 How
To Use Hydrate 80
As with all treatments
preparation is important:
Remove loose, flaky rust with a wire brush and abrasive paper
(or if favoured power tools). The active ingredients of Hydrate
80 must reach the oxidising surface of the steel. Thoroughly
degrease the area and wash well with clean water to remove
dust and contaminates. Failure to degrease area properly will
cause “holidays” or fish-eye like flaws in the
barrier.
Shake vigorously and pour sufficient
quantity into a non-metallic container, do not return unused
product to the original container, contamination transferred
in this way will activate the product.
Apply sparingly two coats at 30 minutes interval. The first
coat should be worked into pitted areas and then smoothed by
brush strokes in one direction. Excess application should be
avoided. The second coat should be applied at a 90 degree angle
to the first. For best results leave for 24 hours after which
finishing coats may be applied.
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Where rapid work progress is required Hydrate 80 can usually be
over coated after 3 hours without performance loss. Hydrate
80 can be brush or spray applied - though brush application is
preferred. Spray application should be made by first applying
light mist coat which is left to tack dry (5-10mins) then apply
full coat not to excess. Flatting back of coats is possible
using dry wet or dry paper; care should be taken not to abrade
through the barrier. Use of Hydrate 80 below 10C will result
in slow reaction time and barrier formation.
As Hydrate 80 will activate on clean steel the affected area
should be cleaned beyond the visibly corroded surface, this
will ensure complete treatment.Wash equipment with water. Wash
hands with soap and water after contact and in case of contact
with eyes wash with plenty of running water and seek medical
attention.
Hydrate 80 is an excellent
base for a wide range of paint finishing systems. It is preferable
but not essential to use a good quality primer before applying
topcoats.
Due to the many types of paint
formulations and curing processes test compatibility of products
at small scale before use.
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