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NEW AND OLD CONCRETE ALUMINUM
Refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or ICRI 03732: CSP 3-5. New Aluminum should be blasted with aluminum oxide or sand,
concrete must be cured for 28 days prior to product application. and not with steel or metal grit. Excessive blasting may
Surface must be clean, dry, sound and offer sufficient profile result in a warped or deformed surface. After blasting, wash
for product adhesion. Remove all dust, dirt, oil, form release aluminum with a commercially available aluminum cleaner.
agents, curing compounds, salts, efflorescence, laitance and Allow to dry, then prime. Contact Polycoat Products for
other foreign matter by shotblasting and/or suitable chemical recommended primer.
means, in accordance with local chemical regulations. Rinse
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 a oil and water soluble contaminants that will keep returning
repair agent for cracks, spalls, bug holes and voids. Upon full to the surface after the coating system has been applied
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 D4258 - Standard practice for cleaning concrete. ASTM An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the project.
D4259 - Standard practice for abrading concrete. ASTM D4260 - Mixing
Standard practice for etching concrete. ASTM F1869 - Standard Polyeuro 5502-F may NOT be diluted under any circumstances.
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test method for measuring moisture vapor emission rate of Thoroughly mix Polyeuro 5502-F Side-B (Resin side) with air
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concrete. ICRI 03732 - Concrete surface preparation. driven power equipment until a homogeneous mixture and
WOOD color is achieved.
All wood should be clean, dry and free of any knots, splinters, Application
oil, grease or other contaminants. Splintered or rough areas Both Side-A and Side-B materials should be preconditioned to
should be sanded. Knots should be repaired using Polycoat 75-80°F (24-27°C) before application. Recommended surface
Products PC-260 with sand. Upon full cure of the repair agent, temperature must be at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.
prime the entire surface intended for coating. Polyeuro 5502-F should be applied using a plural component,
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heated, high pressure 1:1 spray mixing equipment like Graco’s
STEEL (ATMOSPHERIC AND IMMERSION EXPOSURE)
Remove all oil, grease, weld spatters and round off any sharp Reactor, Glass Craft or other equivalent machine may be used.
edges from surface. Minimum surface preparation is Near Both Side-A and Side-B materials should be sprayed at a
White Metal Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Optimum minimum of 2000 psi and at temperatures above 150°F (66°C).
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surface profile is 3-4 mils. Prime and shoot Polyeuro onto Adequate pressure and temperature should be maintained
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any bare metal the same day as it is cleaned to minimize any at all times. Polyeuro 5502-F should be sprayed in smooth,
potential flash rusting. multidirectional passes to improve uniform thickness and
appearance.
GALVANIZED SURFACES Storage
Clean and degrease any contaminated surfaces before Polyeuro 5502-F has a shelf life of one (1) year from date of
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priming. Do not blast galvanized surfaces with an abrasive manufacture in original, factory-sealed containers when stored
grit. An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the indoors at a temperature between 60-95°F (15-35°C). Side-A
project. and Side-B drums are recommended to be stored above 60°F
(15°C). Avoid freezing temperatures. Store drums on wooden
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC
The gel coat should be lightly blasted or sanded with 80 grit pallets to avoid direct contact with the ground. If stored for a
sandpaper and cleaned. long period of time, rotate Side-A and Side-B drums regularly.
Limitations
PLASTIC FOAMS Do not open until ready to use. Both Side-A and Side-B
Enhanced adhesion is obtained when the foam is mechanically containers must be fitted with a desiccant device during use.
abraded. When coating polystyrene, do not use a solvent-
based primer. Warning
TEXTILES, CANVAS, FABRICS This product contains Isocyanates and Curative Material.
Adhesion to most fabrics, geothermal membranes and textiles
does not require a primer.
STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel may be grit blasted and degreased before
priming. Contact Polycoat Products for recommended primer.
Some stainless steel alloys are so inert that it is not possible to
achieve a satisfactory bond. An adhesion test is recommended
prior to starting the project.

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