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Product Data Sheet Surface Cleaner Intended Uses General purpose surface cleaner used to wipe down substrates, finish primers and topcoats before and after sanding. Use the Two Cloth Method to apply and remove the T0340. Specification Data Available Packs Typical Shelf Life 1 US Gallon, 1 US Quart 3 years VOC All VOC information contained herein is theoretical (unless otherwise stated). Actual VOC content may vary by batch and when tested via standard test methodology. Product As Supplied (without reducer) g/l Surface Cleaner Surface Preparation A clean, dry surface is essential to the success of any coatings application. Clean before sanding. Sanding often melts greases, waxes and oils into the surface making it difficult to obtain a clean surface. Care should be used when wiping primed or painted surfaces which are not fully cured. Wipe down products can attack an epoxy or urethane coating as well as some polyester fillers which are not fully cured. Usually an epoxy or urethane surface which can be sanded is cured enough to be wiped down with Surface Cleaner T0340, but not de-waxing or degreasing solvents. Polyester fillers are often sensitive to the types of solvents in surface cleaners. Always check a small area before beginning the Two Cloth Method on a primed or topcoated surface. Detergent Scrubbing: Many applicators scrub the surface they are going to paint with household cleanser and a 3M ScotchBrite® Pad before any other preparation work is performed. This is an excellent practice as careful observation of the rinse water will tell you when you have a clean surface. Breaks, holes or beading of the rinse water indicate areas which need additional cleaning. The surface preparation advice provided, and equipment suggestions, can be used as a guide. Preparation techniques and results will vary according to individual conditions, equipment choice/condition and other factors. Testing on a non-critical area should be carried out prior to full-scale preparation. Application Clean, oil free, dry cotton cloths or prepackaged surface cleaning lint free towels designed for solvent wiping. Two Cloth Cleaning Method 1. The surface should be cleaned thoroughly of all dust. Use a vacuum to remove dust or use clean dry compressed air to blow while wiping with clean, oil free, dry cotton cloths. A majority of dust and dirt should be removed before wiping down with Surface Cleaner T0340. 2. Soak one cloth in Surface Cleaner T0340. Use this cloth to wet the surface. 3. Use a dry second cloth to wipe the surface dry and lift the contamination off the surface. * Work small areas (4 sq. feet / 0.4 sq. meters or less) to keep the surface cleaner from drying before the second rag wipes the surface clean and dry. • Repeat steps 2 and 3, changing rags frequently, until the surface is residue free. Warning: Wiping the surface with one wet cloth only smears contamination around. Be sure the cloth used does not have any contaminants; clean cotton or prepackaged surface cleaning lint free towels designed for solvent wiping work the best. The surface must be dry before using tack rags. DO NOT incorporate into this Awlgrip Coating System, any thinner, additive, modifier, converter, or related product produced by any manufacturer other than Awlgrip. Any such substitution can jeopardize the unique chemical characteristics provided by each of the Awlgrip Coating system. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY: This product is for use by professional, trained, personnel using proper equipment and is not intended for sale to or use by, the general public. Application equipment and parameters are given as a guide. Actual equipment choices will vary according to application conditions, equipment condition and other factors. Testing on a non-critical area should be carried out prior to full-scale application. Contact your local technical service representative for further advice if necessary. Recoatability & Drying Times Please refer to your local representative or visit http://www.awlgrip.com for further information. Awlgrip, the AkzoNobel logo and other products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of AkzoNobel. ©AkzoNobel 2018 1 of 2 Ref:3381

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Application equipment and parameters are given as a guide. Actual equipment choices will vary according to application conditions, equipment condition and other factors. Testing on a non-critical area should be carried out prior to full-scale application. Contact your local technical service representative for further advice if necessary. Product Data Sheet Surface Cleaner Recoatability & Drying Times Warning Notes The information in this Product Data Sheet is not intended to be exhaustive. Any person using the product without first making further enquiries as to the suitability of the...

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