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Couple of updated photos of the floor pan painted with Epitech a product used to line fibreglass pools sticks like shi* to a blanket, then can be painted straight on with two pack.
I have replaced the exhaust sleeves with stainless ones no more rust for them and a new valance panel from Corvette Image fantastic finnish on the part.
 
Tell us more about this Epitech product.
I did an internet search but could only find "Epitech" listed as a company that made fiberglass products, nothing specific about a pool coating.
Is it a gel coat, epoxy primer, acrylic coating???
Brush on or spray on?
In your pictures the coating looks smooth and shiny, is that just after the Epitech coat or has it been painted?

Charles
 
That does look like an interesting coating. Nice job.

Tom
 
epotec coating

Sorry EPOTEC made by Protec we use this product here in Adelaide South Australia on glass hot rods or boat hull can be painted straight on no solvents used to clean the surface first as you all know thats a problems with old Vettes, that finnish on the photos is straight off the gun not painted at all it has an egg shell finnish and can be left as that. Dry sand before top coats if required, put some on chrome and it almost lifted the surface off sticks well and seals the glass away from solvents from top coats.No shrinking , took me a while to find out about this product but worth the effort, does not have to be any thickness as Polyester Gell coats do which make me think they dont stick at all.
Heres a 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.

408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER
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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.
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.


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.


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.
THINNING


No thinning is required for brush application, but use R202 EPOTEC

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.
POT LIFE


Mixed material is 10 hours under normal conditions. Do NOT return unused

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.
408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER


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DRYING TIME


Drying of Epotec Primer Surfacer is very dependent on temperature and it will

not cure at temperatures below 5°C.


Touch Dry 1-2 hours



Hard Dry overnight under normal conditions

SURFACE
PREPARATION


Wash all surfaces to be painted with R123 HD WAX & GREASE

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.


Ensure that all oil and grease deposits are removed.



Acid and alkali contamination should be removed by thoroughly rinsing with

clean water.


Rust, mill scale, oxide deposits, loose flaking paint and other foreign matter

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.


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.


ALUMINIUM: Degrease with R123 HD WAX & GREASE REMOVER and

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.


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.


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.


PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: Remove all loose and flaking paint,

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.


If any “lifting” or frying is evident, strip back to bare metal with

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.
408 EPOTEC PRIMER SURFACER


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RESISTANT
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.
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.
FIRST AID
Eyes If splashed in eyes, irrigate with copious amounts of clean water for 15 minutes.
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.
Inhalation


If affected by exposure to vapours, remove from area, keep at rest and seek

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.
 

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