Use and Care Manual

ACRYLIC
TECHNICAL DATA
RO-127
RUST-OLEUM
®
3800 SYSTEM
DTM ACRYLIC ENAMEL
2
Form: GDH-1186
Rev.: 010522
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
ALL SURFACES: Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt and chemical
contaminants by washing the surface with Krud Kutter Original
Cleaner Degreaser, commercial detergent or other suitable
cleaner. Mold and mildew must be cleaned with a chlorinated
cleaner or bleach solution. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water
and allow to fully dry. All surfaces must be dry at time of
application.
STEEL: Hand tool (SSPC-SP-2) or power tool (SSPC-SP-3)
clean to remove loose rust, mill scale, and deteriorated previous
coatings.
PREVIOUSLY COATED: Previously coated surfaces must
be sound and in good condition. Smooth, hard, or glossy
finishes should be scarified by sanding to create a surface
profile. The Rust-Oleum 3800 System DTM Acrylic Enamel
is compatible with most coatings, but a test patch is
suggested.
APPLICATION
Apply only when the air and surface temperatures are
between 40-100°F (4-38°C) and the surface temperature is
at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. The relative humidity
should not be greater than 95%.
The dry times published on page 3 are under conditions of
70-80°F (21-27°C) and a relative humidity of 50%. At lower
temperatures, the dry times will be increased and the full
development of the coating’s physical properties will take
longer. Improved air flow will aid the curing process when
temperatures are below 50°F or the relative humidity is
greater than 80%.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
(Comparable equipment also suitable)
BRUSH: Use a good quality synthetic bristle brush.
ROLLER: Use a good quality lamb’s wool or synthetic fiber.
AIR–ATOMIZED SPRAY
Method
Fluid Tip
Fluid
Delivery
Atomized
Pressure
Pressure
0.055-0.070
1-16 oz./min.
25-60 psi
Siphon
0.055-0.070
--
25-60 psi
HVLP (var.)
0.043-0.070
8-10 oz./min.
10 psi (at tip)
AIRLESS SPRAY
Fluid Pressure
Fluid Tip
Filter Mesh
1,600-2,400 psi
0.013-0.017
100
THINNING
BRUSH/ROLLER: Normally not required. When necessary,
thin with fresh water.
AIR ATOMIZED SPRAY: Up to 1 pint per gallon.
AIRLESS SPRAY: Up to ½ pint per gallon.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)
CLEAN-UP
Soap and water.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
PENCIL HARDNESS
METHOD: ASTM D3363 (1 week cure)
RESULT: 2B
CONICAL FLEXIBILITY
METHOD: ASTM D522
RESULT: >33%
SALT SPRAY (250 hours)
METHOD: ASTM B117 (Rust)
RESULT: 8
METHOD: ASTM D1654 (Scribe Creep)
RESULT: Rating 3
METHOD: ASTM D714 (Blisters)
RESULT: Rating 9
IMPACT RESISTANCE (Direct/Reverse)
METHOD: ASTM D2794
RESULT: <25, <75
60° GLOSS
METHOD: ASTM D2243
RESULT: High Gloss: 85+
Semi-Gloss: 35-55
Satin: 20-35
ACCELERATED WEATHERING (% Gloss Retention)
METHOD: ASTM D4587, QUV Type A bulb, 500 hours
RESULT: 48-52%