Metallic-Coat Coating Full and Half Kit Instructions Ab

Metallic-Coat Coating Full and Half Kit Instructions

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Pigment Note: BEFORE applying the primer coat you will add all the Metallic-Coat pigment into the Part “A” clear resin top coat and mix for 2 minutes, set it aside for 24 hours or until you are ready to apply the Metallic-Coat coat.

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Sweep or power blow entire floor surface area

____Step 2:

Typically, old concrete ﬂoors have contaminants which must be removed prior to coating. Using a diluted degreaser and hot water, you should scrub those areas vigorously. Heavy contaminated or oily areas should be concentrated and repeated if necessary. Grinding should be done if degreaser is ineffective.

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Add acid granules ﬂoor prep solution into 5 quarts of chilly water in a plastic sprinkling can or plastic pump sprayer and mix until diluted. This will yield enough premix to cover up to 500 sq ft using the 9 oz prep solution included with the full kit.

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Cleaning a 10’ x 10’ section at a time, (using the optional sprayer) apply the premix evenly over the surface. Do not expect foaming. Scrub the premix into the surface with a stiff bristled broom. Move to the next 10’ x 10’ area.

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After application of ﬂoor prep, double rinse the surface with a water hose. Scrub while rinsing to ensure removal of all loosened material.

NOTE: It is best to scrub in both directions. Baking soda sprinkled over the floor will aid to neutralize the acid.

After the surface has dried, check any glossy or oily areas by applying a few drops of water. If water does not penetrate quickly, re-etch the affected areas.

Note: Muriatic acid can be used in place of clean and prep solution.

Allow the ﬂoor to dry fully before coating. A power blower can be used to assist in the evaporation of the remaining water. Once your ﬂoor is dry, rub your ﬁngers on the concrete and check your ﬁngers for a ﬁlm. If there is no ﬁlm, you are prepared for application of the coating. Remember you must remove contaminants and create a proﬁle before coating or your coating will not adhere correctly.

Mixing Instructions Primer

Install Spike Shoes

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Rinse and dry the large mixing bucket (which held all kit contents) with a clean rag prior to mixing. Install the supplied mixing tool into a high-speed drill. Apply protective plastic onto a 10’ X 10’ area where mixing is to be performed (not on the ﬂoor coating surface).

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Mix Part “A” primer coat in its container for 2 minutes.

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Into the large, cleaned mixing bucket, pour all Part “B” Primer ACTIVATOR/HARDENER contents.

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INTO THE SAME OUTER MIXING BUCKET, pour all pre-mixed contents of Epoxy Part “A” PRIMER RESIN.

Note: For smaller mixes, the actual mixing ratio is 1 part by volume of Part B Activator/Hardener to 2.3 parts of Part A Resin.

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Suggestion: Mixing Speed Low/Medium

Mix thoroughly with the mixing tool for 3 minutes paying close attention to mixing all around the buckets sides and raising and lowering with the mixing tool.

Note: Mixing must be very thorough (3 minutes), or the coating will not cure and clean up, and removal of the uncured epoxy will be costly and very time consuming. Do not wipe the sides of the mixing bucket between mixes or after the ﬁnal mix as there may be residual unmixed epoxy. The residual epoxy in the mixing bucket will not adversely affect the future epoxy mixes.

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IMPORTANT: Immediately pour ALL mixed contents in a line on the ﬂoor (Do not leave any mixed coating in the bucket for cut in, use the material on the ﬂoor to cut in around perimeter).

Starting in the farthest corner of the room, pour mixed contents (parallel to and approx. 2’ from the wall”). Using the kit brush, cut in the perimeter walls or any other obstruction that may be hard to roll. For a full kit pour half of the mixed contents parallel to the wall and half parallel to the first pour in the center of the room. You will have two equal lines of materials approximately 3”-4” wide separated approximately 8’-12’.

Note: After pouring mixed coating from the bucket to the ﬂoor, you have 30 minutes working time @ 70 degrees F (lower at higher temps).

We do not recommend coating beyond the garage door as the UV rays will amber the coating.

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Using the kit squeegee, (perpendicular to the poured line of epoxy) draw the epoxy from the back wall with the squeegee until there is no longer wet epoxy to draw back. Continue to squeegee pulling this product down the line until complete.

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With the kit roller, perpendicular to squeegee application, roll the epoxy until evenly smooth. If you do not have spike shoes, make sure you only squeegee those areas to give you enough room to back roll without walking into the wet epoxy.

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Re-backroll entire floor in opposite direction. If you have bubbles use a power blower or torch and walk through the floor with spike shoes and pop bubbles until no more bubbles appear. This may take up to 1 hour depending on concrete conditions. Clean squeegee while wet with xylene or MEK thinner for use on next steps.

Note: After applying the primer coat, allow 10 to 12 hours to pass before applying the Metallic-Coat Coating Kit. If you exceed 24 hours you will need to lightly sand (100-120 grit) and clean up any contamination.

