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ALL-U-NEED
Primer
Application Guide
Handling Instructions
(Please read and follow all directions carefully)
This product is a one step finishing material
from bare metal, body filler, plastic, wood, aluminum, or
fiberglass to a surface ready to accept any type of paint
without concern about penetration of solvents or moisture.
Over twenty years in development and testing by THE CLAUSEN
COMPANY, this product is, by design, a different product from
those currently marketed. The primary functions of this product
are:
1) Fast buildup and fill 5)
Wet sandable and waterproof
2) Non-shrinking
6) Self-etching
3) Easy sanding
7) Replaces ” Corrosion protection system”
4) Excellent hold-put properties 8)
Isocyanate – Free
Unlike lacquer or epoxy type primers, sealers, and surfacers,
this product when cured has a very good resistance to heat, solvent
attack, water, and salt. It has better adhesion and more
strength because of it's self-etching characteristics. The zinc
and phosphate additive's and solvents in this product react during
curing and become part of the total solid binder. This replaces
the “corrosion protection system” and improves strength and
sealing properties. This product provides an excellent barrier
between cured body filler and top coats. Clear Coat/ Color Coat
paint systems are protected from the body filler when using this
product. This product is guaranteed to prevent this problem.
PREPARATION
BEFORE YOU SPRAY
Surface must be clean and dry. Clean surface with
detergents and clean water. Wipe surface with lint free wipes
and blow off with compressed air. When doing all over
applications or spot repairing old finishes, sand with 80–100
grit paper, then sand 2-4 inches into blend area with 240-320
grit paper. This product requires no preparation
products such as metal cleaner or conditioner, You Do not have use it, If you use metal
preparation products, you must completely remove that product
before applying this product. The presence of metal preparation
products at any level could inhibit this product bonding to the
surface. Apply over clean, dry, bare metal, body filler,
plastic, wood, aluminum, or fiberglass. Do not wipe metal
or any other type of surface with solvents.
TO PREPARE THIS PRODUCT FOR SPRAYING
Mix or shake contents of can thoroughly just
before use. (Some settling of the filler material occurs as a
natural part of this type of materials. By placing material in a
paint shaker for 2-5 minutes per quart and 5-10 minutes per
gallon, the filler portion will adequately re-disperse.) Pour
the desired amount of any of these products into the spray cup
of a primer-type spray gun. Best applied with a HVLP 1.7 - 2.2
tipped spray gun with 3/8 couplers and hoses. The gun should
deliver a full wet coat, using 35-40 PSI of air, at 6-8 inches
from the surface of the work. During the hot summer months, when
temperature exceeds 80’ F. A good grade urethane or polyester primer reducer should be
applied to this product up to 5% reduction to slow the drying
process.
MIXING OF HARDENER
Only CLAUSEN’S primer hardener can/must be used with
this product. Mix this product in a cup with a proportionate
amount of primer hardener. Do not mix more than you are going to
spray at the time. Stir until mixed completely. It is important to use the
proper amount of hardener. Do not attempt over – catalyze or
under – catalyze to offset temperature variances. The
Isocyanate – free liquid hardener supplied with this product is
a special formulation different from other liquid hardeners. Pot
life is under 30 minutes at 70’F.
TEMPERATURE OF APPLICATION
DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT IF THE SHOP AIR
TEMPERATURE, THE SURFACE, OR THE PRODUCT’S TEMPERATURE IS BELOW
68’ F (20’C) AND THERE ARE NO MEANS OF RAISING THE TEMPERATURE.
THE CATALYST WILL NOT REACT AT TEMPERATURES LOWER THAN 68’F
(20’C) AND ALLOWING ADDITIONAL TIME TO CURE WILL NOT GIVE
DESIRED RESULTS. IF TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 68’F (20’C), THE
MATERIAL WILL NOT CURE, BUT WILL REMAIN SOFT AND UN-SANDABLE.
If you are spraying in a heated paint booth, 90 degrees is the
maximum temperature. DO NOT BAKE THIS PRODUCT.
To compensate for lower temperatures, use heat
lamps, quartz heaters or infra-red lamps, to achieve metal
temperature higher than 68’F (20’C). Apply heat sources as soon
as material thickness is sprayed. Do not wait for the material
to activate. Applying heat sources several hours later or the
next day will not give a good cure. If temperatures exceed 90’F,
a retardant of 3% Butyl Acetate or a good urethane reducer can
be added.
APPLICATION WHEN YOU SPRAY
First spray a light to medium wet coat and allow
to flash for 20 minutes at 78’F. Then spray additional coats as
needed, allowing each coat to flash-off for 2-3 minutes between
coats to prevent runs and snags. Shake spray gun cup before each
application. Avoid spraying excessive amounts, since cracking
might occur in thick applications. Can be successfully built to
a thickness of 12 mils. Best applied with a HVLP 1.7 - 2.2 tip
sized spray
gun with 3/8 couplers and hoses.
Usually 1-3 coats will be sufficient. 1-3 coats should fill 35
grits sand marks in metal, wood, body filler, plastic, aluminum,
or fiberglass. Total thickness could be between 10-12 mils.
Make sure adequate coats are applied to allow for sanding without breaking
through the products surface. If dry spray occurs, adjust fluid
tip and distance from work. If thinning of material is required;
use no more than 5% by volume of acetone at 70’F to 78’F. Use a
polyester or good grade urethane reducer when temperature exceeds 80’F!
Do not overbuild. Overbuilding and then sanding it down to 10
mils thickness will not help. It could cause cracking because
overbuilding causes micro-cracks within the system during curing
due to internal strain and heat of the curing process. After a period of time, these
micro-cracks may combine to make larger cracks, which will
become visible.
NOTE****REMEMBER
THAT CHANGES IN DROPPING TEMPERATURES AFFECT THE RESULTS OF
CLAUSEN'S POLYESTER PRIMERS. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL THREE
COMPONENTS, THE SPRAYING SURFACE, MATERIAL AND THE ATMOSPHERE
MUST BE 70 DEGREES OR HIGHER FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS.
BEFORE YOU SAND
Curing time (surface, material and air
temperature) is between 30 to 60 minutes at 70’F (21’C) and
under 20 minutes at 90’ F (32’C). These products can be wet or
dry sanded. Total thickness could be up to 10 to 12 mils if needed.
Average mil thickness is usually 5 mils.
WHEN YOU SAND
Finish sand with 400 or 600 grit paper for
desired smoothness for proper adhesion of paint.
AFTER YOU
SAND
When the surface has been prepared with 400 or
600 grit paper, any type of automotive or marine topcoat can be
applied. There is no further requirement for use of other primers,
surfacers or sealers. As in most applications, it is recommended
that the finish coat be applied as soon as possible after final
sanding. Contamination in the form of dust, grease or foreign
materials may have the opportunity to come in contact with the
prepared surface if the topcoat if not applied within a
reasonable amount of time. When selecting a one step polyester
Primer-Surfacer-Sealer to cut cost in both materials and labor,
The ALL-U-NEED product become the choice of quality-oriented
shops.
CLEAN-UP
EQUIPMENT
Wash spray gun and cup immediately after use with
acetone, urethane reducer, or lacquer thinner. If gun becomes clogged due to
product gelatin, immerse in acetone or lacquer thinner, let soak
and brush clean.
Pot life of catalyzed material is
about 30 mins or less at 70’F. Discard any unused catalyzed material. Do not
return material to remainder of uncatalyzed material.
Any deviation from these
recommended applications violates the lifetime warranty. Please
Read the label carefully for new instructions and any updates on
applications. |
