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All body coated with Epitech will need board filling before recoat and sand again prior to paint. Looking good tho and very happy with all gaps
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Looks nice. I wish mine was that far along.
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Looking real good. Nice fit on the hood.
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All body coated with Epitech will need board filling before recoat and sand again prior to paint. Looking good tho and very happy with all gaps
Does this primer require any special surface treatment when used on fiberglass?
How smooth is the surface after the primer cures?
Does it need a lot of sanding?
Do you paint directly on top of this primer?
What type of paint will you be using (base clear, enamel, single stage urethane)?
I have been trying to find a product that is equivalent to your Epitech (Epotec) here in the US, but it is difficult to compare the specifications. Do you know the name of the manufacturer?
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Charles
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Primer is sprayed directly on the glass no solvents are to be used to clean the surface in fear that they are absorbed by loose glass fibers only wipe dust and if really needed soapy water.
It finishes like an egg shell
It is dry sanded to remove any highs.
a second coat is then put on and board sanded again
You can paint straight on it but the appropriate undercoat prior to top coat would be a good idea.
This car has been coated once after all repairs then board sanded dry and recoated .We then sand again this product apply an undercoat with a guide coat sand again to pick any highs and lows before a wet on wet coat is applied in two pack crown saphire.
The hot roders here have used it for years on new glass buckets without top coating it at all, it is used mostly in linning swimming pools to seal the glass from water. great stuff leaves gell coats for dead
here is the safety data sheet for it
Primer is sprayed directly on the glass no solvents are to be used to clean the surface in fear that they are absorbed by loose glass fibers only wipe dust and if really needed soapy water.
It finishes like an egg shell
It is dry sanded to remove any highs.
a second coat is then put on and board sanded again
You can paint straight on it but the appropriate undercoat prior to top coat would be a good idea.
This car has been coated once after all repairs then board sanded dry and recoated .We then sand again this product apply an undercoat with a guide coat sand again to pick any highs and lows before a wet on wet coat is applied in two pack crown saphire.
The hot roders here have used it for years on new glass buckets without top coating it at all, it is used mostly in linning swimming pools to seal the glass from water. great stuff leaves gell coats for dead
here is the safety data sheet for it
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or licence of any kind except that it is accurate to the best of Protec Pty Ltd's
knowledge or obtained by Protec Pty Ltd from sources believed by it to be accurate and Protec Pty Ltd does not assume any legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon the same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
knowledge or obtained by Protec Pty Ltd from sources believed by it to be accurate and Protec Pty Ltd does not assume any legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon the same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER
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Revised: Apr 2008
DESCRIPTION
A polyamide cured epoxy primer surfacer, for use on metal, wood, masonry and
fibreglass as the base coat for 370 EPOTEC TWO PACK EPOXY ENAMEL and
600 DURATEC POLYURETHANE ENAMEL topcoats.
fibreglass as the base coat for 370 EPOTEC TWO PACK EPOXY ENAMEL and
600 DURATEC POLYURETHANE ENAMEL topcoats.
PRODUCT No
• 408 - 1011 Grey-Green
•
408 - 5169 Ceramic Beige
•
408 - 6063 Grey
•
408 - 7218 Black
GLOSS
• Matt
APPLICATION
• Mix 4 parts by volume 408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER PACK A with 1
part by volume 414 EPOTEC PRIMER HARDENER PACK B. Mix well and
stand for 10 minutes before use.
part by volume 414 EPOTEC PRIMER HARDENER PACK B. Mix well and
stand for 10 minutes before use.
•
Brush & Roller: Mixed material is ready for use for brush application. Apply
full even coats. When applying over a porous surface, thin the first coat 15%
with R202 EPOTEC THINNER.
full even coats. When applying over a porous surface, thin the first coat 15%
with R202 EPOTEC THINNER.
•
Spray Application: May be applied by conventional or airless spray. Thin
mixed material 20% with R202 EPOTEC THINNER. Apply as two wet-on-wet
medium coats, allowing 10 minutes flash-off between coats.
mixed material 20% with R202 EPOTEC THINNER. Apply as two wet-on-wet
medium coats, allowing 10 minutes flash-off between coats.
THINNING
• No thinning is required for brush application, but use R202 EPOTEC
THINNER for spray application.
THINNER for spray application.
CLEAN UP
• Clean equipment with R202 EPOTEC THINNER
RECOAT
• After overnight drying under normal conditions.
•
Sand surface well with 320/360 grit paper.
•
Approximate re-coat times:
At 30°C minimum 10 hrs – maximum 24 hrs
At 20°C minimum 20 hrs – maximum 48 hrs
At 10°C minimum 30 hrs – maximum 60 hrs
COVERAGE
• 11 square metres per litre at 40 microns dry film thickness, assuming no
losses, but actual spreading rates will be less, depending on such factors as
surface profile, application method and conditions.
losses, but actual spreading rates will be less, depending on such factors as
surface profile, application method and conditions.
POT LIFE
• Mixed material is 10 hours under normal conditions. Do NOT return unused
mixed material to the can.
mixed material to the can.
MIXING RATIO
• 4 parts 408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER - PACK A
•
1 part 414 EPOTEC HARDENER - PACK B by volume
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or licence of any kind except that it is accurate to the best of Protec Pty Ltd's
knowledge or obtained by Protec Pty Ltd from sources believed by it to be accurate and Protec Pty Ltd does not assume any legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon the same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
knowledge or obtained by Protec Pty Ltd from sources believed by it to be accurate and Protec Pty Ltd does not assume any legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon the same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER
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Revised: Apr 2008
DRYING TIME
Drying of Epotec Primer Surfacer is very dependent on temperature and it will
not cure at temperatures below 5°C.
not cure at temperatures below 5°C.
