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with a surface profile of 2.2 -3 .2 mils. Remove all dust, etc. on all Stainless Steel:
surfaces intended for coating, prior to application. Stainless steel may be grit blasted and degreased before priming.
New and Old Concrete: Some stainless steel alloys are so inert that it is not possible to achieve
Refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or ICRI 03732: CSP 3-5. New concrete a satisfactory bond. An adhesion test is recommended prior to
must be cured for 28 days prior to product application. Surface must starting the project.
be clean, dry, sound and offer sufficient profile for product adhesion. New and Old Cast Iron:
Remove all dust, dirt, oil, form release agents, curing compounds, Blast with a steel grit and degrease before priming. Old cast iron is
salts, efflorescence, laitance and other foreign matter by shotblasting difficult to prepare for a satisfactory bond. It can absorb oil and water
and/or suitable chemical means, in accordance with local chemical soluble contaminants that will keep returning to the surface after the
regulations. Rinse thoroughly, to achieve a pH between 8.0 and 11.0. coating system has been applied and affect the coating system
Allow to dry completely. If old concrete has a surface that has adhesion. An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the
deteriorated to an unacceptably rough surface, Polycoat Products project.
PC-260 or a mixture of Polyprime 21 and sand should be used as a All Other Surfaces:
repair agent for cracks, spalls, bug holes and voids. Upon full cure An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the project.
of the repair agent, prime the entire surface intended for coating.
Concrete Surface Preparation Reference: MIXING
ASTM D4258 - Standard practice for cleaning concrete TuffshieldTM 801 may not be diluted under any circumstances.
ASTM D4259 - Standard practice for abrading concrete Thoroughly mix TuffshieldTM 801 Part-B (Resin side) with air driven
ASTM D4260 - Standard practice for etching concrete power equipment until a homogeneous mixture and color is obtained.
ASTM F1869 - Standard test method for measuring moisture vapor
emission rate of concrete APPLICATION
ICRI 03732 - Concrete surface preparation Both Part-A and Part-B material should be preconditioned at 75-85°F
Wood: before application.
All wood should be clean, dry and free of any knots, splinters, oil, Recommended surface temperature must be at least 5°F above the
grease or other contaminants. Splintered or rough areas should be dew point.
sanded. Knots should be repaired using Polycoat Products PC-260 TuffshieldTM 801 should be applied using a plural component, heated,
with sand. Upon full cure of the repair agent, prime the entire surface high pressure 1:1 spray mixing equipment like Graco’s Reactor, Glass
intended for coating. Craft or other equivalent machine may be used.
Steel (Atmospheric and Immersion Exposure): Both Part-A and Part-B materials should be sprayed at a minimum of
Remove all oil, grease, weld spatters and round off any sharp edges 2000 psi and at temperatures above 160-170°F. Adequate pressure
from surface. Minimum surface preparation is Near White Metal Blast and temperature should be maintained at all times.
Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Optimum surface profile is 2-3 mils. TuffshieldTM 801 should be sprayed in smooth, multidirectional
Prime and shoot TuffshieldTM 801 on to any bare metal the same day passes to improve uniform thickness and appearance.
as it is cleaned to minimize any potential flash rusting.
Aluminum: STORAGE
Aluminum should be blasted with aluminum oxide or sand, and not TuffshieldTM 801 has a shelf life of one (1) year from date of
with steel or metal grit. Excessive blasting may result in a warped manufacture, in factory-sealed containers.
or deformed surface. After blasting, wash aluminum with a commer- Part-A and Part-B drums must be stored between 70°F - 95°F.
cially available aluminum cleaner. Allow to dry, then prime. Avoid freezing temperatures.
Brass and Copper: Store drums on wooden pallets to avoid direct contact with the
Brass and copper should be blasted with sand, and not with steel or ground.
metal grit. Remove all dust and grease prior to applying primer. If stored for a long period of time, rotate Part-A and Part-B drums
Galvanized Surfaces: regularly.
Clean and degrease any contaminated surfaces before priming. Do
not blast galvanized surfaces with an abrasive grit. An adhesion test LIMITATIONS
is recommended prior to starting the project. Do not open until ready to use.
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic: Both Part-A and Part-B containers must be fitted with a desiccant
The gel coat should be lightly blasted or sanded with 80 grit sandpaper device during use.
and cleaned.
Plastic Foams: WARNING
Enhanced adhesion is obtained when the foam is mechanically This product contains Isocyanates and Curative Material.
abraded. When coating polystyrene, do not use a solvent-based
primer.
Textiles, Canvas, Fabrics:
Adhesion to most fabrics, geothermal membranes and textiles does
not require a primer.

Please read all information in the general guidelines, product data sheets, guide specifications and material safety data sheets (MSDS) before applying material. 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 and instructions.

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