5515 WHITE ALKYD METAL PRIMER
PRIMER FOR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
FERROUS METAL SURFACES
A primer formulated to provide excellent adhesion and
to retard corrosion and rust. Recommended for properly
prepared ferrous metal surfaces such as metal doors
and frames, structural steel, steel tanks, ornamental
iron or any other ferrous metal objects. Provides good
first field coat or shop coat on structural steel when
sandblasting is not possible. Monarch performance
alternate for Federal Specification TT-P-636.
Excellent rust inhibitive properties
Superior adhesion
Will withstand moderate weathering until top
coat can be applied
Can be used with a wide variety of finish coats
Excellent hiding
May be topcoated with alkyd or latex finishes
Color: White
Solids:
Weight: 70.9%
Volume: 49.7%
Finish: Flat, 2-4 units @ 60º
Density: 11.20 lbs/gal.
Flash Point: Less than 80º F
Cleanup Solvent: Monarch 7710 All Purpose
Drying Time at 77ºF and 50% RH:
To touch - 1 hour
To recoat - 4-6 hours
Thinner
Recommended film thickness:
2.0 mils dry
4.4 mils wet
Coverage:
300 to 500 square feet per gallon,
depending on method of application
and texture and porosity of surface.
V.O.C. Content: 3.25 lbs/gal
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4-10
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All surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dust, dirt,
chalking and peeling paint, wax, grease or any other
contamination. Repair any surface defects before
painting.
Previously Painted Surfaces: Remove all loose
or loosely adhering material by wire brushing or scraping
surface. Spot prime bare areas. For best performance in
more corrosive areas, entire surface should be abrasive
blast cleaned. Glossy areas should be sanded dull.
New Surfaces: Clean with wire brush or by hand
tool scraping in mildly corrosive areas. Abrasive blast
cleaning to a commercial blast is preferred in more
corrosive areas.
Tinting -White in color. May be tinted to pastel or
Thinning - Apply at packaged consistency or reduce
medium shades.
as needed to maintain workability with up to 1/2 pint
Monarch 7717 Synthetic Thinner per gallon.
Method - Apply by brush, roller, or spray. For airless
Cleanup - Clean equipment promptly with Monarch
spray, use .015" or larger tip, adjust pressure as necessary. Do not apply when air or surface temperature is
below 40ºF (10ºC).
7717 Synthetic Thinner. Wet a cloth with Monarch 7717
Synthetic Thinner to wipe up spatters and drips.
Dry Time - Under normal conditions to touch in 30
minutes and to recoat 4-6 hours. Provide adequate
ventilation. Adverse conditions may affect drying time.
WARNING!
FLAMMABLE!
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of
vapor or spray mist.
Close container after each use.