PRODUCT PROFILE
ONE-COAT
WONDER
For the operator who requires ultimate protection for their truck with minimal fuss, a compelling argument can be made for PrimoShield from Protective Coatings and Treatments.
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s a clear coating developed to protect painted surfaces against the damage caused by the solvents used to remove graffiti, PrimoShield has characteristics that make it
unique – and suitable for the rugged world of trucking. Peter Dunn, sales & technical support manager, Protective Coatings and Treatments, explains that the unique formulation of PrimoShield makes it different from other coatings currently on the market. “Traditionally, anti-corrosion coatings use dangerous heavy metals and require three separate coats, including a primer, an epoxy coating and then a top-coat polyurethane. However, the application of PrimoShield is a costeffective, one-coat process. “PrimoShield forms a very hard (9H) surface and has a very high coverage rate (up to 60m2) when compared
with other products (that will normally only cover 5-10m2). PrimoShield has an applied micron build of 5-10 microns when applied according to the manufacturers’ recommendations while competing clear coats will have a micron build of 50 microns.” This means that it forms a very hard but very thin coating. It is a true directto-metal coating and can be applied to any metal surface, including aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass and mild steel. It can also be applied to painted surfaces, including acrylic and automotive lacquers. “On metal surfaces, the only stipulation is that the
surface to be coated is clean. There is no need for a primer or etch primer,” Dunn says. PrimoShield is a self-levelling compound so the application results in a smooth, imperceptible finish. Whether you’re talking trucks, trains, tractors or tanks, the results are significant. PrimoShield is non-stick and hydrophobic, meaning it will shed water, dirt and dust, making it selfcleaning. It offers permanent anti-corrosion properties and extreme abrasion and scratch resistance. Even fingerprints are banished. Dunn quotes a minimum lifespan of 10 years when applied by an approved or certified applicator.
PrimoShield is suitable for any application, not just trucks.
114 New Zealand Trucking
March 2022
NZT 21
