Product Description
Metal Paint & Prep Phosphatizer for Iron and Steel Parts
Karcher Metal Paint & Prep Phosphatizer is a professional phosphatizing agent designed for preparing iron and steel parts before painting. It helps create a cleaner, paint-ready surface and is effective in spray, dip, or wipe-on applications.
This metal prep chemical works in hard or soft water and rinses completely, making it a strong choice for industrial maintenance, fabrication shops, equipment refinishing, metal part cleaning, and paint preparation programs.
Product Data
- Product: Metal Paint & Prep Phosphatizer
- Brand: Karcher
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8.698-197.0
- Monster SKU: MPK86981970
- Product Type: Metal prep phosphatizing agent
- Use Type: Paint preparation, metal surface prep, iron and steel phosphatizing, and pre-paint cleaning
- Recommended Surfaces: Iron parts, steel parts, metal components, and approved industrial metal surfaces
- Application Methods: Spray, dip, or wipe-on application
- Dilution: 4 to 8 oz per gallon
- Dilution Ratio: 1:32 to 1:16
- Water Temperature: 120°F to 180°F
- Yield: 5 gallons makes up to 165 gallons of ready-to-use solution
- pH: 3.1 full strength
- pH at Use Dilution: 4.4 to 6.6 at 4 to 8 oz per gallon
- Color / Appearance: Colorless
- Fragrance: Detergent-solvent
- Foaming: Low
- Hard Water Reaction: 5 = Best
- VOC: 0.03% California Consumer Products VOC at 2 oz per gallon
- Kosher Certified: Yes, year round not including Passover
- Package Size: 5 gallon pail
- Gross Weight: 51 lb
- Packaged Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 15 in
- UPS Shipping: Yes
Recommended Surfaces
- Iron parts
- Steel parts
- Metal components prior to painting
- Industrial metal surfaces
- Fabricated metal parts
- Shop and maintenance metalwork
Commonly Used For
- Preparing iron and steel before painting
- Phosphatizing metal parts
- Improving paint preparation processes
- Cleaning metal parts before coating
- Spray, dip, or wipe-on metal treatment
- Industrial refinishing and maintenance programs
- Metal fabrication and equipment repainting prep
Compatible Karcher Pressure Washer & Metal Prep Equipment
Metal Paint & Prep Phosphatizer can be applied by pressure washer, dip tank, or hand application depending on the part size, coating weight desired, temperature, and shop process.
Application Equipment
- Compatible pressure washers
- Pressure washer detergent systems
- Dip tanks
- Spray application systems
- Hand application tools
- Wipe-on application process
Metal Prep Uses
- Iron part preparation
- Steel part preparation
- Pre-paint surface conditioning
- Industrial maintenance refinishing
- Fabrication shop paint prep
- Water rinse process after application
Package Size Options
- 8.698-197.0 / MPK86981970 - 5 gallon pail
Application Directions
- Read the Safety Data Sheet thoroughly before using this product.
- Dilute 4 to 8 oz per gallon of water, depending on application method, coating weight desired, and temperature.
- Use with 120°F to 180°F water for recommended application performance.
- Apply by pressure washer, dip tank, spray application, or hand wipe-on method.
- Allow product to contact the iron or steel surface according to the shop process and desired coating result.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water after application.
- Allow parts to dry completely before painting or coating.
- Always test process compatibility before full production use.
Safety & Handling
- Industrial use only.
- Read all label directions and Safety Data Sheet before use.
- Use only on compatible iron, steel, and approved metal surfaces.
- Test in an inconspicuous area or on a sample part before full application.
- Use proper ventilation and recommended personal protective equipment.
- Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling concentrate.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Rinse treated parts thoroughly with water.
- Keep container sealed when not in use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Shipping Information
This product ships as a 5 gallon commercial metal paint and prep phosphatizer pail. Pallet quantities and large facility orders are available. This item ships UPS according to the product information sheet.
Facility & Bulk Purchase Programs
Need metal prep phosphatizer, paint preparation chemicals, pressure washer detergents, or industrial restoration chemicals for a large facility, shop, or maintenance program? Monster Janitorial provides special pricing for commercial and institutional buyers.
Orders over $15,000 may qualify for free freight. Contact sales@monsterjanitorial.com for a custom quote.
Why Choose Monster Janitorial?
- Professional-grade commercial cleaning chemicals
- Fast order processing on most in-stock products
- Expert support from commercial cleaning and pressure washer chemical specialists
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Chemical Guides & Floor Care Resources
Need help choosing the right metal prep chemical, phosphatizer, pressure washer detergent, industrial cleaner, or restoration chemical? Monster Janitorial provides chemical guides, application information, and maintenance best practices for commercial cleaning teams.
