- Surface temperature must be at least 50°F (10°C) for adhesion and at least 60°F (13°C) for resin to catalyze and fully cure over a total of 72 hours. On surfaces below 50F, coating will slide off vertical or overhead surfaces. Coating will withstand light rain exposure after about 8-10 hours if thoroughly dried.
- Surface has to be 100% clean, free of dust or oil residue and dry.
- Remove filters from pump and spray gun.
- Stir in reverse setting slow to medium speed for less than 2min.
- Do not thin. Warm pails first. If necessary, 5-8 oz of water per pail only.
- Use airless pump 30:1 or greater. 3,000 psi.
- Use a hose diameter of at least 3/8” and use 0.5” for longer lengths to ensure pressure is maintained. Short “whips” (3’) only.
- “Trigger” between application “strokes” to maintain pressure.
- Overlap “strokes” to achieve 12 to 24 mils WFT. Remember you’re building insulation layers, not 3 to 5 mils of paint.
- Apply a thin “tack coat” first – 12 mils.
- Maintain a distance of about 18” from surface when applying.
- Use a wet mil gauge to verify application thickness during application and then a dry film gauge to verify thickness when dry before applying new layers.
- If ambient temperature is below 60°F/15°C consider using warm water tubs to warm pails.
- Use fans, heaters or dehumidification equipment within interior spaces to accelerate drying time and applications.
- On boats, coat stiffeners first and then the flat panels.
- On hot surfaces (200F to 250F), apply 5 mils and then 10 mil coats.
- In very dry conditions, apply 12 mils WFT layers to prevent surface skimming and to prevent trapping water in the coating. Apply no more than 40 mils under ambient conditions and no more than 80 mils on hot in-service applications per day.
- Wash sprayer and tools with water.
