Colours for Life Anti-Rust Primer No. 519

AURO COLOURS FOR LIFE Rostschutzgrund No. 519 reliably protects iron and steel against rust. This primer provides effective corrosion protection. The metal surfaces can then be overcoated with the coloured AURO paints from the COLOURS FOR LIFE range.

The ideal preparation for interior and exterior metal surfaces that are to be painted with enamel paints No. 516 or 517.

Advantages at a glance

• High corrosion protection
• Very good adhesion
• Easy to apply
• Suitable for interior and exterior use
• Can be overcoated with COLOURS FOR LIFE gloss lacquer No. 516 or matt lacquer No. 517

Application & Processing

Carefully remove any existing rust by sanding before treatment. Do not use rust converters. Apply the anti-corrosion primer evenly with a brush or roller.

Tip: Once the anti-rust primer has fully dried, overcoat with the coloured AURO paints No. 516 or 517 from the COLOURS FOR LIFE range.

Technical data

Area of application	Iron and steel, interior and exterior
Application	Brush or roller
0.375 litre container	Coverage approx. 5 m²
0.75 litre container	Coverage approx. 10 m²

Ingredients (full declaration)

AURO fully discloses its formulations. The following overview shows the groups of substances that make up this primer:

• Renewable natural materials – 55.8 %
• Processed natural materials – 3.2 %
• Mineral materials – 17.8 %
• Synthetic materials – 0.2 %

Ingredients: Water, bio-based binder, mineral fillers, mineral pigments, silicates, cellulose, rapeseed and castor oil surfactants, xanthan gum, ammonia solution, benzisothiazolinone, sodium pyrithione (preservatives).

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to remove existing rust before treatment?

Yes, any existing rust must be carefully removed by sanding. Do not use rust converters.

What can I use to paint over the anti-rust primer?

With the coloured AURO lacquers No. 516 (gloss) or 517 (matt) from the COLOURS FOR LIFE range.

Is the anti-rust primer suitable for exterior use?

Yes, it is the ideal preparation for metal surfaces indoors and outdoors.

What metals is the primer suitable for?

For iron and steel.

How well does it adhere to metal?

Very good – this is one of the core properties of this primer.

Is it easy to apply?

Yes, the anti-rust primer is easy to apply by brush or roller.