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and voids. Upon full cure of the repair agent, prime the entire priming. Some stainless steel alloys are so inert that it is not
surface intended for coating. possible to achieve a satisfactory bond. An adhesion test is
recommended prior to starting the project.
CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION REFERENCE:
ASTM D4258 - Standard practice for cleaning concrete NEW AND OLD CAST IRON:
ASTM D4259 - Standard practice for abrading concrete Blast with a steel grit and degrease before priming. Old cast
ASTM D4260 - Standard practice for etching concrete iron is difficult to prepare for a satisfactory bond. It can absorb
ASTM F1869 - Standard test method for measuring moisture oil and water soluble contaminants that will keep returning
vapor emission rate of concrete ICRI 03732 Concrete surface to the surface after the coating system has been applied
preparation and affect the coating system adhesion. An adhesion test is
recommended prior to starting the project.
WOOD:
All wood should be clean, dry and free of any knots, splinters, ALL OTHER SURFACES:
oil, grease or other contaminants. Splintered or rough areas An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the project.
should be sanded. Knots should be repaired using Polycoat
Products PC-260 with sand. Upon full cure of the repair agent, MIXING ®
prime the entire surface intended for coating. Themecoat 755 may not be diluted under any circumstances.
Thoroughly mix Themecoat® 755 Side-B (Resin side) with air
STEEL (ATMOSPHERIC AND IMMERSION EXPOSURE): driven power equipment until a homogeneous mixture and
Remove all oil, grease, weld spatters and round off any sharp color is obtained.
edges from surface. Minimum surface preparation is Near
White Metal Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Opti- APPLICATION
mum surface profile is 2-3 mils (50-75 microns). Prime and Both Side-A and Side-B material should be preconditioned at
shoot Themecoat on to any bare metal the same day as it is 80-90°F (27-32°C) before application.
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cleaned to minimize any potential flash rusting. Recommended surface temperature must be at least 5°F (3°C)
above the dew point.
ALUMINUM:
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Aluminum should be blasted with aluminum oxide or sand, Themecoat 755 should be applied using a plural component,
and not with steel or metal grit. Excessive blasting may result heated, high pressure 1:1 spray mixing equipment like Graco’s
in a warped or deformed surface. After blasting, wash alumi- Reactor, Glass Craft or other equivalent machine may be used.
num with a commercially available aluminum cleaner. Allow Both Side-A and Side-B materials should be sprayed at a
to dry, then prime. minimum of 2000 psi (14 MPa) and at temperatures above
150°F (65°C) Adequate pressure and temperature should be
BRASS AND COPPER:
Brass and copper should be blasted with sand, and not maintained at all times.
with steel or metal grit. Remove all dust and grease prior to Themecoat 755 should be sprayed in smooth, multidirec-
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applying primer. tional passes to improve uniform thickness and appearance.
GALVANIZED SURFACES: STORAGE
Clean and degrease any contaminated surfaces before Themecoat 755 has a shelf life of six (6) months from date
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priming. Do not blast galvanized surfaces with an abrasive of manufacture, in factory-sealed containers.
grit. An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the
project. Side-A and Side-B drums are recommended to be stored
above 60°F (15°C). Avoid freezing temperatures.
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC: Store drums on wooden pallets to avoid direct contact with
The gel coat should be lightly blasted or sanded with 80 grit the ground.
sandpaper and cleaned.
If stored for a long period of time, rotate Side-A and Side-B
PLASTIC FOAMS: drums regularly.
Enhanced adhesion is obtained when the foam is mechani-
cally abraded. When coating polystyrene, do not use a solvent- DO NOT STORE OUTSIDE
based primer. LIMITATIONS
Do not open until ready to use.
TEXTILES, CANVAS, FABRICS:
Adhesion to most fabrics, geothermal membranes and tex- Both Side-A and Side-B containers must be fitted with a
tiles does not require a primer. desiccant device during use.

STAINLESS STEEL: WARNING
Stainless steel may be grit blasted and degreased before This product contains Isocyanates and Curative Material.

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