| Preparation |
BARE
FIBERGLASS: In Good Condition: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and
water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.
Degrease by wiping with a rag soaked in Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
Sand with 180 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue. In Poor
Condition: Clean as above. Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Apply White
Undercoater 279.
BARE WOOD: Sand surface, wipe clean. Apply White Undercoater 279. Sand
surface, wipe clean.
BARE METAL: Sandblast or grind, remove sanding residue. Immediately
apply Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354 thinned 25% with Viny-Lux Solvent 355.
Allow to dry for 1-24 hours. Apply one coat of Epoxy Barrier-Kote
404/414.
CLEAR EPOXY: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff
brush. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Degrease by wiping with
a rag soaked in Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Sand with 80 grade (grit)
paper. Remove sanding residue. Apply one coat of Epoxy Barrier-Kote
404/414.
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: The surface must be clean and dry. Sand
using 180-220 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue. |
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| Method |
Apply
2-3 coats of Bilgekote following the proper dry times. Sand between
coats using 220-320 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue with a
rag dampened with Brushing Liquid 333. Bilgekote may be applied by
roller and brush using the roll and tip method. |
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| Hints |
Thinner Brush
- Brushing Liquid 333. Spray - Special Thinner 216.
Thinning Thin if necessary with Brushing Liquid 333 to improve
brushing characteristics. For spray application use Special Thinner 216.
Thin no more than 10%.
Cleaner Bare Fiberglass - Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Epoxy -
Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
Ventilation and Humidity Control It is best to paint on warm, dry
mornings. Cold weather retards the drying and humidity can spoil the
gloss.
Airless Spray Pressure: 170 bar/2500 psi. Tip Size: 0.33-0.41
mm/13-16 thou.
Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi
(gun pressure); 8-10 psi (pot pressure). Tip Size: 0.89-1.4 mm/35-50
thou. Siphon Cup: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi - gun pressure. Tip
Size: 1.5-1.8 mm/60-70 thou.
Other Spray pressures listed are recommendations only. The
applicator may use any settings which yield the best results for the
individual spraying technique and current weather conditions. Bilgekote
is best applied in thin coats. |
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| Some
Important Points |
Do
not apply heavy coats as this will affect dry through. Failure to follow
proper dry times carefully will cause improper drying, wrinkling and
loss of adhesion. Product temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and
maximum 29°C/85°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F
and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F
and maximum 29°C/85°F. |
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| Compatibility/Substrates |
Surface
must be dry and clean, and free from grease, detaching paint etc. Be
sure to use Epoxy Barrier-Kote 404/414 over clear epoxy to prevent blush
from affecting drying and adhesion of Bilgekote. |
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| Number
of Coats |
2-3
minimum |
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| Coverage |
(Theoretical)
- 300 (ft²/Gal) by brush, 240 (ft²/Gal) by spray |
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| Recommended
DFT |
2.0
mils dry |
| Application
Methods |
Brush,
Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray - Pressure Pot or Siphon Cup |
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