Professional Application Guide - Alexseal

Table of ContentsIntroduction 3Contact Information 3Safety 6Additional Resources 6Paint Process Overview 7Equipment 8Application & Safety Equipment 8Taping and Masking 9Spray Guns 11Product Spray Table 12Project Considerations 16Coating Compatibility 16Dark Color Consideration 18Dissimilar Metals 20Surface Preparation 22Ensure a Clean Surface 22Pre-Washing 22Sanding The Surface 23Sanding Methods 24Substrate Preparation & Priming 26Gelcoat & Fiberglass Resin Substrate 26Wood Substrate 26Aluminum Substrate 28ALEXSEAL ® Protective Primers 30Fairing 32ALEXSEAL ® 202 Fairing System 32ALEXSEAL ® Spray Fair 328 Fairing System 33Surfacing 36ALEXSEAL ® Fine Filler 303 36ALEXSEAL ® 302 Super Build System 37Final Priming & Sealing 39ALEXSEAL ® Finish Primer 442 39Finishing 41ALEXSEAL ® Premium Topcoat 501 41ALEXSEAL ® Non Skid 43ALEXSEAL ® Flattening Additive 43ALEXSEAL ® Metallic Base Coat & Clear Coat 44ALEXSEAL ® Waterborne Topcoat 45Specialty Applications 48Painting Wood with ALEXSEAL ® Clear Coat 48Priming & Surfacing Aluminum for Teak Overlay 49Coating Aluminum Surfaces with Minimal Fairing Needs 51Coating Stainless Steel 56Coating Copper or Bronze 57Topcoat Care & Maintenance 58Additional Technical Guidance 62Technical Data Sheets 64Protective Primer 161 64CF Metal Primer 156 68Cor Spec Primer 135 72Fairing Compound 202 76Spray Fair 328 80Fine Filler 303 84Super Build 302 88Finish Primer 442 92Premium Topcoat 501 96Non Skid 100Flattening Additive for Polyurethane Topcoats 102Metallic Base Coat 106Clear Coat for Metallic 110Waterborne Topcoat 114Suede Primer 701 118Suede Coating 702 122Interior Urethane Coating 126Product Overview 130Glossary 136Application Record 144Notes 146ALEXSEAL ® Professional Application Guide version 0.4.3ALEXSEAL.COM > Europe: +49 0 40 75 10 30 > North America: +1 843 654 7755