Berger 404 Gloss Oil Paint is a premium quality, hard wearing finish, with algae, fungi and mildew resistant properties. Berger 404 Gloss exhibits excellent stain removal and penetration properties and is specially formulated for exterior and interior surfaces in a tropical environment. Berger 404 Gloss provides superior dirt resistance, dries to a smooth, glossy finish and is self-priming on bare wood. Formulated with green environmentally friendly raw materials including low odour solvent.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wood, Fibre Board, Ply board: The wood should be low in moisture (below 10%). Sand all surfaces to a smooth finish in the direction of the grains. Use Berger Sanding Sealer on the bare wood if it is to be top coated with a Berger varnish. Use Berger Wood Primer undercoat on the bare wood if the wood is to be top coated with two coats of Berger 404 Gloss allowing the specify drying time between coats.
Previously Painted Surfaces: Ensure that dirt, stains, loose material and contaminants etc. are removed. If the surface is cracking or peeling, remove loose material by scraping, sanding; glossy surfaces should be abraded. Thoroughly dust to ensure a clean surface. Treat any fungal or algal growth with Berger Biocidal Solution and wash/wipe substrate thoroughly then apply Biocidal Solution again but leave on the substrate before application of two coats of Berger 404 Gloss Enamel.
GYPSUM: Sand to a smooth finish and remove all dust. Apply one coat of Berger Alkali Sealer to seal surface, allowing the recommended time for drying. Apply two coats of Berger 404 Gloss Enamel, allow the specify time to dry between coats.
METAL SURFACES.: Iron & Steel – should be thoroughly cleaned to remove oil, grease, rust, scale and moisture. Prime with Berger Red Oxide Primer, Berger Universal Primer or Berger Catho Zinc Primer depending on the severity of the exposure. Topcoat with two coats of Berger 404 Gloss Enamel. Aluminum & Zinc – should be degreased and etched with Berger Self Etch Primer and allowed the specified drying time, preferably apply one coat Berger Metal Primer. Finish with two coats of Berger 404 Gloss Enamel.