Mixing Instructions: PerformanceDIY.com Metallic-Coat Coating Kit

Install spike shoes

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Rinse and dry the large mixing bucket (which held all kit contents) with a clean rag prior to mixing. Residual dried Primer will not affect PerformanceDIY.com Metallic-Coat Coating Kit.

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Metallic-Coat Clear should have Metallic-Coat additive already added to Part “A” resin and set for 24 hours. Re-mix this Metallic-Coat clear in its container for 2 minutes.

If the color is not what you like “STOP,” do not activate and contact PerformanceDIY.com for options. Activation, mixing or application will NOT change color.

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Into the large, cleaned mixing bucket, pour all Part “B” Metallic-Coat ACTIVATOR/HARDENER contents.

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INTO THE SAME OUTER MIXING BUCKET, pour all pre-mixed contents of Metallic-Coat Coating Kit pre-mixed Part “A” RESIN.

____Step 19:

Suggestion: Mixing Speed Low/Medium

Mix thoroughly with the mixing tool for 3 minutes exactly, paying close attention to mixing all around the buckets sides and raising and lowering with the mixing tool.

Note: Mixing must be very thorough (3 minutes), or the coating will not cure, and removal of the uncured epoxy will be costly and very time consuming. Do not wipe the sides of the mixing bucket between mixes or after the final mix as there may be residual unmixed epoxy. The residual epoxy in the mixing bucket will not adversely affect the future epoxy mixes.

____Step 20:

Immediately pour ALL mixed contents in a line on the ﬂoor (Do not leave any mixed coating in the bucket for cut in, use the material on the ﬂoor to cut in around perimeter).

Note: After pouring mixed coating from the bucket to the ﬂoor, you have 30 minutes working time @ 70 degrees F (lower at higher temps).

We do not recommend coating beyond the garage door as the UV rays will amber the coating.

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____Step 22:

With the kit roller, perpendicular to squeegee application, roll the epoxy until smooth. Do not roll too much or you may create roller marks from the Metallic-Coat pigments throughout the floor.

If you do not have spike shoes, make sure you only squeegee those areas to give you enough room to back roll without walking into the wet epoxy.

____Step 23:

(If you have spike shoes) Re-roll the entire floor in the opposite direction. If you have bubbles use a power blower or torch and walk through the floor with spike shoes and pop bubbles until no more bubbles appear. This may take up to 1 hour depending on concrete conditions.

____ OPTIONAL STEP-Step 24:

If you desire to have aluminum oxide nonskid added to the floor broadcast aluminum oxide non-skid over the floor in lesser amounts (only in the previous section which has been back rolled a 2nd time). Taking a pinch amount apply by throwing the non-skid into the air a minimum of 5’ or higher. Re-bounding the non-skid off the ceiling is a good idea to get even coverage.

Note: Aluminum oxide will make the floor more slip; it should be used according to your desired needs. PerformanceDIY.com non-skid additive is industry standard and accepted means for creating a proper recommended OSHA 0.5 COEFFECIENT FRICTION slip resistant non-skid surface.

Optional PerformanceDIY.com Poly 300 Clear Topcoat

(UV Protection) allow 10-12 hours to pass before applying

WARNING: Wear protective gloves, clothing, eyes, and protection when using this product. Proper ventilation is required for use. See the SDS sheet for more information, available at www.PerformanceDIY.com.

Install spike shoes. Note: Mix ratio is 1 to 1 by volume

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Pour ½-gallon contents of Part “A” Poly 300 into the large clean black container.

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Pour ½-gallon contents of Part “B” into the same large clean black container.

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Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes

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Starting in the farthest corner of the room, pour all mixed contents (parallel to and approx. two feet from the wall”). Using the kit brush, cut in the perimeter walls or any other obstruction that may be hard to roll. (One gallon coverage up to 350 sf)

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Using the kit squeegee, (perpendicular to the poured line of mixed Poly 300) draw the poly from the back wall with the squeegee until there is no longer wet poly to draw back. Continue to squeegee pulling this product down the line until complete.

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With the kit roller, perpendicular to squeegee application, roll the poly until even and consistent.

Repeat steps 1-6 for second half application

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Re-back roll entire floor completely in opposite direction

If you desire to have aluminum oxide nonskid added to the floor broadcast aluminum oxide non-skid over the floor in lesser amounts (only in the previous section which has been back rolled a second time).Taking a pinch amount apply by throwing the non-skid into the air a minimum of 5’ or higher. Re-bounding the non-skid off the ceiling is a good idea to get even coverage.

Note: Aluminum oxide will make the floor more slip resistant but will make it harder to clean; it should be used according to your desired needs. PerformanceDIY.com non-skid additive is industry standard and accepted means for creating a proper recommended OSHA 0.5 COEFFECIENT FRICTION slip resistant non-skid surface.