Technical characteristics and composition of the primer XC-059, application rules

Technical characteristics and GOST primer XC-059
No repair work is carried out without the process of priming the walls. Primer (XC-059, for example) is one of the largest components of the preparatory part of repair or construction work.

It will depend on it how well the finishing coatings will apply. First, let's look at the group of primers itself, and then we'll move on to considering the specific composition.

The primer composition has ancient origins. It appeared approximately 2,000 years ago, back in Egypt.

Composition and technical characteristics of the primer XC-059

XC-059 soil is an effective product that is used to increase the strength of the treated surface. The composition is recommended to be combined with XC-759 enamel and XC-724 varnish. Thanks to this, it will be possible to obtain a chemically resistant paint coating that protects the metal surface from the influence of aggressive substances - acids and alkalis.

The system of materials is used for painting the external elements of freight cars and tanks. It can also be used for application to metal and reinforced concrete structures that are exposed to various solutions of alkalis, acids, salts, aggressive gases or other chemicals. Moreover, the composition can be used in different climatic conditions. It can also be used for interior work.

The basis of the materials is considered to be a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. In this case, the primer and enamel are two-pack, and the varnish is one-pack. Essentially, the primer is a mixture of pigments with the addition of a plasticizer, which is needed to give the material hardness. It also contains organic solvents and epoxy resin.

The technical characteristics of the primer mixture are shown in the table:

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Recommended Application Methods

Airless spray

• Nozzle diameter - 0.011' - 0.015' (0.28 - 0.38mm)
• Pressure - 10-15 MPa (100-150 bar)

Air Spray

• Recommended solvent: Solvent P-4, not more than 5% by weight.
• Nozzle diameter - 1.8-2.2mm
• Pressure - 0.3 -0.4 MPa (3 - 4 bar)

Roller painting

• The recommended diluent is to dilute with solvent R-4 to a viscosity of 60 -70 sec according to the VZ-246 viscometer.
• The time for complete curing of the coating at a temperature of 20ºС is 7 days.

Purpose and scope of application

Primer XC-059 is used for painting industrial equipment. It can be applied to railway cars that are designed to move goods, concrete structures, and metal products.

The product is also suitable for home use. It can be purchased for interior treatment. The composition can be used to treat the hulls of cars, boats, and motorcycles. To obtain a uniform and high-quality coating, it is recommended to use a low-power spray gun.

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

The primer composition XC-059 has a number of advantages. The main advantages of the material include the following:

• High degree of chemical resistance. The material effectively protects the treated surfaces from the negative effects of chemicals - acidic and alkaline solutions, salts. The coating is also resistant to the influence of reagents with a high content of carcinogens.
• Corrosion resistance. The primer layer provides reliable protection against rust formation and prevents the formation of fungi.
• Modification of existing rust marks. Thanks to this property, an additional protective layer appears on the surface of the material.
• Increasing the resistance of treated surfaces to climatic factors. Thanks to the use of a primer, the coating becomes more resistant to high humidity, ultraviolet radiation, temperature fluctuations and prolonged heating.
• Wide scope of application. The primer can be used for application to metal surfaces for various purposes. In most cases, it is used for industrial equipment, transport and all kinds of structures that are operated in difficult conditions.

At the same time, the material also has certain disadvantages.

Its main disadvantage is the high toxicity of the mixture. When applied and during drying, harmful fumes are released that can cause harm to the skin and respiratory organs. Therefore, it is necessary to use primers in compliance with safety measures. In no case should the use of personal protective equipment be neglected.

Storage

The soil should only be in a tightly closed container. It should be placed in a place well protected from direct sunlight. The composition does not lose its qualities in the temperature range from –30 °C to +30 °C. If these conditions are met, the product is guaranteed to be suitable for use for 6 months from the date of its production.

Thanks to its water resistance, frost resistance, and resistance to various chemicals, XC-059 has found application in various fields. A GOST certificate of conformity will allow you to purchase a quality product, which is recommended to be read before purchasing.

