Instructions / Assembly

Rubber Based Pool Paint Satin Finish RP-27XX
Manufactured by Benjamin Moore & Co. 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.Insl-x.com M72 RP-27XX EN 051815
Surface Preparation
The following is a basic guide only. Do not paint pool without
following all instructions listed in the Insl
-x
®
“Rubber Based
Pool Painting Guide”.
If a previous paint exists and is in good
condition, determine the type of pool paint previously used.
Insl
-x
®
Rubber Based Pool Paint can only be applied over
another paint if the previous paint was also a rubber based or
chlorinated rubber.
Surfaces to be painted must be clean, dry and free from all oils and
grease. Use Insl
-x
®
Citrus Based Cleaner or a similar heavy duty
citrus based
cleaner / degreaser. Hand scrub at the water line
where oils from sun tan lotion will tend to migrate.
Unpainted Concrete
:
Following a thorough cleaning, new or
previously unpainted concrete pools must be etched with a 10%
solution of muriatic acid, evenly applied until it ceases to effloresce.
Then thoroughly triple rinse with clean water and allow to dry 3
days. It is extr
emely important to ensure that all traces of acid are
thoroughly neutralized and rinsed away
1 Lb. Baking Soda to 5
Gallons Water.
Unpainted Plaster (Marcite/Gunite/Diamond Brite):
Following a
thorough cleaning, new or previously unpainted plaster must be
etched with a 10% solution of muriatic acid, evenly applied until it
ceases to effloresce. Then thoroughly triple rinse with clean water
and allow to dry 3 days.
Unpainted Fiberglass / Steel:
Rubber Based Pool Paint is not
recommended for these substrates.
Previously Painted Pools:
Scrub surface with Insl-x
®
Pool
Cleaner to get rid of all chalk, scum, oil, dirt and suntan lotions.
Flush with plenty of clean water and let dry. Scuff sand with
150
– 180 grit sandpaper or equivalent. Rinse off sanding dust and
allow to dry 24 hours.
DO NOT ACID ETCH A PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACE!!!
WARNING!
If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may
release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD
ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to
control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and
a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and
your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1
-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
Application
Stir product thoroughly to assure uniform pigment dispersion.
This
product is
self-priming on the substrates listed above. This pr
oduct
is formulated to be applied without thinning. This product can be
applied by Brush, Roller or Spray. Roller application is preferred.
Follow spread rate
recommendations. Do not apply heavier than
recommendations.
Always apply two coats of pool paint.
Brush:
Natural bristle only
Roller:
Industrial Cover with Phenolic core. ¼” – ½” nap.
Conventional
Air Spray: Binks, Graco, DeVilbiss
Airless Spray:
Graco
NOTE: If more than 72 hours (@77°F) elapses between coats,
sand the film to provide sufficient profi
le (150-180 grit).
Do not
apply this product if the material, substrate or ambient temperature
is below 50°F or above 100°F.
Do not paint if surface temperature
is within 5
degrees of the dew point.
Wherever possible, avoid
painting in direct sunlight.
IMP
ORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
All glossy surfaces can be
slippery. Where non skid properties are required a non skid
additive should be used.
Conventional Air
spray:
Binks Graco DeVilbiss
Spray Gun: #18 or #62 800 JGA/502 or
MBC-510
Fluid Nozzle: 66 or 63C 03 or 04 FF or E
Air Cap: 66PE or 63PB 02, 03 or
04
704, 765 or
78
Airless Spray: Graco
Pump: 23:1 Monarch
or 30:1 Bulldog
Pressure Filter: 60 Mesh
Fluid Hose: ¼” x 50’ or 3/8”
x 100’
Airless Gun: 208-663
Tips: .015 - .021
reversible tip
Minimum
Pressure:
2000 PSI
Allow at least 7 days after the final applied coat before filling
the pool with water. 10
-
14 days for indoor pools. Provide forced
air flow by using fans to circulate air in the pool. This is
especially important in the deep end of a indoor pool, where
solvent vapors from the pool paint will collect and slow final
curing. If rain water gets into the pool prior to the completion of
full cure, pump out the rain water as soon as possible. Never
cover the pool with a tarp or solar blanket during cure. This
could trap solvent in the coating. All pool paints will eventually
fade in color when exposed to chlorine. Maximum color
fastness can be achieved by maintaining proper chemical
balances. Do not o
ver-
chlorinate. After refilling pool, add
concentrated chlorine or chlorine shock through a chlorinator
or into the skimmer trap to avoid having concentrated chlorine
come in contact with the new paint.
WAIT 7 DAYS AFTER FINAL COAT BEFORE FILLING POOL
WITH
WATER. EXTEND DRY TIME TO 10 –
14 DAYS FOR
INDOOR POOLS.