Professional Application Guide - Alexseal

Final Priming & SealingFinishing4. Remove sanding dust with clean cloths and clean, dry compressed air. If the guidecoat remains visible in any areas of surface imperfections, mark these areas witha pencil. Wipe these imperfect areas (to remove the guide coat) with ALEXSEAL ®Wipe Down Solvent (A9049) using the “Two Rag Cleaning Method” starting on page31.5. Fill any imperfections with a two-part filler; allow to dry, and then sand with320 - 400 grit sandpaper. Remove sanding dust with clean cloths and clean,dry compressed air. Wipe these imperfect areas (to remove the guide coat) withALEXSEAL ® Wipe Down Solvent (A9049) using the “Two Rag Cleaning Method”starting on page 31.6. After the solvent evaporates, use tack rags to remove any residual dust. Thesurface is now ready for the application of an ALEXSEAL ® Topcoat.After the surface is primed using ALEXSEAL ® Finish Primer 442 and sanded to thedesired quality, proceed to “Finishing” starting on page 41 for instruction on applyingan ALEXSEAL ® Topcoat, such as Premium Topcoat 501 or Metallic Base & Clear Coats.Tip:Use the “Application Record” starting on page 144 to document yourapplication process, equipment settings and environmental conditions forfuture reference. We’d recommend you make photo copies or print copies from theonline resources available at www.alexseal.com.Additional NotesWith the challenging work of sanding, fairing and priming complete, the surface isready for application of the final topcoat. ALEXSEAL ® offers a variety of finish coatingstailored to exterior and interior applications, as well as specialized metallic and non skidproducts.Exterior TopcoatsALEXSEAL ® manufacturers different exterior topcoats for a variety of applications.The Premium Topcoat 501 (T Series) is a single stage polyurethane that is available insolid colors, as well as select metallic colors for small area applications. The separateMetallic Base Coat / Clear Coat system (M Series) is formulated for application on largesurfaces where a metallic effect is desired. Please read each section thoroughly andrefer to the appropriate technical data sheets, as application recommendations forthese different topcoats may vary.ALEXSEAL ® Premium Topcoat 501ALEXSEAL ® Premium Topcoat 501 is a two component, polyurethane-based coating,designed for exterior and interior applications. ALEXSEAL ® Premium Topcoat 501 hasa high-gloss, “wet look” which provides superior distinction of image. This producthas been specifically developed for the marine environement. The product’s specialcharacteristics ensure a reduction of cleaning and maintenance, while at the sametime preserving the vessel’s appearance and value. After curing, ALEXSEAL ® PremiumTopcoat 501 offers excellent gloss and color stability properties, even under extremeclimatic conditions. Additionally, the material is highly resistant to UV rays, saltwater,abrasion and fuel.ALEXSEAL ® Premium Topcoat 501 is used as an extremely high-gloss topcoat inboth spray or brush applications. It can be used internally or externally in areas notsubject to permanent water immersion. Premium Topcoat 501 is available in standardfactory packaged colors and, upon request, in custom colors. Please refer to a currentALEXSEAL ® Color Card (available separately upon request) or the “Product Overview”starting on page 130 for colors and part numbers.Note:ALEXSEAL ® Premium Topcoat 501 dries with an exceptionally high-glossfinish. For applications where gloss is not desired or needs to be reduced,use ALEXSEAL ® Flattening Additive.Reducer type and content affects the overall drying time of the coating. ALEXSEAL ®offers five different reducers to accommodate a variety of application conditions. Referto the following chart to determine which reducer is best suited for your application.Refer to the appropriate TDS in “Technical Data Sheets” starting on page 64 for eachproduct’s specific suitability, mixing and application instructions.40ALEXSEAL ® Professional Application Guide version 0.4.3ALEXSEAL.COM > Europe: +49 0 40 75 10 30 > North America: +1 843 654 775541