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Application of Strippable Coating

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moke:
I wanted to see if any of you may have some war stories regarding the application of strippable paint? I wanted to be sure that I did'nt overlook anything. I know that the best method is to seek input from an end-user.

Thank you in advance,

Ed Young (Moke) ;D

Phurst:
It has to go on thick. It has to go on thick. It has to go on thick, or buy a ton of paint scrapers and wire brushes. Tape the edges before applying. Try it some place cool first. Test it on similar surfaces before the real thing. Make sure it is compatible with the chemistry. Hire someone else to do it.  

vikingfan:
check the humidity level since always will have an effect on your drying time. apply evenly and thick unless you have time to waste and don't mind pissing everyone off since you sprayed it on way too thin. I remember back in 1993 I believe it was I was doing a cavity decon at callaway and no sooner had we completed the spraying, some idiot operator starting filling the lower cavity !!! what a freakin mess !! WORMY you remember this huh ??

          J J

alphadude:
use a paint thickness gauge and get someone who has applied those coatings. there are several formulations and it has a limited shelf life.  most of the ole ARC guys were very very skilled at this.  i see some good advice here but putting it on thick and etc will get u some problems. The paint is suppose to shrink as the polymer forms and a thick application will not allow this to happen-if applied right it will almost peel itself- you have to apply it like its spose to be done. the formulator will give u drying times,application method, humidity levels, temp etc. follow them or u will not be happy. do not get any with EDTA or any other chelating agent or u will not get it into the ground.  i have had many good experiences with it and many bad. the bad times is when we went down our own path and John Wayned it!

billy potter or joey throwbridge know a lot about it.  its almost a lost art since most of the guys have moved on to other things.

moke:
Phurst, JJ, and Alphadude,

Thank you very much. I knew that my little pea brain was NEVER as strong as three! I know now that asking questions, especially amongst my peers, is no match when you think you may conquer the subject alone.

This is one of the attractions of this site that I enjoy. It's the closest thing to a Bullshit session in the break room of a Nuclear Generating Station that I have not seen in 11 years.

I remember subjects from Gambling techniques (Bill Blust-Bill I used your method at the local Catholic Church (Black Jack) and did well!), Law, Religion, Guns/Ammo, Automobiles, Real Estate and more.. oh and the local hotspots!

Have a Great Week! Many Thanks!

Moke 8)  

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