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  • Protective Undercoat

NIPPON PAINT PROTECTIVE UNDERCOAT is an oil modified alkyd-based undercoat with good hiding and build. It provides a sound foundation for Nippon Paint Protective Finish FD/Nippon Paint Automotive Refinishes. For use on primed metal and previously painted surfaces prior to painting Nippon Paint Protective Finish FD/Nippon Paint Automotive Refinishes.

Product Features:
• Non-added lead and mercury
• Good hiding and build

Coating System
Application

Coating System

Iron and Steel
Type Product Name No. of Coat(s)
Primer/Sealer Nippon Paint Red Oxide Primer/Nippon Paint Zinc Phosphate Primer FD 1 coat
Intermediate Nippon Paint Protective Undercoat 1 coat
Topcoat Nippon Paint Protective Finish FD 1 coat

Application Data

Application Brush/Roller, Compressed Air Spray, or Airless Spray
Thinning Use Nippon Paint General Purpose Thinner when necessary.
Brush/roller: add up to 5% thinner.
Compressed air spray: add up to 10%-15% thinner, by volume.
Touch Dry/ Hard Dry 30 minutes / 6 hours
Recoating Interval Minimum 8 hours
No. of Coat(s) 1 coat
Theoretical Coverage 11.1 - 16.7 m²/litre (for dry film thickness of 30-45 microns)