Overcoating ZINGA

ZINGA can be overcoated with a topcoat to give a coloured finish to the structures. Like all porous Zinc rich coatings, care should be taken to ensure compatibility of the topcoat with ZINGA.

Under practical conditions, we advise the use of a sealer to avoid any problems with the compatibility of the topcoat. Zingametall offers two compatible sealers which have been tested according to ISO 12944: Zingalufer (PU sealer) and Zingaceram HS (EP sealer).

It is not possible to give an extensive list of products which are or are not compatible with ZINGA. Every topcoat has its specific characteristics which make compatibility on ZINGA more or less likely.

We can only give general guidelines to detect whether or not it is likely that a topcoat is suitable for use on ZINGA or not.

Listed characteristics below can give a good indication on the compatibility for ZINGA.

If a topcoat is used directly onto ZINGA, it is advised to always perform a small test application on a test plate. This prevents problems on a big structure and also gives the applicator the chance to get to know the product.

For more information, please contact the Zingametall Technical Team.

To avoid bubbling of a topcoat or sealer over ZINGA, we advise to apply the paints using a mist/full coat technique.

A thin coat of sealer or topcoat is applied over the surface of ZINGA before a full pass of the coating at the normal film thickness. This thin film penetrates only the surface layers of the ZINGA and seals its surface. Also relatively porous, the mist coat presents little obstacle to the passage of air from these upper layers.

First, a thin continuous layer is applied which gives air bubbles easy passage through the film. The first mist coat also provides a barrier for aggressive solvents in the topcoat.