Techniques for using soil

The use of XC-059 primer has certain features. To obtain a uniform and high-quality coating, you must strictly follow the instructions.

Calculation of material consumption

Many factors influence material consumption. First of all, these include the method of application. The primer can be applied by roller, brush or spray. The latter device provides the most economical consumption. Also, soil costs depend on the properties of the surface.

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On average, 200 grams of the substance are required per 1 square meter.

Required Tools

You can use a roller to apply the primer. In this case, it is better to paint hard-to-reach areas with a brush. In industrial settings, special sprayers are usually used.

Surface preparation

Before applying the primer, the surface should be cleaned of old paints, rust, and oil stains. Then you need to do the following:

• Prepare a homogeneous composition. To do this, the hardener must be combined with the base. It is recommended to mix the components for 10 minutes.
• Add solvent. This will help achieve the viscosity required for the job. According to the VZ-245 device with a 0.4 centimeter nozzle, the parameter should be 14-25 seconds.

To prepare the composition for work, you can use a drill with a mixer at low speed for mixing. If it is not there, it is permissible to use an ordinary stick.

Application methods

It is recommended to consider the following before applying primer:

• Dip the brush or roller into the soil and thoroughly work the surface. It is important to ensure that no unpainted areas remain.
• Each subsequent layer must be applied so that it slightly covers the previous one.
• You shouldn't use a lot of material. It should not form puddles or drip onto the surface.
• To paint large areas, it is better to use a spray gun. It is important to remember to protect your body and use gloves, a mask, and goggles.
• It is important to wait until the first layer has completely dried. At a temperature of +20 degrees this will take 1 hour. After this, you can apply the next layer.
• After completion of work, tools must be thoroughly cleaned. It is recommended to do this using a solvent. Thanks to this, they will not fail and can be used in the future.

The primer composition can be used at different temperatures. It does not lose its properties at parameters from -10 to +30 degrees.

When using the substance, it is important to remember that it is flammable. Therefore, all work should be performed in a well-ventilated area. The use of personal protective equipment is of no small importance. The substance must not be allowed to enter the respiratory and digestive organs. If the product gets on your skin, wash it with warm water and soap.

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Compliance with the rules for storing primer is of great importance. The composition must be kept in a tightly closed container. However, it must be located in a place that has reliable protection from direct sunlight. The composition does not lose its characteristics at temperatures up to +30 degrees. If you follow the manufacturer's recommendations, the shelf life of the substance is six months.

Drying time

The duration of soil drying at a temperature of +20 degrees to degree 3 is no more than 1 hour. It takes no more than a day to dry the coating to degree 4.

General information

Purpose of the primer

Previously, it was used to treat sarcophagi so that they remained in excellent condition for many millennia. The Egyptians succeeded - the sarcophagi were truly perfectly preserved when using this type of material. After the secret of preserving materials and their durability was revealed, the primer began to be used for most other areas of activity - even artists who specialized in wall painting became interested in it. For example, back in Ancient Rome, artists used a primer containing marble shavings to make frescoes and other images, and to preserve their integrity.

Representatives from all countries created more and more recipes for primer compositions, including various types of additives. For example, Tibetan specialists used milk vodka and adhesive composition for this purpose. Domestic artists also used such material in the field of painting. It was especially incredibly popular among those who painted icons - they were the first to make special mixtures based on the composition of the primer, which were designed to cover the surface of the boards with them before applying various designs to them. Even earlier, the primer contained oil and drying oil. Some craftsmen even added white, and only after the ideal composition was made, it began to be widely used in the field of construction - the primer was used to treat the dome during the construction of temples.

But modern manufacturers, who are professionals in the field of finishing and construction, have been able to adopt the methods of manufacturing and using such building materials. Currently, it is used to prepare the surface of walls for painting or for applying other types of coatings. Many began to note the fact that if you apply paint to a wall that has not been treated, you can only draw attention to all the imperfections, irregularities and roughness. But if you treat the surface with a primer, as noted earlier, then the painted wall subsequently became more beautiful and of higher quality.

