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means, in accordance with local chemical regulations. Rinse recommended primer.
thoroughly, to achieve a pH between 8.0 and 11.0. Allow to dry NEW AND OLD CAST IRON
completely. If old concrete has a surface that has deteriorated Blast with a steel grit and degrease before priming. Old cast
to an unacceptably rough surface, Polycoat Products PC-260 iron is difficult to prepare for a satisfactory bond. It can absorb
or a mixture of Polyprime 21 and sand should be used as oil and water soluble contaminants that will keep returning
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a repair agent for cracks, spalls, bug holes and voids. Upon to the surface after the coating system has been applied
full cure of the repair agent, prime the entire surface intended and affect the coating system adhesion. An adhesion test is
for coating. recommended prior to starting the project.
CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION REFERENCE ALL OTHER SURFACES
ASTM D425 8 - Standard practice for cleaning concrete. ASTM An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the project.
D4259 - Standard practice for abrading concrete. ASTM D4260 -
Standard practice for etching concrete. ASTM F1869 - Standard MIXING
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test method for measuring moisture vapor emission rate of Themecoat 757 may not be diluted under any circumstances.
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concrete. ICRI 03732 - Concrete surface preparation. Thoroughly mix Themecoat 757 Side-B (Resin side) with air
WOOD driven power equipment until a homogeneous mixture and
All wood should be clean, dry and free of any knots, splinters, color is obtained.
oil, grease or other contaminants. Splintered or rough areas APPLICATION
should be sanded. Knots should be repaired using Polycoat Both Side-A and Side-B materials should be preconditioned
Products PC-260 with sand. Upon full cure of the repair agent, to 75-80°F (24-32°C) before application.
prime the entire surface intended for coating.
STEEL (ATMOSPHERIC AND IMMERSION EXPOSURE) Recommended surface temperature must be at least 5°F (3°C)
above the dew point.
Remove all oil, grease, weld spatters and round off any sharp
edges from surface. Minimum surface preparation is Near Themecoat 757 should be applied using a plural component,
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White Metal Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Optimum heated, high pressure 1:1 spray mixing equipment like Graco’s
surface profile is 3-4 mils (75-100 micons). Prime and shoot Reactor, Glass Craft or other equivalent machine may be used.
Polyeuro onto any bare metal the same day as it is cleaned Both Side-A and Side-B materials should be sprayed at a
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to minimize any potential flash rusting. minimum of 2000 psi (14 MPa) and at temperatures above
GALVANIZED SURFACES 150°F (65°C) Adequate pressure and temperature should be
Clean and degrease any contaminated surfaces before maintained at all times.
priming. Do not blast galvanized surfaces with an abrasive
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grit. An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the Themecoat 757 should be sprayed in smooth, multidirectional
project. passes to improve uniform thickness and appearance.
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC STORAGE
The gel coat should be lightly blasted or sanded with 80 grit Themecoat 757 has a shelf life of six (6) months from date
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sandpaper and cleaned. of manufacture, in factory-sealed containers.
PLASTIC FOAMS Side-A and Side-B drums are recommended to be stored
Enhanced adhesion is obtained when the foam is mechanically above 60°F (15°C).
abraded. When coating polystyrene, do not use a solvent-
based primer. Avoid freezing temperatures.
TEXTILES, CANVAS, FABRICS Store drums on wooden pallets to avoid direct contact with
Adhesion to most fabrics, geothermal membranes and textiles the ground.
does not require a primer. If stored for a long period of time, rotate Side-A and Side-B
STAINLESS STEEL drums regularly.
Stainless steel may be grit blasted and degreased before
priming. Contact Polycoat Products for recommended primer. LIMITATIONS
Some stainless steel alloys are so inert that it is not possible to Do not open until ready to use.
achieve a satisfactory bond. An adhesion test is recommended Both Side-A and Side-B containers must be fitted with a
prior to starting the project. desiccant device during use.
ALUMINUM
Aluminum should be blasted with aluminum oxide or sand, WARNING
and not with steel or metal grit. Excessive blasting may This product contains Isocyanates and Curative Material.
result in a warped or deformed surface. After blasting, wash
aluminum with a commercially available aluminum cleaner.
Allow to dry, then prime. Contact Polycoat Products for
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applied by professionals who have prior experience with the Polycoat Products materials or have undergone training in application of Polycoat Products materials. Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Contact your local Polycoat Products representative or visit our website for current technical data, instructions, and project specific recommendations.Polycoat Products warrants its products to be free of manufacturing defects and that they
will meet Polycoat Products’ current published physical properties. Seller’s and manufacturer’s sole responsibility shall be to replace that portion of the product which proves to be defective. There are no other warranties by Polycoat Products
of any nature whatsoever expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose in connection with this product. Polycoat Products shall not be liable for damages of any sort, including remote or
consequential damages resulting from any claimed breach of any warranty whether expressed or implied. Polycoat Products shall not be responsible for use of this product in a manner to infringe on any patent held by others. In addition,
no warranty or guarantee is being issued with respect to appearance, color, fading, chalking, staining, shrinkage, peeling, normal wear and tear or improper application by the applicator. Damage caused by abuse, neglect and lack of proper
maintenance, acts of nature and/or physical movement of the substrate or structural defects are also excluded from the limited warranty. Polycoat Products reserves the right to conduct performance tests on any material claimed to be defective
prior to any repairs by owner, general contractor, or applicator.
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are not to be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself, by his own information and test, to determine suitability of the product for his own intended use, application and job situation
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third person for any injury, loss or damage directly or indirectly resulting from use of, or inability to use, the product. Recommendations or statements, whether in writing or oral, other than those contained herein shall not be binding upon the
manufacturer, unless in writing and signed by a corporate officer of the manufacturer. Technical and application information is provided for the purpose of establishing a general profile of the material and proper application procedures. Test
performance results were obtained in a controlled environment and Polycoat Products makes no claim that these tests or any other tests accurately represent all environments. Polycoat Products is not responsible for typographical errors.
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