ArmorGarage Harsh Environment Epoxy is high performnce surface tolerant coating system designed to last in extreme duty applications. It's an fantastic solution to your outdoor metal equipment & infrastructure surfaces that operate in harsh weather and or working conditions. Adheres to metal surfaces that are in poor condition or the ones you want to prevent from becoming poor conditioned. This is a self priming two layer product that will cover metal surfaces that are rusty or have previous coatings that are chipping or flaking off. Simply remove any loose flaky rust or paint and apply our extra thick metal base coat, let dry 5-6 hours and apply the protective topcoat that cures to a rock hard high gloss finish.
This epoxy system is a huge time and money saver over conventional metal coatings by eliminating the need for constant repainting. Designed for use in applications that are subject to high impacts, abrasion and corrosive exposures such as on oil rigs, mining equipment, mining infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants and slatwater installations. Works on equipment, piping, tanks, ladders, catwalks, pumps, cooling towers, structural steel and many other applications. Extremely long lasting, meant to take abuse that other coatings can't.
Can be rolled, brushed or sprayed on. Cures to a tough as nails 18 mils thick finish, it would take 6-7 coats of conventional metal paint to equal this. Coverage is 250 gal/sf. Sold in 10 gallon sets(5 gallons base coat-5 gallons topcoat). Each 10 gallon set will cover up to 1250 Sq Ft.
Custom colors available on orders of 50 gallons or more. Can be applied in temperatures of 50-120 degrees. Maximum operating service temperature is 220 degrees.
Remove any loose rust, paint and other contamanents. Surface must be dry with no rain forcasted for 12 hrs. Brush or roll on at 250 sf/gal rate. Spray with commercial grade sprayer, thinning maybe required with Xylene at 4 ounces per gallon mixed epoxy. Mix base coat Part A & Part B per ratio listed on label, be sure to accurately measure each part for proper curing. Mix with jiffy type mixer in a drill at medium speed for 2 minutes. Let sit for about 15 minutes and mix again for another minute to ensure uniform color dispersion. Apply in temperature range of 50-120 degrees. Cures in about 5- 8 hours depending on temperature and humidity. Can be applied thicker on sharp edges or corners to protect against injuries.
Once base coat has cured mix Topcoat Part A & B per label listed ratio. Apply at 250-300 Sq ft/gal. Allow to dry overnight. Coating should be rock hard and leave no fingerprints when cured.