PPG SigmaCover 690

PPG SigmaCover 690 is a two-component high solids, self-priming, low VOC, aluminium pigmented polyamine cured modified epoxy primer/coating.  

Product Features and Benefits

• Primer/coating designed for maintenance
• Low VOC
• Good flow properties
• Self priming coating tolerant to lower grades of steel preparation
• Compatible with most aged, good adhering coatings
• Good recoatability with epoxy and polyurethane paints
• Good curing at temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
• Good impact and abrasion resistance
• If the substrate temperature drops below 5°C (41°F) until 0°C (32°F), the winter grade type should be used (see 7414WG)

Recommended Substrate Conditions and Temperatures

Atmospheric exposure conditions

• Steel: blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2 or power tool cleaned to ISO-St2 for good corrosion protection
• Steel with approved shop primer: sweep blasted to SPSS-Ss or power tool cleaned to SPSS-Pt2
• Existing sound coating systems: sufficiently roughened, dry and cleaned

Immersion in water

• Steel: blast cleaned to ISO-Sa21⁄2
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer: sweep blasted to SPSS-Ss or power tool cleaned to SPSS-Pt3

Substrate temperature

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F)
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point

Application

• Air Spray
• Airless Spray
• Brush/Roller

Please refer to Data Sheet for application instructions.  

Colour and Gloss Level

Colours: Aluminium light and dark Finish: Semi-gloss  

Recommended Thinner

PPG Thinner 91-92  

Cleanup

PPG Thinner 90-53  

Safety Precautions

• For paint and recommended thinners see Information Sheets 1430, 1431 and relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
• This is a solvent-borne paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapor, as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes

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