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MPI #   7      Primer, Oil for Exterior Wood
A solvent based oil or oil/alkyd type primer for exterior wood siding and trim that is to be top coated with either an alkyd or latex finish system. Paint systems using this primer will be specified for new work in residential, commercial and light industrial applications. This primer is used on woods prone to extractive bleeding, such as cedar and redwood, and must have bleeding resistance when applied to dry (less than 15% moisture content) wood substrates. Must be mildew resistant. Application methods will include using brushes, rollers, and airless and conventional spray equipment.
[Characteristics evaluated include hiding power, sag resistance, flexibility, dry time and resistance to biological growth. See MPI 'Detailed Performance' Specs for complete details, specific requirements, and/or reference specs.]
MPI VOC Ranges (grams/L)
E3   <301 g/l
E2   301 - 350 g/l
E1   351 - 500 g/l
E '0' - outside range, n/a - unavailable
meets GPS-1-08 for Standard Category: Specialty Primers
Listing Mfr
Label
Product Name
Code
E Range
GPS-1
GPS-2
Behr Paint Premium Plus Oil Base Primer & Sealer 434
E 2
Benjamin Moore Moorcraft Super Spec Alkyd Exterior Primer 176-00
E 2
Columbia Paint Professional Primecoat Alkyd Wood Primer 00-015-PP
E 2
Coronado Paint Maxum Maxum Oil Starter Primer M800-11
E 2
Coronado Paint Supreme Collection Supreme Oil House Paint Primer 5-11
E 2
General Paint Preminum Exterior Oil Primer 32-002
E 3
PPG Speedhide Exterior Wood Primer Oil 6-9
E 2
Rodda Paint Rodda Paint Exterior Control Primer 7015011
E 2