Technical data

Bona Remover
Technical data sheet
Rev
05
/11
This data sheet replaces all previous
versions
page
1/2
Coatings
Part
of the Bona Recoat System
, Bona Remover is formulated to break down contamina
n
ts
known to cause finish adhesion issues, such
as acrylic polishes, waxes, oil soaps, over
-
spray from
furniture cleaners/dusters, and any other contamina
nts
on a polyurethane finished wood floor or a
pre
-
finished wood floor. Bona Remover
also aides in abrading the wood floor to maximize
adhesion of B
ona Traffic
®
.
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
®
Non
-
flammable
Non
-
toxic
hour meter
Physical
Characteristics:
Ingredients
– Water, ethoxylated alcohol, Diethylene glycol ether, phenoxyethanol, and
Dipropylene Glycol n
-
butyl ether.
Color
Beige
pH
10
-
11
Solids
-
1
8%
Density – 9.
5 lbs./gallon (1.1
S.G.)
VOC
3%
Odor
Slight solvent
Stabil
ity
1 year shelf life
Packaging
1 gallon plastic bottle
Application Characteristics:
Application Tools
Bona
®
Roller
All types of residential and commercial polyurethane finished wood floors
Pre
-
finished, aluminum
-o
xide floors
BEFORE USING, READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:
Shake product vigorously for 15
-
20 seconds or until all settled product is
thoroughly mixed.
APPLICATION
DIRECTIONS:
Prior
to application, protect surrounding areas using blue tape
and/or plastic sheeting or trowels to prevent possible staining from accidental contact with Bona
Remover. In the event of a spill, immediately wipe up affected area using a clean towel and water.
1.
Pour a 4” wide line of Bona Remover along starting wall.
2.
Saturate the roller with product from
the pour line. Set roller down at back side of puddle and pull the roller towards you approximately
4-
5 feet. Then push back in the same path beyond your o
riginal start point. BE SURE YOU ARE
USING THE RECOMMENDED COVERAGE OF 400
500 SQ. FT. PER GALLON. DO NOT
SPREAD TOO THIN. DO NOT COVER MORE FLOOR THAN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ABRADE
AND RINSE IN 20
-
30 MINUTES (APROXIMATELY 200 SQ FT).
3.
Using a 175rpm rota
ry buffer,
equipped with the Bona recoat abrasive drive plate, abrade the section of floor coated with Bona
Remover. Abrade with the grain up and back over the same path. Start the next pass by
overlapping the previous pass by 50%.
4.
Hand
-
abrade any corne
rs and sections missed by the
buffer with 120 grit paper.
5.
Using a window squeegee, squeegee Bona Remover material out
from the wall.
6.
Using the Bona PowerScrubber
filled with
Bona Rinse (refer to Bona Rinse
directions for mixing instructions), remove
and clean all Bona Remover from floor.
7.
Repeat steps
1 through 6 until entire floor has been treated.
8.
TO GUARANTEE ALL CONTAMINATES HAVE
BEEN REMOVED AND MEET THE BONA RECOAT SYSTEM WARRANTY, IT IS REQUIRED
THAT THE ENTIRE FLOOR BE PREPARED A SECOND
TIME FOLLOWING STEPS 1
7
(DURING SECOND PASS IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HAND ABRADE).
9.
Using a clean terry
towel or microfiber cloth and warm water, wipe down the perimeter of the floor, approximately 1”
out from the wall where the Bona PowerScrubber could
reach. It may also be necessary to wipe
down all the baseboards and any other areas Bona Remover has come in contact with.
10.
Relocate buffer, Bona recoat abrasive drive plate, applicators and all other equipment besides the
Bona PowerScrubber from the floor. Thoroughly clean with water the Bona PowerScrubber
brushes, squeegees, power cord and your shoes/work boots of any remaining Bona Remover.
Perform a final “Rinse” step on the entire floor using the Bona PowerScrubber and Bona Rinse.
This step will he
lp ensure the floor is clean of any Bona Remover due to foot prints or missed areas
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