Test patch instructions for Strip
Tox.
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Strip Tox - Test
Patch Instructions
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First Test Patch -
Apply the remover approximately 1/32" thick (30 mils) to the surface with
a brush, roller, trowel, putty knife or sprayer. Can be sprayed effectively
using an airless Drill mix before spraying. Remove filters from sprayer
& spray gun. Submerge pump directly into remover. Do not use
suction hose. Use NEW 1/4" or 3/8" airless hose. Use at least
a 1 GPM piston sprayer .047 -.055 reversible spray tip. A wet mil gauge
should be used to measure thickness. Use mineral spirits to initially flush
sprayer and to clean pump. The patch then should be checked for dwell time
as follows (only a portion at any one time): Check the patch first at 2
- 4 hours, then periodically thereafter. As a rule of thumb, the greater
the layers of paint, the longer the product should be left on. The remover
will usually remove 8 - 12 layers of paint in 24 hours. More layers of paint
(20+) may take longer (2 - 3+ days). Due to the nature of certain paints
such as two part epoxy and urethanes, Strip-Tox may need more time to be
effective. Average dwell time for these coatings may be 48 to 72 hours.
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Second Test Patch -
In some areas, some surface coatings (usually latex) soften easily, causing
puffing away from the surface. In these cases, the remover works differently
so the patch should be done as follows:
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Apply a light coat of paint
remover (approximately 5 - 10 mils) to the surface. Wait 2 - 6 hours. If
the surface starts to pull away, the top layers have lifted from the surface
and can be easily removed with a scraper or knocked off the surface with
a broom or other device. The paint remover has penetrated through these
layers and begins to soften the remaining layers.
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While the undercoats are
still soft, apply another coat of remover at approx. 1/32" thick (20-25
mils) to the surface. The patch then should be checked for dwell time as
follows (only a portion at any one time): Check the patch first at 2 - 4
hours, then periodically thereafter. As a rule of thumb, the greater the
layers of paint, the longer the product should be left on. The remover will
usually remove 8 - 12 layers of paint in 24 hours. More layers of paint
(20+) or chemically resistant coatings may take longer (2 - 3+ days).
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This procedure usually applies
to stripping ceilings as well. Coverage for Strip-Tox when used in
manner (1) and (2) varies between 50 and 75+ sq. ft. per gal. |
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