Coating Tips & Instructions

AM-100EC can be readily applied through various methods such as spraying, roll coating, brushing, dipping, or flow coating. Application should be performed in a clean environment to minimize surface defects. Make certain the final surface is clean, dry, and free of dust as per preparation instructions above before continuing.

Surface Preparation:

Before coating, ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil, grease, dust, dirt and other foreign material by using an appropriate cleaner. Afterward, use a lint-free white cloth with a solvent (such as alcohol or acetone) and wipe the surface to ensure that the surface is completely free of oil and grease. If the cloth remains white, the surface is clean; if the cloth turns dark, continue cleaning until the cloth remains white. Once clean, follow the coating application instructions below.

Application by Spraying:

If spraying in an enclosed space, make sure to tent off the area being sprayed with plastic tarps to avoid spray dust from traveling and contaminating other surfaces with overspray dust. Tented and enclosed areas always require to be positively supplied with fresh air and have ventilated exhaust to outside using fans. Never spray near any open flame or possible source of ignition such as a pilot light or anything that may spark, as this may cause ignition and explosion of the fumes and vapors.

If applying outdoors and there is high wind, this will affect the quality of the finish as blowing wind can disrupt the spray pattern from your HVLP. It can also contribute to contamination of the finish with blowing dust. It may be necessary to erect a windscreen to protect the area.

Begin application using a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray gun with a 1.0 mm tip and a pressure of approximately 25 to 30 psi. Test spray first on a piece of cardboard to achieve a 6” to 8” elongated pattern approximately 2.5” wide in the middle and fluid enough to cover but not puddle. When spraying, ensure the coated surface is wetted entirely using 3-4 passes to achieve the recommended thickness. The coated part can be inspected in a dark room under black light from one to two feet away. The coated surface will glow yellow.

Application by Roll Coating:

Using a white, ultra-smooth high-density foam roller, pour AM-100EC into a roller pan and completely saturate the roller. Apply in a cross-pattern; left to right, then up and down as quickly as possible as the coating dries fast. Avoid down pressure on the roller to achieve a better-looking finish.

Application by Brushing:

Select the appropriate size brush width based on the surface area being coated. Using a good quality China bristle brush, apply AM-100EC in a cross-pattern; up and down, then left and right. For best results, do not overwork the coating as it dries fairly quickly. Do not bear down with the brush. Use light strokes using the tip of the brush to smooth out the coating. Desired wet film thickness (WFT) is approximately 2.0 to 2.5 mils.

Application by Dipping:

Pour the coating liquid into a container of proper size. Immerse the part to be coated completely. Withdraw the immersed part gently at a constant speed less than 20 cm/min.

Application by Flow Coating:

Flood the surface to be coated with a thick layer of coating liquid. Drain the excess liquid naturally by gravity.

Curing:

The coating is fully cured after 24 hours under ambient conditions (25°C / 77°F, 50% RH). Avoid stressing the surface during this period.

Clean Up:

Immediately clean tools and thoroughly flush equipment with butyl acetate or acetone before the product dries. Once the coating is dry, it cannot be removed with any solvent.

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