Novol 37200 Protect 360 – Anticorrosive Epoxy Primer (800ml)
Establish the ultimate foundation for your restoration with Novol Protect 360. This 800ml unit is a high-performance, two-component (2K) epoxy primer designed to provide world-class corrosion resistance and a powerful chemical bond to almost any metal surface.
Often referred to as a "barrier coat," Protect 360 creates a dense, non-porous layer that completely seals the substrate from oxygen and moisture - the two primary causes of rust.
The Power Mix: 1:1 Ratio
This is a 2K system that requires a specific reactive hardener to cure.
- Required Hardener: Novol H 5950 (0.8 Litre)
- Mixing Ratio: 1:1 (1 part Primer : 1 part Hardener)
- Total Volume: Mixing this 800ml tin with the 800ml hardener yields 1.6 Litres of ready-to-spray material.
Key Features & Benefits
- Legendary Corrosion Protection: Contains specialized anti-corrosive additives that actively inhibit rust formation on steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum.
- Exceptional Adhesion: Bonds aggressively to "difficult" metals, including stainless steel and light alloys, without the need for an acid etch primer.
- The "Restorer's Secret": Unlike most primers, you can apply polyester body filler (putty) directly over cured Protect 360. This allows you to seal the bare metal first, then perform your bodywork on top of a protected surface.
- High Chemical Resistance: Unaffected by most solvents, oils, and environmental pollutants.
- Excellent Isolation: Acts as a "shield" to prevent reactions between old, sensitive paint layers and modern, aggressive 2K topcoats.
Professional Application Strategy
Epoxy requires a specific "induction" time to perform its best.
Application Steps:
- Preparation: Clean and degrease with Novol Plus 780. Sand the metal with P120–P180.
- Mixing: Combine the Primer and H 5950 Hardener 1:1. Stir thoroughly.
- Induction Period: Wait 5–10 minutes before spraying. This allows the chemical reaction to begin stabilizing.
- Spraying: Apply 1 to 2 layers.
- Anti-corrosive layer: Aim for a dry film
- Flash-off: Wait 10–15 minutes between coats.
- Drying: Allow to dry for 12 hours at 20°C before sanding or applying body filler.
Expert Insight: If you are working on a classic car chassis or suspension components, two coats of Protect 360 followed by a tough topcoat like Novol Cobra creates a protection system that can last for decades.
