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Step 1
Remove paint
from surrounding area. Paint will act as a camouflage hiding decay and
substrate imperfections. Bonding epoxy to paint will compromise the bond
of the epoxy to sound wood fibers. Lead paint may be present. Take proper
measures to protect workers and surrounding environment from contamination.
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Step 2
Remove all
decayed wood to sound, bright, unaffected wood. Gray wood or brown-red
spots should be removed. No soft or brittle wood fibers should remain.
Putties and past attempts at repair should be removed. Remove all dust,
dirt, and loose wood fibers.
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Step 3
Check moisture content of remaining sound wood. High moisture
content will inhibit proper penetration of the bonding agent (epoxy primer)
to a loose wood fibers.
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Step 4
Pre-treat the bare and sanded wood with a liberal film of
Prime-A-Trate epoxy wood primer using a disposable brush. Mix 2 parts
of A component to 1 part of B component. Avoid working in direct sunlight.
Allow 10 minutes for penetration, maximum of 30 minutes. Remove excess
with a paper towel before the application of Flex-Tec HV.
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Step 5
Apply a thin
layer of Flex-Tec HV to pre-treated wood to ensure optimal adhesion to
wood. Immediately fill the repair completely to a smooth and even finish.
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Step 6
After curing (12 hours @70 degrees F.), sand the repair even
and smooth. If desired, a second coat of Flex-Tec HV can be applied. Always
sand and remove dust between coats.
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Step 7
After sanding and removing all dust, treat the repaired area
as bare wood. Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for bare wood.
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Long-term Maintenance
By correcting the pathways to moisture using a resilient, high performance
epoxy repair system, the wood substrate will remain dry and protected
from the damaging elements of moisture, fungi, and ultra-violet light.
This protection will extend the life of the paint film. The results are
longer cycles between paint re-coats and less time for surface preparation.
Quality materials and surface preparation keep long-term maintenance costs
low.
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The Repair Materials |
Prime-A-Trate is a two component epoxy-based coupling agent designed specifically
to enhance the bonding strength of Flex-Tec HV. Engineered to move
with the natural expansion and contraction of soft and hard wood species,
Prime-A-Trate offers outstanding long-term performance. |
The ultra-low viscosity properties make Prime-A-Trate the ideal
material for creating a high-performance bond to the open cell structure
of hard and soft woods.
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ART 901
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Flex-Tec HV is a two component epoxy-based repair material designed
specifically for the repair of damaged wood. Engineered to move with the
natural expansion and contraction of soft and hard wood species, Flex-Tec HV offers outstanding long-term performance. It requires no additives
or fillers. Excellent modeling and tooling properties make Flex-Tec HV the ideal choice for the professional user. Flex-Tec HV
can be used on both vertical and horizontal wood surfaces.
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ART 401 |
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Common applications are
on exterior column bases, window sills and sashes, architectural wood
ornaments. It is also suitable for various manufacturing uses, the repair
of natural wood imperfections such as knots or checks, and the sealing
of end-grain, which protects the integrity of the paint film. |
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Light Duty Dispensing Gun
For general use in dispensing of
Flex-Tec HV.
Can not be used with Static Mixing Nozzles.
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ART 300LV |
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Heavy Duty Dispensing Gun
For professional use in dispensing of Flex-Tec HV.
Can be used with or without the Static Mixing Nozzles.
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ART 300X |
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Static Mixing Nozzle
Designed to automatically and thoroughly mix part A and B before being
dispensed. Disposable.
Sold in quantity of 5
ART 310X
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ART 310X |
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