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Refer to the SDS sheet before use. Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and instructions. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur- The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures. based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec- The Sherwin-Williams Company. tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and determined by Sherwin-Williams. pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE Consult your Sherwin- OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER- Application Bulletin. CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. www.sherwin-williams.com/protective APPLICATION BULLETIN 6.10 SURFACE PREPARATIONS APPLICATION CONDITIONS Temperature: 40°F (4.5°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C) Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all maximum oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to (air, surface, and material) ensure adequate adhesion. At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point Zinc rich coatings require direct contact between the zinc pigment Relative humidity: 85% maximum in the coating and the metal substrate for optimum performance. APPLICATION EQUIPMENT lron & Steel (atmospheric service) Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Commercial Blast be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray Cleaning per SSPC-SP6/NACE 3. For better performance, use equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be Near White Metal Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2. Blast compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the clean all surfaces using a sharp, angular abrasive for optimum existing environmental and application conditions. surface profile (2 mils / 50 microns). Coat any bare steel the same day as it is cleaned or before flash rusting occurs. Reducer/Clean Up%............. R/K111 Galvanized Steel *Other areas (<250 g/L): use R7K111 or R6K10. Choose a reducer that Allow to weather a minimum of six months prior to coating. Solvent is compliant in your area. Confirm compliance with state and local air quality rules before use. Clean per SSPC-SP1 (recommended solvent is VM&P Naphtha). When weathering is not possible, or the surface has been treated Airless Spray with chromates or silicates, first Solvent Clean per SSPC-SP1 and (use Teflon packings and continuous agitation) apply a test patch. Allow paint to dry at least one week before test- PreSSUPe..........cceceeeeeeee 2000 - 2300 psi ing adhesion. If adhesion is poor, brush blasting per SSPC-SP7 is HOSE... 3/8" ID necessary to remove these treatments. Rusty galvanizing requires THD ooo. ececeeeeeeeeeeenees 019" a minimum of Hand Tool Cleaning per SSPC-SP2, prime the area Falter... the same day as cleaned or before flash rusting occurs. eee none Reduction..............c As needed up to 10% by volume Weathered Zinc-Rich Primer Conventional Spray Remove zinc salts by either high pressure water washing and (continuous agitation required) scrubbing with stiff bristle brush or sweep blast followed by water GUN oot eee eeeeeeees Binks 95 flush. Allow to dry. Fluid Nozzle ................... 68 Air Nozzle...............00008 68P Note: If blast cleaning with steel media is used, an appropriate Atomization Pressure.....50 psi amount of steel grit blast media may be incorporated into the work Fluid Pressure................ 10 - 20 psi mix to render a dense, angular 1.5-3.0 mil (38-75 micron) surface Reduction..............c As needed up to 10% by volume profile, per Keane-Tator Surface Profile Comparator. A profile up to 4 mils (100 microns) is acceptable, however, coating must be ap- Keep pressure pot at level of applicator to avoid blocking of fluid plied to achieve a minimum of 3 mils (75 microns) dft. This method line due to weight of material. Blow back coating may result in improved adhesion and performance. in fluid line at intermittent shutdowns, but continue agitation at pressure pot. Brush Brush. .............000: cece Small areas only; natural bristle Reduction..............c Not recommended Surface Preparation Standards Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std. Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent White Metal Sa3 SP5 1 equipment may be substituted. Near White Metal $a2.5 $a 2.5 SP10 2 Commercial Blast Sa2 SP6 3 Brush-Off Blast Rusted 83, 5 23.1 5 sb f 4 . uste - Hand Tool Cleaning Pitted & Rusted D St 2 SP 2 . . uste - Power Tool Cleaning pitted & Rusted D St3 DB St3 SP3 - www.sherwin-williams.com/protective continued on back APPLICATION BULLETIN 6.10 APPLICATION PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE TIPS Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. Stripe coat all crevices, welds, and sharp angles to prevent early failure in these areas. Zinc Clad Ill HS 100 comes in 3 premeasured containers which when mixed provides 3.25 gallons (12.3L) of ready-to-apply material. When using spray application, use a 50% overlap with each pass Mixing Instructions: of the gun to avoid holidays, bare areas, and pinholes. If necessary, Mix contents of component A and B thoroughly with a low speed cross spray at a right angle. power agitator. Make certain no pigment remains on the bottom of the can. Then combine 1 part by volume of Part A with 1 part Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include by volume of Part B, then add Part F (73 Ib zinc dust). Thoroughl an application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or po- agitate the mixture with power agitation. After mixing, pour throug rosity of the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method a 30-60 mesh screen. Allow the material to sweat-in as indicated. of application, various surface irregularities, material lost during Re-stir before using. If reducer solvent is used, add only after components have been mixing, spillage, overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive thoroughly mixed, after sweat-in. OO film build. Continuous agitation of mixture during application is required, otherwise zinc dust will quickly settle out. Excessive reduction of material can affect film build, appearance, and performance. Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading rate as indicated below: Do not mix previously catalyzed material with new. Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: Do not apply the material beyond recommended pot life. Minimum Maximum Wet mils (microns) 4.5 (113) 7.0 (175) In order to avoid blockage of spray equipment, clean equipment Dry mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 5.0 (125) before use or before periods of extended downtime with R7K111 ~Coverage sq ft/gal (m?/L) 224 (5.5) 370 (9.1) or R6K10. Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal 4120 (27.5) (m?/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft Keep pressure pot at level of applicator to avoid blocking of fluid NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to line due to weight of material. Blow back coating in fluid line at achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. intermittent shutdowns, but continue agitation at pressure pot. Drying Schedule 5.0 mils wet (125 microns): Application above recommended film thickness may result in mud @ 40°F/4.5°C @77°FI25°C 3=@120°F/49°C cracking. 50% RH To touch: 45 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes To handle: 2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes To recoat: minimum: 4 hours 30 minutes maximum: 1 year To cure: 10 days 7 days 5 days Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. Pot Life: 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance Sweat-in-Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 15 minutes characteristics and properties. Application of coating above maximum or below minimum recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating performance. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Refer to the SDS sheet before use. Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS instructions. Clean spills and spatters immediately with R7K111 or R6K10. Clean tools immediately after use with R7K111 or R6K10. Follow WARRANTY manufacturer's safety recommendations when using any solvent. The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufacturing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures. DISCLAIMER Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de- fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER- pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and Application Bulletin.