High Performance Shop Primer (HP1420)

Description

Economical Commercial Assembly & Fabrication Shop Primer

Benjamin Moore® High Performance Shop Primer (HP1420) is engineered to streamline high-volume commercial steel fabrication workflows. It glides onto bare iron and structural steel frames smoothly, setting up a fast physical shield that prevents early weathering rust without inflating production budgets. It is designed to be topcoated once components are erected at the job site.

Best Used For:

• Structural steel columns, beams, trusses, and joists during transit and storage
• Commercial metal fabrications, raw ironworks, and temporary shop finishes
• Prefabricated metal stairs, guard rails, and interior steel assemblies
• Mild to moderate structural exposures that will receive final coats on site

Technical Specifications:

• Resin Base Type: Commercial Alkyd (Solvent-Borne)
• Cleanup Solvent: Mineral Spirits, Xylene, or HP7030 Thinner
• Dry to Touch: 30 minutes | Recoat Window: Rapid turnaround
• Sheen Profile: Flat (0 – 5 at 85°)
• Precaution: Strong solvent-containing topcoats should be tested to avoid early lifting