Application Guide

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9. Apply a second coat of HERCULINER to the taped seam just before the first coat dries. This will
enable the tape to be removed without tearing. If tape sticks to HERCULINER, run a razor along
the taped edge.
10. Repeat the application process for the second coat (steps 4-7).
11. Areas can be touched up with a small brush and unwanted HERCULINER can be removed with
xylene (Xylol), acetone or MEK solution while it is still wet.
12. After the second coat is dry to the touch, check for any missed spots and touch up.
Dispose of unused HERCULINER and all materials
used during application in a responsible manner.
13. Install the tailgate and hardware.
14. The truck bed will be ready for light use in 18-24 hours.
More details are found in PRODUCT CURING INFORMATION on
page 8.
APPLICATION TIPS
SURFACE PREPARATION – IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY!
HERCULINER will bond to all prepared, clean, thoroughly dry surfaces. On sound-painted surfaces,
paint must be fully dried or cured to the manufacturer’s specifications. The solvents in HERCULINER
will not soften or attack properly dried or cured paint.
General Directions
Always clean the surface of all oily or waxy contaminants by using recommended cleaning solvent –
leave no residue.
Dos and Don’ts
DO:
• Thin HERCULINER with xylene (Xylol) only.
• Use xylene (Xylol) if available; otherwise use acetone or MEK cleaning solvent only for surface
preparation.
• Allow solvent to dry completely before applying HERCULINER.
• Clean surface with strong aggressive detergent.
• Ensure surface is completely dry and/or cured if recently painted, before applying HERCULINER.
• Test doubtful surfaces with HERCULINER beforehand.
• Apply the second coat within 24 hours of the first coat application.
• Wear chemical resistant gloves.
DON’T:
• Mix any solvent with HERCULINER except for xylene (Xylol).
• Clean surfaces with lacquer thinners or any solvent containing alcohol, which will prevent
HERCULINER from curing.
• Assume the surface is clean unless you have cleaned it yourself.
• Apply HERCULINER if the temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above 95°F (35°C).
• Use a laquer-based primer.
Surface Preparation for Specific Adhesion
The following information is provided only as a guide, since surfaces can differ
significantly. Testing surfaces to ensure proper adhesion is recommended.
Concrete
For best results, new concrete should:
• Be fully cured for at least 28 days.
• Have a brush finish.
• Be hand troweled (power troweling may overwork the concrete).
• Be thoroughly cleaned with a citric cleaner or equivalent.
• Be wiped with xylene (Xylol), acetone or MEK cleaning solvent.
Allow solvent to dry completely before applying HERCULINER.