DuraCoat / Basco · Kenya
Duracoat Zinc Chromate Primer is listed by DuraCoat / Basco (Kenya) under Primers, undercoats and sealers.
What it is for
New iron, steel, ferrous & non ferrous metal substrates
Features listed by the manufacturer
- Highly Durable
- Excellent Adhesion
- Easy & Smooth Application
- Maximum Corrosion Inhibition
Surfaces (as published)
- New iron
- steel
- ferrous & non ferrous metal substrates
Specifications
| PaintColorKE category | Primers, undercoats and sealers |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer’s category | Not published |
| Finish | Not published |
| Basis | Not published |
| Coverage | 11 - 14 Sq. Mt/Ltr As published, including its basis (per coat or for a system) |
| Coats | 1 Coat |
| Touch dry | 1 - 2 Hours |
| Hard dry | Not published |
| Recoat | 12 Hours |
| Cure | Not published |
| Application | Brush, Spray |
| Thinning | Ready to useIf required dilute with Duracoat Whte Spirit for ease of brushing |
| Colours | Yellow |
| Tintable | Not published |
Values are the manufacturer’s wording, with their units and conditions (temperature, number of coats). Touch dry, hard dry, recoat and cure are different stages. Check the current product data sheet before painting.
Pack sizes
- 1L
- 4L
- 20L
As listed on the product page. Not every pack is available in every colour or market.
Surface preparation (as published)
For new iron and steel surfaces, directly apply one coat of Duracoat Zinc Chromate Primer For previously painted surfaces, remove and clean all flaking paint from the surface and clean the surface with Duracoat White Spirit. Duracoat Zinc Chromate Primer is not recommended for new galvanized iron. However, galvanized surfaces must be treated with an Etch Primer before being coated with Zinc Chromate Primer
Source
Official product page · checked October 25, 2026
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