Mad Dog Clear Exterior Primer

of any unsoundly adhered coatings. Sand any remaining paint film edges to desired smoothness.

Sanding can be done to a desired smoothness before applying primer. Primer is not sandable after

applied. Bare wood exposed for more than 4 weeks should be lightly sanded or abraded to remove weathered

wood fibers down to a pink color.

Mold:

Remove mold and mildew before painting with a solution quality biocidal/ mildewcide

wash. Rinse well. Always wear protective clothing and goggles to prevent eye and skin contact

with bleach. Do not mix ammonia or any other chemical with bleach solution.

Application Conditions:

Apply when air and surface temperature is between 50 and 90 F (10 and 32 C) and

relative humidity is less than 80%. Substrate moisture content should be approximately 15%.

Never apply MDP if weather conditions will not permit drying before rain, dew or freezing.

Do not apply in direct sunlight or on surfaces with a temp of 90 F / 32 C or higher.

Cool temperatures and/or high humidity can retard drying and curing. Allow product to dry

overnight in these conditions. MDP normally cures within 7-14 days. Rainy Weather: If MDP does get wet,
allow MPD to dry, inspect affected areas, touch up and repair/reprime as needed, Then continue painting.

Topcoat Paints:

MDP’s secret of success is its glue like grip and flexible strength. As MDP remains

flexible, use only (Top shelf) high quality 100% acrylic (flexible) exterior latex paints and solid latex

stains. Some flat paints will claim 100% Acrylic, but, the resins within the paint are quite brittle and

can cause a crazing and crackling effect after a few days. If glossy paints are desired, the 1st coat over

MDP must be a satin/semi-gloss followed by the glossy paint. This will result in a true glossy finish.

Test products you have not used over Mad Dog to confirm compatibility. Topcoat within 5 days. If it

rains and you exceed the top coat within 5 days rule, allow the surfaces to fully dry, check and touch

up damaged areas, and continue painting. Please call the manufacurer's  tech line to discuss which flat paintsare approved as the first coat over MDP. 507-645-7431

Testing:

Prepare substrate, apply MDP and top coat for desired performance on small area several

days before proceeding with entire project to be assured of desired effect desired.

Flashing and Sheen Variation Concerns:

Spot painting is recommended over the primed area before apply the first coat of paint to avoid flashing.

This is especially true of areas which are mainly spot primed; we recommend priming entire

surfaces to reduce this common problem. Test for desired results and let dry overnight before

proceeding with the entire project.

Cold Weather Application Tips:

During cold weather conditions with sudden temperature drops or with temperatures hovering
between 40-55F degrees, apply MDP in the morning and let it dry during the day. Wait until
next morning to apply top coat. Always stop work well before the end of the work day to
allow all products to set up before nightfall and temperature drops.

Rusty Metal and Tannin Bleed Problems: Mad Dog Primers is designed to stop light to moderate

rust and tannin problems such as rusty nail heads and railings. Apply 2 coats of MDP.
Let product dry between prime coats. Allow to dry overnight before painting.

Stabilizing Stucco and concrete cracks:

MDP is ideal for stabilizing hairline cracks. After preparing surface brush or roll MDP
into the crack or unstable area. Allow area to dry overnight. Be careful not to

apply MDP or topcoat on too heavily on rougher surfaces as it could crackle / mud crack during the

drying process.

Hard to penetrate surfaces:

To assist penetration of primer into hard finishes such as southern yellow

pine, oak, concrete, stucco and plaster that consistently peels, MDP many be thinned s

lightly with 1-2 OZ. Per quart . Let area dry and apply a second coat of full strength MDP.

Application Methods –

Shake or stir before using. Do not thin under normal circumstances. Apply

with brush and/or roller or airless sprayer. Back brush or roll to work product into cracks and edges

of old paint and also into new and unpainted surfaces.

Airless Sprayer – Use .015�–.017� tip @ 1800–2200 PSI.
Product can also be splattered on the surface with minimal overspray and product

lose by reducing the pressure of your airless sprayer. Back roll / brush MDP into all surfaces.TINTING: