Benjamin Moore High Performance · HP3000
Spray it white.
Touch it in 15.
HP3000 is a fast-drying acrylic gloss enamel built for the spray gun. It lays down a hard, UV-resistant finish on steel, galvanized metal, aluminum, concrete, masonry, wood and drywall, dries to the touch in 15 minutes, and takes a second coat in 2 hours. Made for shop, plant and equipment finishing.
15 mindry to touch*
2 hrto recoat*
85+gloss at 60°
3.79 L, white
*At 25 °C and 50% humidity. For professional use.
HP3000, WhiteQuick dry acrylic DTM gloss
How to applyHP3000 High Performance Quick Dry Acrylic Spray DTM Gloss
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$100.50 CAD
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Benjamin Moore HP3000 Quick Dry Acrylic Spray DTM Gloss is a fast-drying, sprayable acrylic enamel from Benjamin Moore's High Performance line. It gives a hard, UV-resistant 85+ gloss finish with strong adhesion and scratch and impact resistance on steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, concrete, masonry, wood mouldings, machinery, plaster and drywall, inside and out. Painting contractors, fabricators and maintenance crews use it for original-equipment and shop finishing: it dries to the touch in 15 minutes and recoats in 2 hours. Airless spray is recommended. CFIA approved for food processing establishments. White, 3.79 L.
Key Features & Benefits
- Fast dry: touch 15 minutes, recoat 2 hours at 25 °C and 50% humidity.
- Hard 85+ gloss that resists scratching and impact.
- UV resistant for interior and exterior use, with 80% or more gloss retention.
- Strong adhesion (5B) on properly prepared metal, masonry, wood and drywall.
- Spray-ready: no thinning needed; suitable for dry-fall applications.
- CFIA approved for food processing establishments; MPI 114.
Applications & Recommended Uses
Steel, galvanized steel and aluminum, tanks, equipment and accessories, machinery, structural and miscellaneous metal, concrete and masonry, wood mouldings, plaster and drywall in plants, warehouses, food processing and commercial buildings. Not for immersion service or over Kynar-type finishes.
Product Specifications
| Product type | Fast-drying sprayable acrylic gloss enamel, interior/exterior |
| Sheen | Gloss, 85+ at 60° |
| Colour | White |
| Coverage | 300–400 sq ft (27.9–37.2 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Film thickness | 4.0–5.3 mils wet, 1.6–2.1 mils dry |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch 15 minutes; recoat 2 hours |
| Application temperature | 10 °C (50 °F) minimum; humidity below 90% |
| Volume solids | 40% ± 2% |
| VOC | 99 g/L |
| Application | Airless spray 2,000–2,400 PSI, .015–.019 tip; nylon-polyester brush; short-nap roller |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water; mineral spirits flush for spray equipment |
| Size | 3.79 L |
How to Use / Application Tips
- Clean off grease, oil, dirt and wax, and remove rust and loose paint (SSPC-SP 2 or SP 3).
- Prime bare metal with HP1100 (or HP1750 on galvanized and non-ferrous metal), and bare wood and drywall with an acrylic primer-sealer.
- Mix well and spray airless at 2,000–2,400 PSI with a .015–.019 tip, or brush and roll.
- Recoat after 2 hours; flush spray equipment with mineral spirits after clean-up.
Why Buy From The Paint People?
We're a family-run Benjamin Moore retailer serving painting contractors in Mississauga since 1997, with industrial coatings and custom matching at our Meadowvale store. We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249, or you can pick up free in Mississauga.
HP3000 FAQ
1How fast does it dry?
Touch dry in 15 minutes, recoat in 2 hours.
2What spray tip do I use?
Airless, .015–.019 tip at 2,000–2,400 PSI.
3Can I use it outside?
Yes, it's UV resistant for interior and exterior use.
Canada Shipping
- Enjoy free shipping in Canada on orders over $249. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut not included.
Winter Shipping:
- From December to April, shipping outside of Ontario and Quebec is limited.
- Returns accepted within 35 days from the date of delivery.
- Custom tinted paints are classified as Final Sale items and are not eligible for return or store credit.
Why HP3000
Fast enough for the production line.
When parts, frames and equipment need a tough gloss finish and a quick turnaround, HP3000 dries fast and stays hard.
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Fast dry
Dry to the touch in 15 minutes, recoat in 2 hours. Made for original-equipment and factory finishing, and suitable for dry-fall work.
02
Hard, tough gloss
85+ gloss with strong adhesion and resistance to scratching and impact. 5B adhesion and passes a 1/8 in. mandrel bend.
03
Inside and out
UV resistant with 80% or more gloss retention. Steel, galvanized, aluminum, concrete, masonry, wood and drywall.
