Revolt DTM High Build Primer may be applied over the following:
• Fully cured, cleaned and sanded OEM and refinish paints, bare steel, aluminum and fiberglass substrates.
Mix Ratio:
4:1 with 223-45 primer hardener as a very high build primer. (2.0+ Tip recommended)
4:1:1 with 223-45 primer hardener & urethane reducer a high build primer (1.8-2.0+ tip recommended)
**AS A SEALER - 4:1:2 with 223-45 primer hardener & urethane reducer (1.3-1.4 tip recommended)
Mix Ratio: 4:1 223 DTM Primer with 223-45 (4 primer 1 hardener) Expect as much as 9 mils in 3 coats
4:1:1 Traditional build with 223-45 hardener & Revolt 380 series reducer (4 primer 1 hardener 1 reducer )
4:1:2 Non sanding sealer with 223-45 hardener & Revolt 380 series reducer (4 primer 1 hardener 2 reducer)
Number of coats: 1-3 depending on expectations of build
Products required: 223-xx series primers and 223-45 primer hardener 380 series reducer
Dry Film thickness:
Slightly over 3 mils per coat when mixed 4:1
2 mils when mixed 4:1:1 with reducer
3/4 of a mil when used as a sealer 4:1:2 with reducer
Preparation of Substrate:
Wash the area to be painted with soap and water, then clean with Revolt’s 380-40 Pre Cleaner, or Revolt’s 380-50 Wax & Grease depending on desired process.
Sand the bare metal areas completely with 80 grit abrasive. (80 grit on metal is required) Sand old finishes with 320 - 400 grit dry by hand or machine or 600 grit wet.
Re-clean with an appropriate Revolt cleaner.
Prime aluminum substrate within 1 hour of sanding and cleaning. Prime carbon steel immediately after sanding and cleaning.