VC Tar2
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VC Tar2 Primers Primer for Steel, Alloy and Osmosis PRODUCT DESCRIPTION VC Tar2 is a 2component epoxy primer providing osmosis protection to GRP boats and anticorrosive protection to steel and alloy surfaces. For use below water only. * Selflevelling to give an excellent finish * Easy to apply overcoatable within hours * No sanding required between coats * Offers excellent barrier to water for osmosis protection and treatment * Ideal primer base for all VC antifoulings PRODUCT INFORMATION Colour YEA728Off White, YEA729Black Please check availability of full colour range. Not all colours are available in every country. Specific Gravity Volume Solids Converter/Curing Agent Typical Shelf Life Unit Size DRYING/OVERCOATING INFORMATION Drying 5°C (41°F) Note: Overcoating times have changed compared to VC Tar. If maximum overcoating times are exceeded, lightly sand the surface before overcoating. GRP Use Super Cleaner to clean and fully degrease the surface then sand with 240 grade wet or dry paper. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. OSMOSIS PROTECTION Apply 35 coats of VC Tar2. IMPORTANT: BEFORE APPLYING TO GRP, TEST HULL MOISTURE LEVELS FOLLOWING THE METER MANUFACTURERS GUIDELINES. FURTHER GUIDANCE ON MOISTURE LEVELS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM AN INDEPENDENT SURVEYOR. OSMOSIS TREATMENT Remove existing paint from the gelcoat. Cut open and sand out all blisters and damaged areas. Leave the hull to dry out (normally 68 weeks in the autumn). If possible create a high temperature/low moisture condition for drying out. Once dry, fill in all craters with Watertite and sand smooth (substitute fillers, particularly polyester, are not suitable). Apply 7 coats of VC Tar2. Should you be in any doubt, consult a qualified marine surveyor. STEEL/IRON Gritblast to Sa 2½. Use angle grinder on small areas. Apply 4 coats minimum of VC Tar2. ALUMINIUM/ALLOY Clean and degrease with Super Cleaner. Mechanically abrade using aluminium compatible paper or low pressure grit blast using aluminium oxide. Apply 4 coats minimum of VC Tar2. LEAD Clean and degrease with Super Cleaner. Rub down with an emery cloth or power wire brush. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Apply 3 coats minimum of VC Tar2. Stir individual components well before use. Pour Curing Agent (in can under "hat") into Base and stir well. Wait a minimum of 15 mins for the air bubbles to disperse. VC General Thinner may be used (up to 5%) to aid application properties and to clean equipment. For optimum flow, apply paint 15 mins to 4 hours after mixing. Apply the following number of coats: GRP (Osmosis Protection) 35; Previously painted (aged, 2component only) 34 (NB not to be used Please refer to your local representative or visit www.yachtpaint.com for further information. over old antifoulings); Steel/Aluminium/Alloy 4 (min); Lead 3 (min). All trademarks mentioned in this publication are owned by, or licensed to, the AkzoNobel group of companies. © AkzoNobel 2015.

VC Tar2 Primers Primer for Steel, Alloy and Leave the hull to dry out (normally 68 weeks in the autumn). If possible create a high temperature/low moisture condition for drying out. Once dry, fill in all craters with Watertite and sand smooth (substitute fillers, particularly polyester, are not suitable). Apply 7 coats of VC Tar2. Should you be in any doubt, consult a qualified marine surveyor. STEEL/IRON Gritblast to Sa 2½. Use angle grinder on small areas. Apply 4 coats minimum of VC Tar2. ALUMINIUM/ALLOY Clean and degrease with Super Cleaner. Mechanically abrade using aluminium...