STEP BY STEP PREPERATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIBERGLASS SURFACE
STEP 1 – If an epoxy coating or gelcoat is on the surface, remove all flaked, peeled or blistered areas by scraping, sanding or powerwashing. Then sand or grind the entire area with a 60 or 80 grit sand paper on a mechanical sander. ALL LATEX, RUBBER-BASED COATINGS MUST BE COMPLETELY REMOVED. If there are no existing coatings on the fiberglass shell, just sand it down with the 60 or 80 grit paper. Clean surface of dust with Denatured Alcohol.
STEP 2 - If fiberglass has NO cracks or holes move to step 3, if existing fiberglass has holes or cracks, sand around areas of concern with a 60-80 grit paper, then clean off dust with denatured alcohol. Then Fill holes or cracks with ArmorGuard Towel Mix.
STEP 3 – When Surface is completely dry. Apply ArmorGuard Color Top Coat per manufactures specifications, (a second coat can be applied within 15-24 hours, if over 24 hours you must sand between each coat with a 60-80 grit paper), 3/8 inch lint free roller and heads are recommended. Cut in hard to reach areas with brush then roll walls and floor working your way out. We strongly recommend you cast pumice, quartz or silca sand over coated areas while drying for a non slip finish.
TOP COAT RECOMMENDATIONS
Residential Pools – 1-2 Coats
Commercial Pools – 2 Coats
Ponds – 2 Coats
Aquariums – 2 coats
Tanks – 2 Coats
Basements – 1 Coat
Floors – 1 Coat
Animal Habitat – 1-2 Coats
Marine Usage – 1-2 Coats
Decks and Docks – 1 Coat
Laboratory and Clean Rooms – 1-2 Coats
Roofing – 1 Coat
Shower, Sink, Tub – 1-2 Coats
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 – Read labels thoroughly for mixing ratios, ArmorGuard has a 15 -20 minute pot life at 77 degrees F. (make sure all tools and crew are ready to work before mixing.
Step 2 – Mix Resin and hardener separately for approximately 2 minutes, use separate epoxy mixing paddles for each one.
Step 3 – If cutting in an area, a small amount of product is needed; carefully measure the correct amount by weighing or pouring into measuring cups. For example (2 to 1 ratio means 14 oz of resin to 7 oz of hardener) If not move to step 4
Step 4 – Pour Hardener into Resin bucket, mix together for 1-2 minutes, and make sure products are fully mixed.
Step 5 – After product is fully mixed pour into 2-3 clean buckets, equally full. Never give more than ¾ -1.5 gallons of product for each person to work with at a time. (Work fast, keep rollers moving or product will heat up and rollers will harden) cast quartz, pumice or silica sand over area while wet for a non-slip finish.
Attention: For first time users, mix small amounts of resin / hardener at a time. No more than ¾ of a gallon. (2 quarts of resin to 1 quart hardener) For small areas a quart and pint can be mixed.
Step 6 – Clean equipment, or hands etc. with denatured alcohol, if you spilled, clean spot with denatured alcohol as well.
NOTES:
• Do not coat if there is a threat of rain on the day you are coating, we recommend you coat early morning before heat rises or late afternoon when temperature drops. If dew is on surface, clean surface with multiple clean towels or wait until sun burns if off.
• Do not keep rolling the same area, once the area is covered move to another section, this is a coating not a paint.
• Never Coat a wet surface, Moisture content to be 20% or less prior to coating
• ALWAYS READ LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.
TOOLS NEEDED
• 9” and 4” roller handles and heads (3/8” lint free)
• Brushes for cutting in, if needed
• 4 – 5 Gallon Buckets,
• 4 Quart Size Buckets for cut in areas, if needed
• Heavy Duty Drill (Corded)
• 2- Epoxy mixing paddles (one for resin, 1 for hardener, you can use resin paddle when mixing together)
• Denatured Alcohol – for clean up
• Towels – for clean up or spills
• Quartz, pumice or Silica Sand- used to make an area non –slip, Eco Smart Epoxy Systems is not liable for slip and falls.
MIXING RATIOS
Always read mixing labels for mixing ratios FIRST
Always check labels for matching hardeners with resins.
ArmorGuard Cleaner – 1 lb mixed will cover 500 Square Feet; mix 1lb of powder to 1 gallon of water
ArmorGuard Trowel Mix – Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener)
3 gallons will cover approx. 150 s.f.
ArmorGuard Color Top Coats - Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener),
coverage is approx. 300-350 s.f.

