Carboline Carbothane Clear Coat is a clear coat finish that provides added UV protection over pigmented Carboline polyurethanes. Exceptionally hard film and excellent depth-of-image provide extended service life to the Carbothane topcoats, especially when deeptone and metallic colours are used.

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• Features and Benefits
• Product Specification
• Drying Times
• Surface Preparation
• Application Methods
• Application Conditions
• Health and Safety

Features and Benefits

• Hard finish with excellent impact and abrasion resistance
• Excellent resistance to UV degradation
• High gloss version provides very good depth of image
• Attractive gloss and satin finishes
• Suitable for conventional spray or roller application
• VOC compliant to current AIM regulations

Product Specification

Drying Times

• These times are based on a 25-50 micron dry film thickness
• Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will require longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment and premature failure

Surface Preparation

General

• Apply over Carbothane topcoats that are clean and dry, and within the recoat time allotment
• Employ adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and all other contaminants that could interfere with adhesion of the coating

Previously Painted Surfaces

• Consult Rawlins technical team on Tech - 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] for information

Application Methods

Application Conditions

• Industry standards are for substrate temperatures to be above the dew point
• Caution: This Product is moisture sensitive in the liquid stage and until fully cured. Protect from high humidity, dew, and direct moisture contact until fully cured. Application and/or curing in humidity’s above maximum, or exposure to moisture from rain or dew may result in a loss of gloss and/or micro-bubbling of the product

Health and Safety

Clean Up

• Use Thinner 2 or Acetone
• In case of spillage, absorb and dispose of in accordance with local applicable regulations

Safety

• Read and follow all caution statements on this product data sheet and on the SDS for this product and use personal protective equipment as directed
• Employ normal workmanlike safety precautions
• Hypersensitive persons should wear protective clothing, gloves and use protective cream on face, hands and all exposed areas

Ventilation

• When used in enclosed areas, thorough air circulation must be used during and after application until the coating is cured.
• The ventilation system should be capable of preventing the solvent vapor concentration from reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents used
• User should test and monitor exposure levels to ensure all personnel are below guidelines
• If not sure or if not able to monitor levels, use MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied air respirator

Caution

• This product contains flammable solvents
• Keep away from sparks and open flames
• All electrical equipment and installations should be made and grounded in accordance with regulations
• In areas where explosion hazards exist, workmen should be required to use non-ferrous tools and wear conductive and non-sparking shoes

• Refer to the product data sheet and safety data sheet in the attachments section above for further details