MPI 114. Meets CISC/CPMA 1-73a and CISC/PMA 2-75. Approved by the CFIA for use in food processing establishments. Not for immersion.
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How much do I need?
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Specs
The details.
| Type | Fast-drying sprayable acrylic gloss enamel (HP3000), interior/exterior |
|---|---|
| Use on | Steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, masonry, concrete, wood mouldings, machinery, plaster, drywall |
| Colour | White |
| Sheen | Gloss, 85+ at 60° |
| Coverage | 300–400 sq ft (27.9–37.2 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Film thickness | 4.0–5.3 mils wet, 1.6–2.1 mils dry |
| Dry time | Touch 15 minutes. Recoat 2 hours |
| Spray | Airless, 2,000–2,400 PSI, .015–.019 tip |
| Brush / roll | Nylon-polyester brush; high-quality short-nap roller |
| Apply at | 10 °C (50 °F) minimum; humidity below 90% |
| Volume solids | 40% ± 2% |
| VOC | 99 g/L |
| Thinning | Not needed; water if required |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water; flush spray equipment with mineral spirits |
| Certified | MPI 114; CISC/CPMA 1-73a, CISC/PMA 2-75; CFIA approved for food processing establishments |
| Size | 3.79 L |
Dry times at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Store between 7.2 °C and 35 °C and protect from freezing. Read the Safety Data Sheet.
How to apply
Prep, prime, spray.
- Clean the surface. Remove grease, dirt, dust, oil and wax. Benjamin Moore recommends HP6000 cleaner-degreaser.
- Remove rust and loose paint by hand or power tool (SSPC-SP 2 or SP 3). Fill holes and cracks, sand smooth and dull glossy surfaces.
- Prime bare surfaces. HP1100 on new ferrous metal; HP1100 or HP1750 on galvanized and non-ferrous metal; an acrylic primer-sealer on bare wood and drywall. Let new masonry cure 30 days.
- Mix well before and during use. No thinning needed.
- Spray airless at 2,000–2,400 PSI with a .015–.019 tip, or brush and roll. Apply generously and keep a wet edge.
- Second coat after 2 hours. Clean up with warm soapy water, flush the sprayer with mineral spirits, and don't leave paint in the lines or gun.
Performance
Chemical resistance.
Benjamin Moore's ratings for splash and spill exposure. Not for immersion.
| Exposure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fresh water | Excellent |
| Salt water | Good |
| Neutral salts | Good |
| Acids, alkalis, acid and alkaline salts | Moderate |
| Solvents, fuel | Not recommended |
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is Benjamin Moore HP3000?
HP3000 is a fast-drying, sprayable acrylic gloss enamel from Benjamin Moore's High Performance line. It's a tough, UV-resistant coating with strong adhesion for metal, concrete, masonry, wood and drywall, inside and out. It's made for professional use, including original-equipment and shop finishing.
How fast does it dry?
Dry to the touch in 15 minutes and ready to recoat in 2 hours at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Cool temperatures and high humidity slow drying, recoat and return to service.
What can I paint with it?
Steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, masonry, concrete, wood mouldings, machinery, plaster and drywall, plus tanks, equipment and accessories made of properly prepared metal. It's also suitable for dry-fall applications.
Can I spray it?
Yes, and Benjamin Moore recommends airless spray: 2,000–2,400 PSI with a .015–.019 tip. You can also brush it with a nylon-polyester brush or roll it with a high-quality short-nap roller. It doesn't need thinning; if you must, use water.
What primer do I use on metal?
On new ferrous metal, Benjamin Moore calls for HP1100 acrylic metal primer. Degrease new galvanized metal with HP6000, then prime new or rust-free metal with HP1100 or HP1750 adhesion primer. Prime bare wood and drywall with an acrylic primer-sealer. Ask us for the right primer for your job.
How much do I need?
A 3.79 L can covers 300–400 sq ft per coat, at 1.6–2.1 mils dry. Plan on one or two coats. Use the calculator above for your project.
Can it be used outside?
Yes. It's for interior and exterior use, it's UV resistant, and Benjamin Moore lists 80% or more gloss retention. Apply when the air, product and surface are at least 10 °C (50 °F) and humidity is below 90%.
Is it approved for food plants?
Yes. Benjamin Moore lists HP3000 as approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use in food processing establishments. It also meets MPI 114.
Can it be tinted?
Benjamin Moore makes HP3000 in white and tints it with its Gennex colour system. We stock it in white; ask our team about a custom colour.
Where shouldn't I use it?
It's not for immersion service, and not recommended over Kynar or similar finishes. It isn't resistant to solvents or fuel. Clean up with warm soapy water right after use, and flush spray equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rust.
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