
to sand the primed surface using 400-grit sandpaper with
light, even stokes. Light sanding will increase the adhesion
of latex paint on primed plastic surfaces. Remove excess
sanding dust with a tack cloth.
DRY & RECOAT TIMES
Dry and recoat times are based on 70ºF (21°C) and 50%
relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures.
Dries to touch in 1 hour and can be top coated in 24 hours.
CLEAN UP
Clean brush, roller and other tools with mineral spirits.
Clean-up wet paint with xylene or mineral spirits. Properly
discard empty container.