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Maintenance is expensive.

Protect steel with Inter-Zinc® inorganic zinc silicate.

Proper protection means more profit, a better finished product, greater customer satisfaction. Metallurgists are constantly improving the quality of steel. And, the chemists at International Paint, the world's largest marine paint com- pany, are constantly seeking new coatings that protect long- er and are more efficient in use.

Inter-Zinc is an inorganic zinc silicate coating designed for greater protection of steel surfaces. It is extremely cor- rosion resistant. Its high metallic zinc content provides ex- ceptional cathodic protection to exposed steel in abraded areas.

Inter-Zinc requires no special curing solution for harden- ing. It is self curing. It can be applied at temperatures as low as 0°F or up to 95% relative humidity with no ef- fect on the cure. It can be subjected to extreme changes in atmosphere 20 minutes after applica- tion. Inter-Zinc provides superior durability resist- ance to "rust creep" and has remarkable abra- sion resistance when cured.

One coat of Inter-Zinc protects steel structures.

In marine use, it is unparallelled as a primer for ii.c other coatings such as Intergard®, Latenac® and Vinux® coatings, on ships' hulls, superstructures or off-shore drill- ing platforms, barges and steel piers.

Inter-Zinc is specifically formulated for simple over-coat- ing. Overcoat Inter-Zinc with any Intergard Two Package

Epoxy or Vinux Primer. Overcoat Inter-Zinc with Intergard 4437 for interim contamination protection and/or for sub- sequent top coats of conventional International Alkyds, In- tergard Epoxies or Latenac High Performance Coatings.

Today is an age of specialization. Consult specialists for complete corrosion protection in any type of environment.

Remember International Paint products are the result of the most advanced technology in research, development and manufacture of coatings for heavy duty service.

Their long, trouble-free life on the job makes them economical beyond compare. We invite you to consult us on your next job, without obligation.

Inter-Zinc Shop Primer is also available featuring all of the usual attractions of zinc rich shop prim- ers such as weldability, durability, etc. Consult us for details on Inter-Zinc Shop Primer. "Navigator" off-shore self-propelled drillship owned and operated by Zapata Off-shore

Company. Inter-Zinc was used exclusively on the hull, main deck fittings, substructure and heliport bracings. The hull, substructure and heliport bracings were overcoated with Inter- gard Mastics.

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