What Is Red Oxide Paint

Red oxide primer is a specially formulated coating used as a base coat for ferrous metals. Red-oxide primer serves a similar purpose to interior wall primers in that it prepares your metal for a topcoat, but it also gives iron and steel surfaces a layer of protection.

Is red oxide paint good?

Red oxide primers deliver excellent water-resistance for steel and iron structures. They are ideally suited for ferrous metals, protecting it against rust and corrosion. Teamac, Blackfriar and Coo-Var each manufacture red oxide metal primers, available to buy today at Rawlins Paints.

What is the purpose of red oxide primer?

Red oxide primer protects against rust and corrosion. Use it on ferrous metals likely to be exposed to the elements especially cold air, damp and humidity.