INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these step-by-step directions when using Coat-It:
Surface Preparation:
- Read directions and test small area before use.
- Use protective gloves to avoid getting Coat-It on skin. In case of contact with skin, use plenty of soap and water to remove epoxy.
- For small quantities, mix 7 parts of Part A and 1 part of Part B (by weight, not by volume).
- A clean, freshly sanded surface is essential to creating a good bond. Remove all contaminants such as oil, grease, dirt and old coatings. Sand until you have a clean surface. Steel and/or aluminum boats should be sanded or cleaned with steel wool and treated with a marine phosphoric acid wash, such as Naval Jelly or Aluminum Bright, to remove any rust oxidation. Tape off boat sides if necessary.
- Gouges and deep holes should be filled with an epoxy or fairing compound before applying Coat-It.
- May be applied to dry or porous surfaces.
Mixing:
- Stir Part A container of Coat-It until a uniform consistency occurs. Pour Part B into Part A container.
- Sufficient stirring and mixing is the most important step for satisfactory results with Coat-It. Mix with fold-into center motion. Mix entire contents thoroughly for 6-7 minutes. Occasionally scrape bottom and sides of mixing container as well as mixing stick. Mixed material should be used within 30 minutes.
- After mixing thoroughly, immediately pour material onto working surface. Do not leave mixed material in original container.
Application:
- Application can be readily completed with a toothed trowel, squeegee, short bristle throw-away brush or foam roller.
- Working time is approximately 30 minutes.
- Adequate cure time is approximately 10-12 hours at 70 °F / 21 °C. Minimum application temperature 65 °F / 18 °C. Application surface temperature range is 50 °F / 10 °C to 90 °F / 32 °C. Cure time decreases with higher temperatures. Thicker coats cure faster than thin coats. A second coat of Coat-It may be applied after the initial 10-12 hour cure period.
- Clean tools with acetone or lacquer thinner. For maximum ultraviolet protection, allow Coat-It to cure thoroughly,sand lightly and apply a good grade of marine paint.