Touch Dry 1-2 hours
Hard Dry overnight under normal conditions
SURFACE
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
•
Wash all surfaces to be painted with R123 HD WAX & GREASE
REMOVER, using frequent changes of clean cloths.
REMOVER, using frequent changes of clean cloths.
•
Work in small areas and dry off thoroughly with clean rags, starting on top
panels and working down.
panels and working down.
•
Ensure that all oil and grease deposits are removed.
•
Acid and alkali contamination should be removed by thoroughly rinsing with
clean water.
clean water.
•
Rust, mill scale, oxide deposits, loose flaking paint and other foreign matter
should be removed.
should be removed.
•
STEEL: (a) Structural Steel - Abrasive blast clean to AS1627.4 Class 2.5
Apply primer within hour of blasting.
(b) New Steel Sheet - Treat new steel sheet with 971 METAL
CONDITIONER.
Apply primer within hour of blasting.
(b) New Steel Sheet - Treat new steel sheet with 971 METAL
CONDITIONER.
Do not allow the solution to dry, but wipe off with clean cloths.
Rinse well with water to remove excess acid then wipe dry
with clean cloths. Apply primer immediately after preparation
of a clean surface.
with clean cloths. Apply primer immediately after preparation
of a clean surface.
•
ALUMINIUM: Degrease with R123 HD WAX & GREASE REMOVER and
wipe dry with clean cloths before dry.
wipe dry with clean cloths before dry.
Scuff surface with a nylon abrasive pad.
•
MASONRY, BRICK & CONCRETE: Brush down to remove all dust and
powdered material by wire or power brush.
powdered material by wire or power brush.
Chemically neutralise the surface if efflorescence is present.
•
TIMBER: Ensure surface is clean and dry and sanded to a smooth finish.
•
FIBREGLASS, (GRP): Wash surface thoroughly using a mixture of warm
water and detergent to remove waterborne release agents.
water and detergent to remove waterborne release agents.
Rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
Lightly dry sand entire surface with 320 grit paper.
Clean up with R123 HD WAX & GREASE REMOVER, working
in small areas and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
in small areas and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
•
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: Remove all loose and flaking paint,
rust etc. with power/hand tool combination.
rust etc. with power/hand tool combination.
Spot prime all bare steel areas.
Before proceeding with the coating of any previously painted
surface, a test patch should be done. Providing there has
been no “frying” or other film defect, proceed as above.
surface, a test patch should be done. Providing there has
been no “frying” or other film defect, proceed as above.
If any “lifting” or frying is evident, strip back to bare metal with
186 SUPERSTRIP PAINT REMOVER.
186 SUPERSTRIP PAINT REMOVER.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or licence of any kind except that it is accurate to the best of Protec Pty Ltd's
knowledge or obtained by Protec Pty Ltd from sources believed by it to be accurate and Protec Pty Ltd does not assume any legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon the same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
knowledge or obtained by Protec Pty Ltd from sources believed by it to be accurate and Protec Pty Ltd does not assume any legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon the same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER
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Revised: Apr 2008
RESISTANT
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
•
Abrasion: Excellent
•
Chemical: Excellent
•
Solvent: Excellent
•
Durability: Excellent When Top Coated
•
Heat Resistance: Satisfactory Up To 150°C
PACK SIZES
•
PACK A: 1 Litre, 4 Litres
•
PACK B: 250mL, 1 Litre
PRECAUTIONS
408 EPOTEC PRIMER contains highly flammable solvents. Keep away from all sources of heat and
naked flames. Keep containers closed at all times. Do not smoke whilst using this product. Use in a well
ventilated area and avoid inhalation of vapour or spray mist. Where risk of inhalation exists, use combined
organic vapour/particulate respirator. When spray painting, comply with the provisions of the respective
State Spray Painting Regulations. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact and observe all normal
hygiene standards.
naked flames. Keep containers closed at all times. Do not smoke whilst using this product. Use in a well
ventilated area and avoid inhalation of vapour or spray mist. Where risk of inhalation exists, use combined
organic vapour/particulate respirator. When spray painting, comply with the provisions of the respective
State Spray Painting Regulations. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact and observe all normal
hygiene standards.
HEATH AND SAFETY
Contains highly flammable volatile solvents. Keep away from all sources of heat and open flames. Do not
smoke whilst handling. Wear suitable protective clothing to avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid
breathing vapour. Do not spray in confined or poorly ventilated areas without the use of approved air
supplied breathing apparatus.
smoke whilst handling. Wear suitable protective clothing to avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid
breathing vapour. Do not spray in confined or poorly ventilated areas without the use of approved air
supplied breathing apparatus.
FIRST AID
Eyes
Eyes
If splashed in eyes, irrigate with copious amounts of clean water for 15 minutes.
Seek medical aid if irritation persists.
Seek medical aid if irritation persists.
Skin
If splashed on skin, wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation
persists seek medical aid. Remove all contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
persists seek medical aid. Remove all contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Inhalation
If affected by exposure to vapours, remove from area, keep at rest and seek
medical aid if symptoms persist.
medical aid if symptoms persist.
Ingestion
If swallowed, give glass of water to drink and seek medical assistance. DO NOT
induce vomiting.
Consult separate Material Safety Data Sheet for more detailed Health and Safety information.Similar threads
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