BOYSEN®® Metal Etching Solution B‑71

BOYSEN®® Metal Etching Solution B‑71 is an acid type metal cleaner and rust converter. It transforms rust and removes light deposits of mill oil. It destroys corrosion stimulators and properly conditions metal surfaces for painting.

Technical Data

Principal Uses

It is specially formulated as a preparation agent for painting on new galvanized and rusty metal surfaces.

Theoretical Coverage

25-30 sq. m. per 4-Liters
*Depending on surface texture and porosity

Thinning
Solvent

If used as etching solution, dilute 1 part of B‑71 to 9 parts water.
If used as a rust converter, do not thin. Apply on rusted portions only.

Clean-up
Solvent

Water

Packaging

4-Liters

Application

By brush

APPLICATION SCHEDULE

Wipe the surface with a rag soaked in paint thinner to remove grease, oil, wax and other foreign matter. For new galvanized surfaces, you may opt to etch the surface by applying 10% BOYSEN®® Metal Etching Solution B‑71 (Dilute 1 part of B‑71 to 9 parts water). Let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with water and dry immediately.

Unpainted galvanized surfaces that have been exposed for 6 months or more need not be etched.

For recoating pre-painted galvanized surfaces in good condition, sand lightly then wipe the surface with a clean rag before applying paint. Remove all loose paint film to sound surface. Spot prime bare substrate.

For corroded galvanized surfaces, remove rust by wire brushing and use BOYSEN®® Metal Etching Solution B‑71. Let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to remove all remaining residue. Immediately prime after drying.
For MSDS requests, please email technical@boysen.com.ph