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The following information is for general reference. For project- aluminum with a commercially available aluminum cleaner.
specific questions, contact Polycoat. Allow to dry, then prime. Contact Polycoat Products for
recommended primer.
NEW AND OLD CONCRETE
Refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or ICRI 03732: CSP 3-5. New NEW AND OLD CAST IRON
concrete must be cured for 28 days prior to product application. Blast with a steel grit and degrease before priming. Old cast
Surface must be clean, dry, sound and offer sufficient profile iron is difficult to prepare for a satisfactory bond. It can absorb
for product adhesion. Remove all dust, dirt, oil, form release oil and water soluble contaminants that will keep returning
agents, curing compounds, salts, efflorescence, laitance and to the surface after the coating system has been applied
other foreign matter by shotblasting and/or suitable chemical and affect the coating system adhesion. An adhesion test is
means, in accordance with local chemical regulations. Rinse recommended prior to starting the project.
thoroughly to achieve a pH between 8.0 and 11.0. Allow to dry
completely. If old concrete has a surface that has deteriorated ALL OTHER SURFACES
to an unacceptably rough surface, Polycoat Products PC-260 An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the project.
or a mixture of Polyprime 21 and sand should be used as a Mixing
repair agent for cracks, spalls, bug holes and voids. Upon full Polyeuro 5602 may not be diluted under any circumstances.
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cure of the repair agent, prime the entire surface intended Thoroughly mix Polyeuro 5602 Side-B material with air driven
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for coating. power equipment until a homogeneous mixture and color is
obtained.
CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION REFERENCE
ASTM D4258 - Standard practice for cleaning concrete. Application
ASTM D4259 - Standard practice for abrading concrete. Both Side-A and Side-B material should be preconditioned at
ASTM D4260 - Standard practice for etching concrete. 80-90°F (27-32°C) before application.
ASTM F1869 - Standard test method for measuring moisture vapor
emission rate of concrete. Recommended surface temperature must be at least 5°F (3°C)
ICRI 03732 - Concrete surface preparation. above the dew point.
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WOOD Polyeuro 5602 should be applied using a plural component,
All wood should be clean, dry and free of any knots, splinters, heated, high pressure 1:1 spray mixing equipment like Graco’s
oil, grease or other contaminants. Splintered or rough areas Reactor, Glass Craft or other equivalent machine may be used.
should be sanded. Knots should be repaired using Polycoat Both Side-A and Side-B materials should be sprayed at a
Products PC-260 with sand. Upon full cure of the repair agent, minimum of 2000 psi and at temperatures above 150°F (65°C).
prime the entire surface intended for coating. Adequate pressure and temperature should be maintained
STEEL (ATMOSPHERIC AND IMMERSION EXPOSURE) at all times.
Remove all oil, grease, weld spatters and round off any sharp Polyeuro 5602 should be sprayed in smooth, multidirectional
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edges from surface. Minimum surface preparation is Near passes to improve uniform thickness and appearance.
White Metal Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Optimum
surface profile is 3-4 mils. Prime and shoot Polyeuro onto Storage
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any bare metal the same day as it is cleaned to minimize any Polyeuro 5602 has a shelf life of six (6) months from date
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potential flash rusting. of manufacture in original, factory-sealed containers when
stored indoors at a temperature between 60-95°F (15-35°C).
GALVANIZED SURFACES Side-A and Side-B drums are recommended to be stored
Clean and degrease any contaminated surfaces before above 60°F (15°C). Avoid freezing temperatures.
priming. Do not blast galvanized surfaces with an abrasive
grit. An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the Store drums on wooden pallets to avoid direct contact with
project. the ground. If stored for a long period of time, rotate Side-A
and Side-B drums regularly.
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC
The gel coat should be lightly blasted or sanded with 80 grit Limitations
sandpaper and cleaned. Do not open until ready to use. Both Side-A and Side-B
containers must be fitted with a desiccant device during use.
PLASTIC FOAMS Warning
Enhanced adhesion is obtained when the foam is mechanically
abraded. When coating polystyrene, do not use a solvent- This product contains Isocyanates and Curative Material.
based primer.
TEXTILES, CANVAS, FABRICS
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.
ALUMINUM
Aluminum should be blasted with aluminum oxide or sand,
and not with steel or metal grit. Excessive blasting may
result in a warped or deformed surface. After blasting, wash

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