The Challenger Space Shuttle uses a ceramic bead shield against heat during re-entry to the earth's atmosphere. Today the same technology is used in ThermoBoat. Hollow ceramic micro spheres blended into a proven acrylic polymer base. ThermoBoat will keep any boat warm - it reflects radiant heat and is a highly efficient insulator. ThermoBoat develops a tough water repellent, UV resistant finish, drying by evaporation.

FEATURES

• High quality, lightweight coating.
• Seals hairline cracks.
• Environmentally & user friendly.
• Resistant to abrasion.
• Reflects infra red rays.
• Permeable to water vapour.
• Available in White only.

USES

• All types of boat
• Caravans and mobile homes
• Residential homes
• Factories Warehouses
• Agricultural buildings
• Livestock housing
• Lagging of hot liquids, steam and chilled water pipes.
• Metal wall cladded structures.


SURFACE PREPARATION

• All surfaces must be thoroughly clean and free of anything that may adversely affect the adhesion of the coating to the surface.
• After cleaning, the surfaces must be suitably repaired to provide a totally clean substrate on which to apply ThermoBoat.
• For large areas, use a high pressure (min 2000 psi. at the tip) water blast to clean all surfaces and allow to dry thoroughly.


PRIMING

• All porous materials must be primed with ThermoBoat diluted with 10% water
• All steel (ferrous) surfaces must be either primed, galvanised or previously painted before applying ThermoBoat.
• Older steel (ferrous) surfaces must have all loose, flaking or chipping rust removed by scraping or wire brushing, to provide a firm surface.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• ThermoBoat must have a uniform dry film thickness of 500 microns.
• It is recommended that two coats be applied at a rate of 2m2 per 1 litre, per coat.


• ThermoBoat spreading rates will be less on rough, textured and porous surfaces.
• Use a short nap (3mm) roller on small areas. Apply slowly with light pressure on the roller to prevent air bubbles on the film surface.
• Ensure the correct thickness of the coating applied, rather than spreading the coating as with conventional paint.
• Use a large block brush on small areas.
• Airless Spray Equipment can be used for large areas.


• DO NOT apply on the inside of tanks.
• AVOID heavy traffic on the recoating.
• DO NOT apply below 10°C or above 35°C.
• STORE in a cool and dry environment.


TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT: Pure Acrylic polymer blended with ceramic microspheres

SPREADING RATES: 2m2 per litre per coat, unthinned, will give a 500 micron
dry film.

APPLICATION TEMP Above 7°C and below 35°C.
COATING THICKNESS: For maximum effect the coating must have a dry film thickness of 500 microns.

SURFACE TEMPERATURE
REFLECTION: Outside up to 60% reduction
Inside 45% reduction

ELONGATION AT
BREAK POINT: 40 % Acid Resistance (Spot tests and not full immersion) for 72 hours to:
- 10 % Sulphuric Acid
- 10 % Hydrochloric Acid
- 10 % Phosphoric Acid
- 10 % Nitric Acid


PUNCTURE RESISTANCE: Light trafficability on a smooth surface.

VOLUME SOLIDS: 52%

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.020

DRYING TIME: Touch dry: - 2 - 4 hours.
Re coat: - 24 hours.
Full cure: - 7 days.

COLOUR: White only.

THINNER: Water.

CLEAN UP: Water

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