Prepare the surface

Bare Fiberglass: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.

Clear Epoxy: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water. Wet sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wash down with fresh water. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.

Bare Metal: Sandblast or grind to bright metal finish. Immediately apply Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354 thinned 25% with Viny-Lux Solvent 355. Allow to dry for 1-24 hours.

Application

Applying: Apply 3 coats of VC Performance Epoxy. VC Performance Epoxy is designed for spray application but can be applied by brush and rollers.

         Airless Spray Pressure: 142-170 bar/2100-2500 psi Tip Size: 0.48-0.53 mm/19-21 thou.

        Conventional Spray:  Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.08 bar/50-60 psi -gun pressure; 8-15 psi pot pressure. Tip Size: 1.4-1.5 mm/55-60 thou. Siphon Cup: Pressure: 3.06-4.08 bar/45-60 psi. Tip         Size: 1.4-1.5 mm/55-60 thou.

Mixing: Mix base and curing agent thoroughly at the specified ratio. Allow 45 mins at 50°F/10°C and 30 mins above 77°F/25°C for induction.

Thinner: Spray Reducer 2316N

Thinning: Thin, if necessary, after induction.

Number of Coats: 3-4 as needed

Coverage: (Theoretical) -199.9 ft²/gal by spray

Recommended DFT per coat: 3.6 mils dry

Compatibility: VC Performance Epoxy can be applied to gelcoat, bare fiberglass, epoxy and properly primed metal. Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. VC Performance Epoxy can only be applied over two component products that are specified for underwater use. If there is any single paint (such as antifouling paint) on the surface, it must be removed and then proceed as with bare surface.

**Important: Product temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Exposure to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life of VC Performance Epoxy to be realised ensure that between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F.Keep out of direct sunlight.

Color: White

Finish: Semi-Gloss

Specific Gravity: 1.07

Volume Solids: 45%

Mix Ratio: 1:1 by volume (as supplied)

Converter/Curing Agent: V128

Typical Shelf Life: 2 yrs

VOC (As Supplied): 550 g/lt

Dry Times: Refer to Technical Data Sheet

Mixing: Mix base and curing agent thoroughly at the specified ratio. Allow 45 mins at 50°F/10°C and 30 mins above 77°F/25°C for induction.

Thinner: Spray Reducer 2316N

Thinning: Thin, if necessary, after induction.

Cleaner: Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202

Airless Spray Pressure: 142-170 bar/2100-2500 psi Tip Size: 0.48-0.53 mm/19-21 thou.

Conventional Spray:  Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.08 bar/50-60 psi -gun pressure; 8-15 psi pot pressure. Tip Size: 1.4-1.5 mm/55-60 thou. Siphon Cup: Pressure: 3.06-4.08 bar/45-60 psi. Tip Size: 1.4-1.5 mm/55-60 thou.

Other: If fairing is necessary, use Interprotect Watertite between 1st and 2nd coats of VC Performance Epoxy and then apply 3 coats of VC Performance Epoxy over the Interprotect Watertite.

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