After that, they began to use it before applying other finishing type coatings. It is for this reason that the product is currently an integral element in finishing and construction work. Many even make such material with their own hands at home from available components. Wall primer is a building material that is required for any type of finishing. This will allow you to transform not just the decorative qualities of the room in which it is used, but also improves the operating conditions of any type of coating.

Please note that the primer will determine how well the repair is done (professionally). It is its composition and quality of application that will determine how long the finishing material will last.

Features of this composition

1. Each type of polymer used for finishing requires the use of certain compounds for protection. The primer will serve as adhesion, insulation and protection.
2. If we talk about the XC-059 primer, then it is a building material used in the initial finishing stages.
3. Makes it possible to perfectly level the surface and make the coating more decorative.
4. Creates insulation (additional) because it affects the sealing of the room.
5. It will play the role of a binding building material, which perfectly connects the insulation and finishing material, due to this the quality of both becomes better.

6. 
   It will allow you to combine plaster mortar and putty during repairs - it is thanks to it that most incompatible finishing materials are combined.

7. Helps protect surfaces from a large number of mechanical influences and promotes strengthening.
8. Most formulations to which manufacturers add special components have bactericidal properties. Thus, the coating will prevent the spread of fungus and mold formation, as well as other bacterial effects on decorative coatings.
9. Most primers also have a moisture-resistant quality - this way they will prevent walls and floors from getting moisture inside. Each composition will perform certain functions and is required for a certain result.
10. Manufacturers also present formulations that differ in the elements they contain. It is for this reason that the specific purpose of the primer determines its type, as well as the base on which it will be applied.
11. Can protect the surface from corrosion when working with metals.
12. The material will protect wood surfaces from rotting. So, regardless of which primer solution you choose, it will perform its protective function and improve the conditions for using a particular material.
13. Reducing the possibility of cracks appearing on the coating, as well as peeling of the upper finishing materials.
14. If you cover the walls with paint and varnish, the primer will prevent it from falling off and peeling.
15. When installing the tiles, the primer will prevent them from moving away, and in the future there will be no need to restore the surface.

Thanks to these properties, the wallpaper will not deteriorate and will not peel off.

Pros of priming

There are many advantages to priming the surface, and this is noted by those who plan to use paint as a decorative coating.

• First of all, a great advantage will be the reduction in paint consumption due to the use of a primer. On average, 1.5 times less of this finishing material is used than would be spent without a primer.
• The composition of the primer allows for better application of any paint-type material. It fits perfectly on the surfaces of not just walls, but also floors and ceilings. In addition, the paint adheres perfectly to surfaces and will not chip off.

• The great advantage of the product when painting is that it allows you to ensure uniform painting of surfaces. During the application of the finishing material, no gaps will appear on the walls, and the color will be as uniform and even as possible, and the coating will look monolithic. The primer protects the surface of painted walls from cracking. So, a person will not need to make repairs to get rid of them.

• The primer makes painted surfaces more uniform and smooth. Moreover, the applied primer changes the aroma that appears during the painting process to a less pungent one. This way the premises can be returned to residential use as quickly as possible. If you plan to apply gloss type paints, then a primer will provide them with a more luxurious and vibrant color.
• Another plus is that the material prevents stains on most coatings, including paint. More often, stains are created on the surface due to incompatibility between the paintwork and the base. The primer completely eliminates this problem.
• An important advantage is that it simplifies the possibility of repainting walls. for example, if you need to repaint surfaces from a dark to a lighter shade, and in most cases dismantling will be required. And thanks to the use of a primer, the old coatings will not need to be removed - you can only apply a layer of primer and paint the walls again with the paint of the required color. For this reason, we can conclude that the primer will simplify and speed up repair work.

Errors when using primer XC-059

Inexperienced craftsmen make the following mistakes when using primer:

• choose the wrong primer mixture;
• neglect the rules for preparing the surface for applying the product;
• do not use personal protective equipment;
• cannot withstand the time required to dry the coating.