Marindec Paints| SKU | 14-901-025 |
|---|---|
| Pack sizes | 25L |
| System role | primer |
| Finish | none |
| Substrates | metal, galvanised iron, previously painted, aluminum |
| Environments | interior, exterior, industrial |
| Dry time | touch ± 10 minutes · hard ± 1 hour |
| Coverage | 9.6 m²/litre @ 12.5 µm DFT theoretical; practical 50 to 70% less |
| Volume solids | ± 12% (depending on colour) |
EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L
This primer provides exceptional corrosion resistance, UV protection, and superior adhesion on diverse substrates, ensuring durability and aesthetic enhancement across home improvement, manufacturing, and construction industries for long-lasting performance.
Use cases
- Applied to bare metal, aluminium, and non-ferrous substrates as a reactive adhesion primer before topcoating. Used in steel fabrication workshops, sheet metal shops, and industrial maintenance. Provides superior adhesion on galvanised, aluminium, and bare metal surfaces. Competitor product VASBYT (Prominent Paints etch primer) is a known equivalent requested by customers.
Technical data
From the Marindec technical data sheet for Armouretch EPS15 self etching & fast dry primer (14 series), TDS 1/140319. Drying and overcoating times vary with ambient temperature.
| Type | Ready for use, low build, self-etching & fast drying, single pack based on phenolic / PVB resins with etching acid |
|---|---|
| Recommended film thickness | 10 to 15 µm DFT (85 to 125 µm WFT) |
| Theoretical spread rate | 9.6 m²/litre @ 12.5 µm DFT |
| Practical spread rate | 50 to 70% less than theoretical, depending on substrate & application conditions |
| Solids by volume | ± 12% (depending on colour) |
| Touch dry @ 23 °C | ± 10 minutes |
| Hard dry @ 23 °C | ± 1 hour |
| Overcoating interval | Minimum 1 hour |
| Heat resistance | Dry heat resistance up to 200 °C |
| Recommended thinner | Standard Etch Thinner for dilution and for cleaning |
| Application |
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| Substrate conditions | Dry and free of any dirt, dust or oily residues; at least 3 °C above dew point; clean sufficiently by sandblasting or with sandpaper |
Datasheets
Frequently asked questions
What is EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L used for?
Applied to bare metal, aluminium, and non-ferrous substrates as a reactive adhesion primer before topcoating. Used in steel fabrication workshops, sheet metal shops, and industrial maintenance. Provides superior adhesion on galvanised, aluminium, and bare metal surfaces. Competitor product VASBYT (Prominent Paints etch primer) is a known equivalent requested by customers.
Which surfaces can EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L be applied to?
Suitable substrates include metal, galvanised iron, previously painted, aluminum.
What thinner should I use with EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L?
Per the Marindec technical data sheet: Standard Etch Thinner for dilution and for cleaning.
What film thickness should EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L be applied at?
The technical data sheet recommends 10 to 15 µm DFT (85 to 125 µm WFT).
What should I know before applying EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L?
Etch primer for superior adhesion on bare and non-ferrous metals. VASBYT (Prominent Paints) is a known competitor etch primer requested by customers — EPS15 is the Marindec equivalent.
How quickly does EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L dry?
Per the Marindec technical data sheet: touch dry ± 10 minutes and hard dry ± 1 hour at 23 °C. Drying times vary with temperature and film thickness.
What coverage does EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L give?
The Marindec technical data sheet gives a theoretical spread rate of 9.6 m²/litre @ 12.5 µm DFT. Practical spread is 50 to 70% less than theoretical, depending on substrate & application conditions.
What pack sizes are available?
EPS15 Etch Primer — Black Satin 25L is supplied in 25L.