Coat-It Product Questions & Directions

Questions About Coat-It
	What is Coat-It and what is it used for?
	What surfaces will Coat-It work on?
	What makes Coat-It so tough?
	What is the coverage area?
	What is the dry time for Coat-It?
	Can Coat-It be used in conjunction with fiberglass cloth for additional strength?
	Can Coat-It be painted?

Directions:
Read complete directions before use. For small quantities, mix 5 parts of Side A and 1 part of Side B by volume.

TEST SMALL AREA BEFORE USE.
Use protective gloves to avoid getting Coat-It on skin. In case of contact with skin, use plenty of soap and water to remove epoxy.
Clean and freshly sanded surfaces are essential to good bonding. Remove all contaminants such as oil, grease and paint. Sand until you have a clean surface. Steel and/or aluminum boats should be sanded or cleaned with Scotch Brite™, and treated with a marine phosphoric acid wash such as Naval Jelly or Aluminum Bright to remove any rust or oxidation. Tape off boat sides if necessary.
Gouges and deep holes should be filled with SuperMEND® Epoxy Paste or fairing compound before applying Coat-It.
May be applied to wet, dry or pourous surfaces.
Stir Side A of Coat-It resin until a uniform consistency occurs. Pour Side B into the oversized mixing bucket that contains Side A.
Sufficient stirring and mixing is the most important step for satisfactory results with Coat-It. Mix with fold-into-center motion; mix entire contents thoroughly for 2-3 minutes. Occasionally scrape bottom and sides of mixing container as well as mixing stick. Mixed material should be used within 30 minutes.
Following this mixing process, pour mixed material onto working surface as the mixed Coat-It can be extremely hot if left in the original mixing container.
Application is usually done with a toothed trowel, squeegee, short bristle throw-a-way brush or foam roller.
Adequate dry tme is approximately 10-12 hours @ 70 degrees F (less than half the time of competetive brands). Cure time decreases with higher temperatures and increases with lower temperatures. Thick coats cure faster than thin coats. Single applications over 10 mils thick are not recommended.
Clean tools with acetone or lacquer thinner.

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To request a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) please send an email to msds@eclecticproducts.com.

What is Coat-It and what is it used for?

Coat-It is a 100% solids waterproof graphite black epoxy sealer and coating. Its original application is an armor plating type high build coating for the bottom of fishing boats, kayaks and canoes. Cured Coat-It creates slip and lubricity when the boat comes into contact with rocks, gravel or shrubs as well as protects boats from damage. Coat-It can also be used to create a non-skid surface on decks, steps or ramps by spreading medium to fine silica sand over the wet Coat-It. Allow to harden completely and remove excess sand.

What surfaces will Coat-it work on?

Coat-it bonds very well to aluminum, steel, fiberglass and wood surfaces.

What makes Coat-It so tough?

Coat-It contains ceramic beads for abrasion resistance, graphite for slip or lubricity and Kevlar® fiber
(the same Kevlar® fiber used in bullet proof vests) for extreme toughness.

What is the coverage area?

Coat-It comes in both 2 lb. and 8 lb. kits.
2 lb. kit: 20 square ft.*
8 lb. kit: 80 square ft.*
*depends on porosity of surface and thickness applied

What is the dry time for Coat-It?

Mixed Coat-It should be applied within 30 minutes.
Adequate dry time is approximately 10-12 hours @ 70 degrees F (less than half the time of competitive brands). Cure time decreases with higher temperatures and increases with lower temperatures. Thick coats cure faster than thin coats.

Can Coat-It be used in conjunction with fiberglass cloth for additional strength?

Yes. Use fiberglass cloth for added strength at plywood joints, etc. When using fiberglass fabrics, use a squeegee for smoothing and spreading resin. When coating large areas, use a foam roller. Using this type of roller assures a smooth uniform finish when applied according to directions.

Can Coat-It be painted?

Yes. For maximum ultraviolet protection, allow Coat-It to cure thoroughly, sand lightly and apply a good grade of marine paint or Famowood Dura-Tuff (above water surfaces only).