Galvanized Iron Cleaner
Galvanized Iron Cleaner is a ready-to-use detergent and acid-based surface preparation solution specifically formulated for cleaning and conditioning galvanized steel before painting. The unique formulation removes zinc salts, zinc oxides, zinc carbonates, grease, oil, light rust, and surface contaminants while lightly etching the galvanized surface to improve coating adhesion. After rinsing and drying, the substrate is left clean, grease-free, and ready for the application of primers, protective coatings, and paint systems.
Available in 1L, 5L, and 20L pack sizes.
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-use formulation
- No mixing or dilution required
- Cleans and prepares galvanized steel surfaces
- Removes zinc salts and white rust deposits
- Removes zinc oxides and zinc carbonates
- Eliminates grease and oil contamination
- Removes light surface rust
- Creates a lightly etched profile for improved coating adhesion
- Improves primer and paint performance
- Ideal for surface preparation before coating application
- Water-based cleaning system
- Easy application using brush and scouring pads
- Suitable for maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Helps reduce premature coating failure caused by poor surface preparation
- Fast and effective cleaning action
- Ideal for new and weathered galvanized steel surfaces
Intended Uses
Galvanized Iron Cleaner is specifically developed for the preparation of galvanized steel surfaces before painting or coating application. The acid component reacts with the zinc surface to remove oxidation products and contaminants while creating a lightly etched profile that enhances coating adhesion. Simultaneously, the detergent package emulsifies grease and oil contamination, ensuring a clean substrate for subsequent protective coating systems. It is particularly valuable for maintenance, refurbishment, industrial coating, and roof restoration projects where long-term coating performance depends on proper surface preparation.
Typical Applications:
- Galvanized roof sheeting
- Chromadek roof refurbishment projects
- Galvanized steel structures
- Industrial roofing systems
- Warehouse roofing maintenance
- Factory and workshop roofs
- Galvanized fencing and gates
- Structural steel fabrication
- Galvanized handrails and balustrades
- Utility poles and support structures
- Agricultural buildings and structures
- Rainwater goods and guttering systems
- Storage tanks and vessels
- Galvanized cladding systems
- Building maintenance projects
- Surface preparation before epoxy primers
- Surface preparation before polyurethane coatings
- Industrial repainting programmes
- Corrosion prevention maintenance projects
- New galvanized steel prior to coating application
Technical Information:
- Product Type: Detergent & Acid-Based Cleaner
- Technology: One-Component Surface Preparation Cleaner
- Colour: Green Opaque Liquid
- Coverage Rate: Approximately 20m²/L
- Application Method: Brush and Scouring Pad
- Flash Point: Water-Based
- Cleaner: Water
- Ready for Use: Yes
- Dilution Required: None
- Typical Reaction Time: Approximately 5 Minutes
- Pack Sizes: 1L, 5L & 20L
- Shelf Life: 24 Months
- Storage Temperature: 5°C – 35°C
Colours & Finishes
Green Opague Liquid
Please Note: Colour swatches and illustrations displayed are only to be used as a guide and can vary from the original.
Documents & Resources
Industrial Protective Coatings
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