Use and Care Manual
Speedhide 6-2045XI Series
Architectural Coatings PPG Speedhide Exterior 100% Acrylic Latex Satin
GENERAL SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface must be clean and dry. Remove all loose, peeling paint, dirt, mildew, grease, oil, chalk, rust, and any other surface contaminants. Blistering
and peeling issues are commonly caused by moisture behind the paint film. Problems leading to excessive moisture in the substrate must be
repaired prior to painting. Putty all nail holes and caulk all cracks and open seams. Sand all glossy, rough, and patched surfaces. Stucco, concrete,
and masonry surfaces must be completely dry, free of efflorescence, and allowed to cure for 30 days prior to painting. An appropriate primer is
recommended for all uncoated surfaces and special substrates, such as tannin staining wood, new or chalky masonry, and bare metal.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust or fumes. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST OR
FUMES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO
AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator and prevent skin contact to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with
a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the USEPA National Lead
Information Hotline at 1‑800‑424‑LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead. Follow these instructions to control exposure to other hazardous sub-
stances that may be released during surface preparation.
ALUMINUM: This substrate may present potential adhesion problems. Any coating applied directly to aluminum should be spot applied, allowed
to cure overnight, and then evaluated for adhesion. If adhesion is good, the application may proceed.
BRICK: New brick and mortar should cure for at least 30 days and preferably 90 days prior to priming and painting. The pH of the substrate
must be less than 10 before priming. Painting glazed brick is not recommended due to potential adhesion problems.
CONCRETE and MASONRY: New concrete should cure for at least 30 days and preferably 90 days prior to priming and painting. The pH of the
substrate must be less than 10 before priming with an alkali resistant primer.
FERROUS METAL: The surface must be cleaned thoroughly to remove any dust, rust, and surface contaminants, and then primed.
FIBER CEMENT: Fiber cement siding and trim board may present potential adhesion, alkali burn, and efflorescence problems. New board should
be aged for at least 30 days prior to priming and painting. The pH of the substrate must be less than 10 and the moisture content must be less
than 12% prior to priming and topcoating. All cracks and opens seams should be caulked to prevent water penetration. Pre-primed board from
the manufacturer may not be uniformly or completely sealed. It is recommended that an alkali resistant primer be applied to ensure complete and
uniform sealing prior to topcoating.
STUCCO: New stucco should cure for at least 30 days and preferably 90 days prior to priming and painting. The pH of the substrate must be
less than 10 before priming. Surface chalk from the curing or aging process should be removed then sealed with an appropriate sealer to rebind
and restore the surface to a sound condition.
VINYL and ARCHITECTURAL PLASTIC: Vinyl and similar architectural plastics may present potential adhesion problems. A primer may be
required to promote proper adhesion. Consult the manufacturer’s guidelines prior to painting. Primer and topcoat should be spot applied, allowed
to cure overnight, then evaluated for adhesion. If adhesion is good, the application may proceed. Check adhesion by applying a piece of masking
tape. When the masking tape is removed, if the coating peels off, the surface must be scuff sanded prior to proceeding to ensure mechanical
adhesion. Vinyl siding and similar plastic composites should not be painted with a color darker than the original color. Painting vinyl siding or plas-
tic composites with a darker color may cause them to warp. Color selection for use over vinyl siding is limited. For information, call 1-800-441-
9695.
WOOD: Countersink all nails, putty flush with surface. Unpainted wood or wood in poor condition should be sanded smooth, wiped clean, then
primed. Any knots or resinous areas must be primed before painting.
RECOMMENDED PRIMERS
Aluminum 17-921XI
Brick 4-503, 4-603XI, 17-921XI
Concrete & Masonry 4-503, 4-603XI, 17-921XI
Ferrous Metal 4020, 90-712, 90-912
Fiber Cement 4-2, 4-503, 4-603XI
Stucco 4-2, 4-503, 4-603XI, 4-808, 4-809, 4-898
Vinyl 17-921XI
Wood 17-921XI
Apply only when air, surface, and product temperatures are above 35°F
(2°C) and at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. Air and surface tem-
peratures must remain above 35°F (2°C) for the next 48 hours. Do not
apply late in the day when dew and condensation are likely to form or if
rain or snow is expected. On large expanses of metal, temperatures
must be 50°F (10°C) or higher.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Not recommended for use on steps or floors.
While this product provides a mildew resistant coating, growth may still
occur if the substrate is not properly prepared prior to painting and/or if
the substrate is consistently exposed to conditions conducive to mold,
mildew, and algae.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
6-2045XI