BOYSEN® Primeguard™ Water-based Metal Primer
BOYSEN® Primeguard™ is a high-performance, water-based acrylic primer that provides excellent adhesion to hard-to-adhere metal surfaces such as galvanized iron, stainless steel, and aluminum. It offers superior durability, rapid drying, and easy water clean-up, making it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice for metal priming applications.
Technical Data
Principal Uses
- Designed for galvanized iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and other hard-to-adhere metal substrates.
- Ideal for use on new and recoated metal surfaces.
Vehicle Type
- Acrylic
VOC Content
- 41.1 g/L (±2.0 g/L)
Drying Time (at 25°C and 50% relative humidity)
- Touch dry: 1 hour
- Recoat: 2 hours
Density
- 1.22 kg/L (±0.05 kg/L)
Theoretical Coverage
- 25-30 sq. m. per 4-Liter container at 2.0-1.7 mils DFT (Depending on surface texture and porosity)
Tinting
- Not applicable
Thinning
- Use as supplied. No thinning is required.
Clean-up Solvent
- Water
Packaging Options
- 4-Liters
Application Methods
- Brush
- Roller
- Airless Spray
Features & Benefits
✅ Exceptional Adhesion
- Provides excellent adhesion to difficult metal surfaces such as galvanized iron, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Compatible with most topcoats.
✅ Rapid Drying
- Dries in just 2 hours, significantly faster than enamel primers that take 12 hours.
- Reduces labor costs and speeds up painting projects.
✅ Environmentally Sound
- Low odor and non-flammable.
- Free from hazardous solvents and lead-free for safer use.
✅ Easy Water Clean-up
- No need for thinners or solvent reducers.
- Painting tools and spills can be easily cleaned with soap and water.
Surface Preparation
- Cleaning the Surface:
- Wipe the surface with a rag soaked in paint thinner to remove grease, oil, wax, and other contaminants.
- Repainting Over Pre-Painted Galvanized Surfaces:
- Wipe the surface clean before applying new paint.
- Remove any loose paint film and ensure a sound surface before applying BOYSEN® Primeguard™.
Painting Schedule
For New Metal Surfaces
1️⃣ Primer:
- Apply 1 coat of BOYSEN® Primeguard™.
2️⃣ Topcoat: (Choose one based on desired finish and durability)
- BOYSEN® Roofgard™
- BOYSEN® Cool Shades™
- BOYSEN® Acqua Epoxy™
- BOYSEN® Epoxy Enamel
- BOYSEN® Acrytex™
- BOYSEN® Quick Drying Enamel

















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