Product Manual B

RUBBER
Clean well using detergent or cleaning solvent, removing
all oil, grease, wax and dirt. Rinse well and allow to dry.
Roughen surface aggressively
and then clean with
Xylene
(Xylol)
, Acetone or MEK cleaning solution. Allow solvent to dry
completely before applying HERCULINER. HERCULINER coat
-
ing
will not bond to chlorinated rubber.
FIBERGLASS
Good adhesion can be obtained on unweathered
gel-coated glass, rough fiber
, side molded glass, and
smooth-mold resin-side glass. Surface should be free of
oils, waxes and other production additives, then sanded
to remove all gloss, leaving a rough surface
.
HOW TO APPLY
HERCULINER may be applied with a brush, roller, or spray
gun.
A roller will provide the roughest final texture; a
spray gun the least.
HERCULINER can be applied between 32˚F and 95˚F
.
Before applying HERCULINER, it is important that the
surface to be coated is completely clean.
(See surface preparation).
Mask all areas not to be coated. Remove masking tape
immediately after application of second coat.
IMPORTANT!
HERCULINER contains flammable solvents. Ensure proper
ventilation and fire precautions.
ROLLER APPLICATION
Apply HERCULINER with the special open foam stipple
roller included in the kit. Extra roller covers are available
at your local home supply outlet (i.e
., foamPro textured
paint roller #58).
Apply first coat as a thin coat to cover. When surface is
touch dry or no longer tacky (usually within 1-4 hours
-
slightly longer for red and gray HERCULINER), apply sec
-
ond coat.
Extreme climate conditions of heat, cold and
humidity can shorten or lengthen this period.
NOTE:
Failure to apply two complete uniform coats
will compro-
mise the durability and reduce the longevity of the HERCU
-
LINER truck bed coating
. Roll gently to extend the life of
the roller cover
.
To avoid “mud cracking,
’ do not apply HERCULINER too
thickly.
Pour only Xylene (Xylol) thinner/cleaner over
rollers between coats so rollers
will not dry out.
BRUSH APPLICATION
HERCULINER can be applied with a soft paint brush in
two coats at right angles to one another. (HERCULINER
is not a paint, and should be laid
onto the surface, in one
direction, not brushed out as an oil or latex paint.)
Between coats, clean brush only with recommended
thinner/cleaner Xylene (Xylol)
. The second coat can be
applied as soon as the first coat is touch dry (usually
within 1-4 hours
- slightly longer for red and gray HERCU-
LINER.)
Extreme climate conditions of heat, cold and
humidity can shorten or lengthen this period.
COVERAGE (2 COATS)
One quart covers a flat area of about 15 square feet. One
gallon covers 55 to 60 square feet, with a final dry coat
thickness of
1
/16 -
1
/32 of an inch.
Be thoroughly cleaned with a muriatic acid wash.
1. Use 45% to 50% muriatic acid solution.
2. Agitate solution on surface with a hard-bristled
deck brush.
3. Rinse off with 5% ammonia/water solution.
4. Dry completely.
5. Brush off residue
.
Be wiped with Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK
cleaning solvent.
Allow solvent to dry completely before applying
HERCULINER.
Sealed concrete should be tested for HERCULINER adhesion:
1. Clean surface thoroughly
.
2. Roughen surface
.
3. Wipe with Xylene (Xylol)
, Acetone or MEK
cleaning solvent.
4.
Allow solvent to dry completely before applying
HERCULINER.
5. Apply HERCULINER.
6. If delamination occurs, sealer must be removed by
mechanical means (i.e., shot blasting).
For surface preparation of oil or chemically soaked
concrete or other unusually difficult surfaces,
contact HERCULINER toll-free at 800-477-5847
.
CONCRETE PLUS PRIMER
HERCULINER exhibits good adhesion to new acrylic and
polyurethane primers applied and
overcoated to manufacturers
recommendations. Be sure to apply HERCULINER within
time specifications of primer manufacturer
.
ASPHALT
1. Prime surface with a mineral spirit or water-based
driveway sealer according to
manufacturer’s
specifications.
2.
HERCULINER can then be applied.
ALUMINUM
Roughen surface and use primer compatible with aluminum
and one part polyurethane
. If needed, use a primer specif-
ically made for aluminum. If in doubt make a small test
application first. Contact HERCULINER for technical assis-
tance toll-free at 800-477-5847.
MET
AL
All smooth metal should be cleaned and aggressively
roughened.
HERCULINER adheres well to sound-painted
metal. Most rough metal surfaces need not be primed;
however
, on applications of extreme wear, such as step
nosings, a primer is recommended.
RUST
All rust should be removed down to the bare metal before
applying HERCULINER.
WOOD
If wood texture is rough, it may not require special
preparation. For best results, lightly sand wood surface
before applying HERCULINER. Some pressure-treated
woods may need priming
. If in doubt, make a small test
application first. HERCULINER
will bond to wolmanized
treated wood without priming
.
PAINT AND VARNISH
1. Remove all peeling, cracking or chipping paint.
2. Clean surface thoroughly
.
3. For best results, lightly sand surface
.
4. Wipe with Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK
cleaning solvent.
5. Allow solvent to dry completely before applying
HERCULINER.
HERCULINER
APPLICATION TIP
S
SURFACE PREPARATION IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY!
HERCULINER will bond to all prepared, clean, thoroughly
dry surfaces. On sound-painted surfaces, paint must be
fully dried or cured to manufacturer’s
specifications. The
solvents in HERCULINER
will not soften or attack properly
dried or cured paint.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Always clean the surface of all oily or waxy contaminants
by
using recommended cleaning solvent–leave no residue.
DO’S AND DON’TS
DO
Thin HERCULINER with Xylene (Xylol) only.
Use Xylene (Xylol) if available, otherwise use Acetone
or MEK cleaning solvent only for surface preparation.
Allow solvent to dry completely before applying
HERCULINER.
Clean surface with strong aggressive detergent.
Ensure surface is completely dry and/or cured if
recently painted, before applying HERCULINER.
Test doubtful surfaces with HERCULINER beforehand.
Apply 2nd coat within 24 hours of 1st coat application.
Wear chemical resistant gloves.
DON’T
Mix any solvent with HERCULINER except for Xylene
(Xylol)
.
Clean surfaces with lacquer thinners or any solvent
containing alcohol, which
will prevent HERCULINER
from curing
.
Assume surface is clean unless you have cleaned
it yourself.
Apply HERCULINER if temperature is below 32˚F or
above 95˚F
.
Use a laquer-based primer.
SURFACE PREPARATION FOR
SPECIFIC ADHESION
IMPOR
TANT!
The following information is provided only as a guide
,
since surfaces can differ significantly
. Testing surfaces to
ensure proper adhesion is recommended.
CONCRETE
For best results, new concrete should:
Be fully cured for at least 28 days.
Have a brush finish.
Be hand troweled (power troweling may overwork
the concrete)
.
Be thoroughly cleaned with a citric cleaner
or equivalent.
Be wiped with Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK
cleaning solvent.
• Allow solvent to dry completely before applying
HERCULINER.
For best results, old concrete should:
Be completely dry before application of HERCULINER.
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