Primers
No. 5 Exterior Wood Primer

Type
Alkyd-Oil

Coverage
Approximately 450 sq.ft./gallon depending on condition of the surface

Application
This product may be applied by brush, roller or spray

Reduction
Brush or Roller - none
Spray - As needed with V-18 Paint & Enamel Thinner

Dry time
Handle - 4 hours
Recoat - 24 hours

Cleanup
Use Mineral Spirits

Warning!
Removing existing paint from surfaces by means of sanding, scraping, or other mechanical means may create dust or particles containing lead. Avoid creating dust or other debris. BREATHING OR EATING LEAD-CONTAINING DUST OR DEBRIS CAN CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN.

Special properties
No. 5 Exterior Wood Primer is specially formulated to seal and prepare new wood surfaces, or previously painted surfaces, for top coating with Vanguard house paints. No.5 is formulated to be tinted with color machine colorants, if desired. It is an ideal primer for use under both Latex and alkyd/oil topcoats.

Where to use
Use for priming new and previously painted exterior wood surfaces.

Surface preparation
Remove all loose and peeling paint, dirt, mildew, grease, chalk, rust and other contamination. When used on new wood, all knots and sap streaks should be sealed with a shellac sealer before applying No. 5. Sand all glossy areas before priming.

Application
Apply only when the air temperature and that of the surface to be painted are above 45 degrees F. Avoid painting late in the day when dew or condensation are likely to form or when rain is threatening. Stir thoroughly before using.

Colors available
No. 5 is furnished only in white, but it may be tinted with machine colorants.

Package sizes
Gallons and quarts

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