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“GALVO” ROOF PAINT DIRECTIONS FOR USE. NEW GALVANISED IRON:— See that the surface is first treated with a coat of slaked limcwash, to be allowed to dry for a day or two and then thoroughly brushed off. This treatment will help to kill the acid in the iron and will enable the paint to adhere to the surface. It is advisable, however, to allow new iron to weather for site months before painting. GALVANISED IRON AND ALL STEEL SURFACES: — Rub down surface with a wire broom or a hard brush to remove rust and other foreign matter. " Galvo ” may then be applied in the same manner as ordinary paint is applied to wood. No preliminary treatment of the surface is necessary. BUILDINGS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SEA:— ’’ Galvo " has an amazing capacity for resisting the corrosive effects of sea air. Rusty patches should be wire-brushed. Never paint over a wet surface and avoid painting late, as evening atmosphere fs likely to affect durability. “ Galvo " should not be thinned, but applied direct from the tin. ONE GALLON COVERS APPROXIMATELY 800 SQUARE FEET. Procurable in the following colotirs: — Cherry Red, Tile Red, Red, Permanent Green, Tangerine, Grey, Bangor Slate, French Grey, Black, White, and Aluminium. RUST RESISTING, NON-CORROSIVE. Even the Green is NON-POISONOUS and FADELESS. NEILL & CO. LTD.- DISTRIBUTORS.

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Evening Star, Issue 23817, 22 February 1941, Page 20

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Page 20 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 23817, 22 February 1941, Page 20

Page 20 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 23817, 22 February 1941, Page 20