DESCRIPTION: BOYSEN Epoxy Primer a

high quality, two-component, epoxy-

polyamide system that has exceptional
adhesion to practically any surface including
steel tanks, coastal installations, galvanized
iron, pipelines, aluminum, structural steel, etc.
Has excellent corrosion resistance and
sealing properties. Highly alkali-resistant so
there is no need for neutralization of new
concrete.

PRINCIPAL USES: As a primer for topcoats

of Epoxy Enamel or Acqua Epoxy to be
applied on metal, galvanized iron, wood and
masonry

PRACTICAL COVERAGE: 20-25 square

meter / 4 liters / coat

SURFACE DRY: 2-3 hours

DRY THROUGH: 6-8 hours

DRY FILM THICKNESS: 1.5 mils/coat

THINNING: BOYSEN Epoxy Reducer #55

APPLICATION: By Paint brush or spray gun

PACKAGING: BOYSEN Epoxy Primer

comes in 4-liter cans, full packed with
Curing Agent in a 1-liter can

MIXING RATIO: 3:1, paint-to-catalyst,

respectively

AVAILABLE COLORS:
B-2200 White with curing agent #2202
B-2230 Gray with curing agent #2202
B-2277 Red Oxide with curing agent #2202
SURFACE PREPARATION:

Concrete Flooring:
Remove oil and grease by detergent cleaning. For very smooth floors, acid etch smooth surfaces to improve
adhesion. Do this by mixing one (1) part muriatic acid to one (1) part water. Apply over masonry and let
stand for 2-3 minutes. Rinse with water. If available, rinse by pressure washing. Finished acid etched texture
should be similar to that of 40-60 grit sandpaper. Make sure that the surfaces to be painted are clean and
dry.

Caution: Adequate protection and ventilation should be provided when working with acids.
Metal:
Wipe the surface with rag soaked in paint thinner to remove dust, dirt, grease, oil, wax and other foreign
matter. For new G.I. sheets, etch the surface by applying 10% BOYSEN Metal Etching Solution #71 (dilute
1 part of B-71 to 9 parts water).

If repainting on surfaces with alkyd or lacquer based coatings, scrape off all paint. Remove oil and grease by
detergent cleaning followed by scuff sanding. To remove rust, wire brush or scrape affected areas and
apply BOYSEN Metal Etching Solution #71. Let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to wash off surface
thoroughly with water, letting it dry before applying paint. Primer should be applied immediately after
treatment.

PAINTING SCHEDULE:

Concrete Flooring:
Mix three (3) parts of BOYSEN Epoxy Primer White #2200 to one (1) part of its catalyst.

Allow twenty (20) minutes induction time. Dilute 1:1 ratio with BOYSEN Epoxy Reducer #55. Apply as
primer coating on bare concrete. Let dry overnight. Topcoat with 2-3 coats of BOYSEN Acqua Epoxy or
BOYSEN Epoxy Enamel. Let dry overnight before recoating. Let cure for 3 days before allowing foot traffic
and 7 days for heavy duty use.

Metal:
Prime bare metal BOYSEN Epoxy Red Oxide #2277 or BOYSEN Epoxy Primer Gray #2230. Let dry eight
(8) hours before recoating. Topcoat with 2-3 coats of BOYSEN Acqua Epoxy or BOYSENEpoxy Enamel.
Let dry overnight before recoating.

NOTE: For epoxy-primed surfaces, topcoat should be applied not more than seven (7) days after priming to
ensure good intercoat adhesion. Otherwise, re-priming is needed.