Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA SPC-06
SPECIALTY
FARM EQUIPMENT ENAMELS
Form: GDH-327
Rev.: 042114
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.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Farm Equipment Enamels provide a durable, rust
preventive finish in bright, original equipment colors. This
Stops Rust
®
formula offers excellent coverage, chip
resistance and color retention. Farm Equipment Enamels
are ideal for tractors, farm implements, lawn mowers, and
more. Not for use on galvanized metal.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
Quarts
7424502 Blue (Ford)
7435502 Green (John Deere)
7443502 Yellow (John Deere)
7449502 Yellow (Caterpillar)
7458502 Orange (Allis Chalmers)
7466502 Red (International Harvester)
Gallons
7424402 Blue (Ford)
7435402 Green (John Deere)
7443402 Yellow (John Deere)
7449402 Yellow (Caterpillar)
7458402 Orange (Allis Chalmers)
7466402 Red (International Harvester)
. PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
ALL SURFACES: Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt and
chemical contaminants by washing the surface with a
commercial detergent, or other suitable cleaning method.
Mold and mildew must be cleaned with a chlorinated
cleaner or bleach solution. Rinse with fresh water and
allow to thoroughly dry.
STEEL: Scrape and wire brush or power tool clean to
remove loose rust, scale and deteriorated coatings. Use
7769 Rusty Metal Primer for sound rusted or clean metal
before application of a finish coat. 7780 Clean Metal
Primer is best for clean metal but may be used on sound
rusted metal as well.
PREVIOUSLY COATED: Previously coated surfaces must
be sound and in good condition. Smooth, hard, or glossy
finishes should be scarified by sanding to create a surface
profile. Farm Equipment Enamels are compatible with
most coatings, but a test patch is suggested.
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means
may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. LEAD IS
TOXIC. Contact the U.S.EPA/Lead Information Hotline at
1-800-424- LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
. PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
APPLICATION
Apply only when air and surface temperatures are
between 50-90°F (10-32°C) and the relative humidity is
below 85% to ensure proper drying. Stir thoroughly before
using. Do not thin with gasoline, lacquer thinner or
turpentine.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
BRUSH: Use a good quality natural or polyester bristle
brush.
ROLLER: Use a good quality natural or polyester cover.
Use a short nap (¼”) roller for smooth surfaces, and a
medium nap (⅜”) roller for rough surfaces.
AIR-ATOMIZED SPRAY:
Method Fluid Tip Fluid Delivery Atomizing
Pressure
Pressure 0.055-0.070 16 oz./min. 25-60 psi
Siphon 0.055-0.070 — 25-60 psi
AIRLESS SPRAY:
Pump Ratio Fluid Pressure Fluid Tip Filter Mesh
30:1 1,600-2,400 psi 0.013-0.017 100
THINNING
BRUSH/ROLLER: Normally not required.
AIR-ATOMIZED SPRAY: Acetone: Use up to 15% by
volume.
AIRLESS SPRAY: Acetone: Normally not required. If
needed use up to 5% by volume.
DRY & RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70ºF (21°C) and 50%
relative humidity. Dries to the touch in 2-4 hours and can
be handled in 5-9 hours. Recoat within 1 hour or after 24
hours.
CLEAN-UP
Acetone or mineral spirits.