AndCoat 305 – One-Coat Vinyl Acrylic Anti-Corrosive Primer/Finish

AndCoat 305 is a vinyl acrylic, one-coat anti-corrosive primer and finish designed for direct application to steelwork and galvanised metal without the need for an etch primer. It provides a durable, semi-gloss finish with excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for gates, fences, silos, feed containers, and agricultural steel structures.

Highly resistant to moisture, weak acids, and alkalis, AndCoat 305 offers reliable long-term protection in tough environments. It’s an effective alternative to Steelbond 2143 and Amercoat 2143, combining primer and topcoat performance in one easy-to-apply product.

Key Features:

• One-coat vinyl acrylic primer/finish
• Excellent anti-corrosive protection
• Resistant to moisture, weak acids, and alkalis
• Direct-to-galvanised application — no etch primer required
• Semi-gloss finish with long-lasting durability
• Wide colour range available
• Ideal for agricultural and industrial steelwork
• Easy application by brush or spray

Surface Preparation

All surfaces to be coated should be dry and cleaned as necessary to remove all oil, grease, salts, weld flux or other contamination. Where necessary, remove weld spatter and grind smooth all sharp edges and weld seams

Galvanising: thoroughly degrease and lightly abrade any very shiny areas

Steelwork: Blast clean to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007), surface profile 50-75 microns maximum

Technical Data

• Coverage: Dependent on surface and method of application
• Touch Dry: 45 minutes
• Application: Brush or spray
• Pack Size: 5L

Directions for Use

Only apply in conditions of good ventilation which must be maintained during drying and curing. Do not apply when rain, mist, sleet or snow are imminent. During application and drying time of the paint coating, the surface should be dry, the Relative Humidity should not exceed 85% and the steel temperature should remain at least 3oC above the dew point. Paint temperature should ideally be at a minimum of 15ºC.

Data Sheets

AndCoat 305 Vinyl Primer/Finish TDS

AndCoat 305 Vinyl Primer/Finish MSDS