Ultra-Ever Dry
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) Part 1 of 2
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1. What is the working temperature range for Ultra-Ever Dry SE 7.6.110?
Answer: The working temperature range for the product is from -30°F to 300°F (-34°C to 149°C) once it has beenapplied. It has been eff ective at temperatures up to 500°F, but we would recommend further testing for any applicationthat will see temperatures above 300°F (260°C).
2. How long will Ultra-Ever Dry coating last?
Answer: Environmental conditions will aff ect duration and these can vary. Abrasion is the leading cause of reductionin the coating’s life. Under non-abrasive, static conditions, you should expect to see many years of outdoorservice. Indoor applications will exceed that of outdoor applications.
3. What materials will the Ultra-Every Dry adhere or bond to?
Answer: Almost any material is a candidate for application; steel, aluminum, other metals, plastic, leather, fabric,wood, concrete, etc.
4. How abrasion-resistant is Ultra-Ever Dry SE 7.6.110?
Answer: One of the breakthroughs for this product is its abrasion resistance. The proprietary material providesmore abrasion resistance than previous superhydrophobic materials, registering a result of 110 on the Tabor AbrasionMethod (ASTM D4060-10). If abrasion is a concern, testing is recommended. If the coating is removed due toabrasion, it can be reapplied by re-spraying.
5. Will the coating still work if the top coat is greatly reduced due to abrasion?
Answer: Yes. In many situations, the super-hydrophobic nature of the material may be diminished but the remainingtop coat and bottom coat still provide the functionality of keeping the coated material from getting wet, icedupor corroding. This is application dependent.
6. How many square feet or square meters can a gallon cover?
Answer: 150 – 180 square feet or 14 -16 square meters.
7. How is Ultra-Ever Dry applied?
Answer: It is sprayed on using air sprayers, pump sprayers or even fi nger trigger sprayers. NOTE: Both parts (topand bottom coat) are required for all applications of Ultra-Ever Dry.
8. How long does Ultra-Ever Dry SE 7.6.110 take to cure?
Answer: Generally about 20 - 30 minutes for the bottom coat and 5-10 minutes for the top coat. This can be reducedby applying heat using an oven or an industrial heat gun or blow dryer.
9. What do the terms “superhydrophobic” and “oleophobic” mean?
Answer: Superhydrophobic refers to a coating that exhibits superior water repelling properties that exceeds 150degrees of contact angle when measuring the sphere of a drop of water on the surface. Ultra-Ever Dry creates anangle of 165-175 degrees. Well-known windshield water repellants are closer to 110 degrees and are only “hydrophobic”.Oleophobic refers to the ability to repel oil and other hydrocarbons.
10. What color is the coating?
Answer: The standard product is a translucent white. We do not have a transparent formula at this time. Customcolors are available upon request., minimums may apply. It is recommended to try the coating in an inconspicuousarea fi rst if color is important.
11. What is the shelf life of Ultra-Ever Dry and what temperature should it be stored at?
Answer: Typically, shelf life of the product will be one year when stored between 40°F and 90°F (4°C and 32°C).
12. Does UV aff ect Ultra-Ever Dry.
Answer: SE is resistant to UV between 5-7 years.
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