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PRODUCT USES
Galvanized iron roofs, gutters & down pipes
Steel fencing & farm gates
General steelwork & wrought iron - sewer pipes
Used as a decorative and protective coating over tar and
bitumen based finishes
Recommended protective finish for bitumen-type roofing
materials such as Malthoid & Torch On
ADVANTAGES
No primer required, easy application, quick drying
Brilliant silver finish SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Heat, ultraviolet and weather resistant Keep out of reach of children, do not ingest
Exceptionally flexible, 5-7 year life span Wear rubber shoes, safety harnesses and helmets when working
on pitched roofs
PREPARATION & CLEANING Ensure adequate ventilation during application & drying
All surfaces to be painted must be clean, free from rust, dirt, grease, Organic vapour masks are advised
flaking or loose paint and must be thoroughly dry. Chemical resistant gloves & safety goggles recommended
Solvent evaporates, close the container when not in use
Flammable - keep away from open flame, refrain from smoking
New galvanized iron roofs: De-grease with GALVACLENSE,
rinse and let dry. Apply two coats of Bituminous Aluminium.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Weathered galvanized iron roofs: Primer not required. Apply one Harmful if swallowed: Drink a lot of water, do not induce
or two coats of Bituminous Aluminium. vomiting and seek medical attention
Eye contact: Flush immediately with clean water, seek medical
Steel & wrought iron: Sand and wipe clean with a cloth soaked in
attention
Mineral Turpentine. Skin contact: Use Mineral Turpentine to remove product from
hands and skin and wash with warm soapy water, remove
IMPORTANT contaminated clothing immediately
Do not paint the exterior when rain is imminent Respiratory problems: Remove affected person to fresh air
Do not apply to wet surfaces
Ambient and surface temperatures must be between 10oC and GUARANTEE
35oC during application Bituminous Aluminium is guaranteed for three years not to flake, peel or
Match batch numbers to retain silver consistency blister when applied according to instructions on properly prepared surfaces.
The product must be thoroughly stirred with a flat paddle until Protective Paints will supply sufficient product to re-do the affected area.
homogeneous before use and periodically during application Breakdown of previous coatings are not covered by this guarantee. Project
registration and proof of purchase required.
Hints:
Start at the apex and work downwards The information provided by this technical data sheet is given in good faith and is to the
Complete a full sheet at a time best of our knowledge true and accurate. However it is given without guarantee, as
conditions of use and workmanship involved are both beyond our control.
Join in the valleys and maintain a wet edge to avoid overlapping
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APPLICATION
Stir thoroughly with a flat paddle until homogeneous before
use and periodically during application. Apply with a paint brush,
roller or airless spray for best results. Do not dilute or overspread.
Apply mid-morning, after the dew has dried and before the roof
temperature has risen to 400C. Resume in the afternoon when the
roof has cooled down.
Est. 1979
A generous coat of Bituminous Aluminium will cover most Quality paint you can rely on
surfaces, two coats give optimum protection. Allow overnight drying
between coats. Ensure that the paint is thoroughly dry before 478 Karel Trichardt Ave, Mountain View, Pretoria
walking on it. P O Box 49525, Hercules, 0030
Tel 012 379 6450 Fax 012 379 3458
Spreading: 12 – 14 m2 per litre. sales@protectivepaints.co.za
Touch dry: 4 - 6 hours. Hard dry: 48-72 hours.
Over-coating: Cannot be over-coated with emulsion paint.
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Cannot be used over Rust Primer or Galvanized Iron Primer. Updated: May 2009 (this supercedes all previous publications)