Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA
PRO-09
PROFESSIONAL
ENAMEL GALLONS
DESCRIPTION AND USES
Oil modified alkyds with excellent rust prevention when
a
pp
li
e
d
directly to metal. They also offer excellent coverage,
c
h
i
p
resistance
and color retention. Not for use on galvanized s
t
ee
l
.
PAINTING
C
O
N
D
I
T
I
O
NS
Use when temperature is above 32ºF (0ºC) and humidity
i
s
below 85% to ensure proper drying. Do not apply to
s
u
r
f
a
c
es
that, when heated, exceed 200ºF (93ºC) or galvanized
m
e
t
a
l
.
Can be used over most latex or oil paints.
R
u
s
t
-
O
l
e
u
m
Professional Enamels and Primers are not recommended
f
o
r
water
i
mm
e
r
s
i
o
n
.
P
R
E
P
A
R
AT
I
O
N
Clean surface with soap and water, rinse and let dry.
R
e
m
ove
loose paint and rust with a wire brush or sandpaper.
L
i
gh
t
l
y
sand glossy surfaces.
WARNING!
If you scrape, sand, o
r
remove old paint, you my release lead dust. LEAD IS
T
OX
I
C
.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS
S
UC
H
AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PR
EG
N
A
N
T
WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a
N
I
O
SH
-
approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up
c
a
r
e
f
u
ll
y
with
a HEPA
vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start,
fi
nd
out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting
t
h
e
National Lead Information Hotline at
1
-
800
-
424
-
L
E
A
D
or log on
to
www
.
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p
a
.
g
ov
/
l
ea
d
.
P
A
I
N
T
I
N
G
Stir thoroughly. Thin material, only
if
necessary, with
a
c
e
t
o
n
e
.
For brush or roller, thinning is not normally required. For a
i
r
spray, thin up to
1-1/2
to 2 pints per gallon. Do
not thin with
gasoline, lacquer thinner, turpentine, etc. For airless spray,
thinning is not normally required. Apply with a good qu
a
li
t
y
brush, roller or spray gun
.
Brush:
Use light, even strokes Excessive brushing reduces
film
thickness and p
r
o
t
e
c
t
i
o
n
.
Roller:
The rougher the surface, the longer the roller
n
a
p
should be. Cover approximately one square yard at a
t
i
m
e
.
Roll away from previously coated area and work back o
it
for a
uniform appearance. Use a brush on crevices and sharp e
dg
es
.
Spray Gun:
Follow spray gun directions carefully. Always
k
ee
p
the gun ten to twelve inches from the surface and in
m
o
t
i
o
n
while
s
p
r
ay
i
ng
.
C
L
E
A
N
-
U
P
Clean brush, roller and other tools with mineral s
p
i
r
i
t
s
.