RemovALL™ 520 High Performance Coatings Remover is a water-based paint stripper that is biodegradable, user-friendly and environmentally safe. It is extremely effective in removing 2-component high performance coatings used in automobile and heavy industrial applications.

Specs - 520 HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS REMOVER

Features & Benefits

• Water-based
• Fully biodegradable
• Non-flammable
• Contains no TAPs or HAPs (Toxic / Hazardous Air Pollutants)
• Non-carcinogenic
• Easy clean-up with running water
• Low VOCs
• Non-ozone-depleting
• Not regulated by authorities for transportation / storage

Cost effective because:

• Requires much less chemical to achieve desired results
• Reduces man-hours and effort required to complete a project
• Reduces cost of waste disposal
• Reduces down time since other work at site can continue while stripper does its job
• Lowers insurance costs for worker safety and storage hazards

TYPICAL USES

RemovALL™ 520 High Performance Coatings Remover has proven to effectively lift highly cross-linked urethane and epoxy top coats and primers, alkyds, non-skid coatings (100% solid content) and the toughest of industrial coatings and linings from metallic and plastic substrates. It is also capable of lifting fuel resistant primers, and coal tar epoxies.

Typical projects include:

• Petrochemical plants
• Chemical tank farms
• Nuclear plants
• Bridges
• Shipyards and docks
• Ballast tanks of ships
• Pulp and paper mills
• Automobiles and engine parts
• Railway cars and egines
• Wrought iron /cast iron work
• Any area where abrasive blasting is not an option for environmental or economic reasons
• Any area where worker safety may be a concern

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

This product is engineered for spray application.

Airless sprayers are recommended. Use only airless equipment with
chemical resistant packing, such as a Hero 85 SEL or larger pump. A
typical medium size airless sprayer is capable of spraying this product.

Equip the sprayer with a tip size of 0.019 inches or larger.

(Example: a 519 or 425 tip). Other equipment: brushes, rollers, scraper, masking tape, plastic (polyethene) sheet, pressure washer, electric drill with mixer,
empty pails for clean-up, running water, rags.

Roller application should be used only for horizontal surfaces.

PREPARATION

(a) MASKING: Cover / protect areas where stripping is not desired, including adjoining surfaces where over spray may travel.

Polyethene sheets make a very effective barrier. If using masking tape, apply two layers of tape and remove the top layer immediately after application as the remover may soak through the tape, damaging paint under it.

Plants should be covered or washed thoroughly with water before
and during application.

(b) MIXING: Never shake RemovALL™ 520 High Performance Coatings Remover! Shaking will cause product to separate.

Using a drill mixer, mix product until it is uniform in colour and creamy consistency. (About 1 minute per gallon).

(c) EQUIPMENT: Remove all filters from the pump, sprayer and gun. Prime the pump and run stripper
through the hose and gun until all previous water / solvent / paint residue has been cleaned out.

TEST PATCH

Conduct a small test patch in an inconspicuous area to ensure product performance.

This will indicate the time required for project completion, suitability of product for paint and substrate, and most effective removal method.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply a thick, even layer of stripper onto the coating being removed.

An airless sprayer is the most effective means for application.

Always start the sprayer pump at the lowest pressure setting and slowly build up the pressure until an adequate fan pattern has been
generated.

High pressure and narrow tip sizes will break the stripper's emulsion and will destroy its effectiveness.

The stripper must be applied 1.5 to 2 times the thickness of the coating being removed, i.e 20 mills of coating requires 30-40 mils of stripper to be removed effectively.

When trying to build up films thicker than 30 mils (600 microns), or when trying to apply the stripper on a glossy or greasy vertical surface, it is advisable to build the stripper film in two
separate applications.

First apply a light coat of approximately 15 mils (300 microns), thick enough to hide the surface colour of coating and allow it to dwell for 5 to 30 minutes and then build the rest of the stripper film thickness in a second application.

Once applied, leave the stripper alone, as agitation slows down penetration.

RE-APPLICATION

When there are multiple layers of paint, it is possible that there is poor intercoat adhesion between some layers. Premature lifting may occur at this interface.

If this happens, remove the lifted layers and re-apply the stripper. Do not rinse with water between applications.

Do not allow the stripper to dry out. The stripper is designed to remain wet and effective over extended periods of time (up to 48 hours), but excessive sunshine, windy conditions or insufficient stripper thickness can cause early drying.

If the stripper starts to dry, re-apply a light coating and allow extra time for completion.

DWELL TIME

The time required for penetration varies according to the type of paint, the thickness of the paint, and the temperature.

Most paint systems require between 2 to 36 hours. RemovALL™ 520 High
Performance Coatings Remover can be left overnight, but do not allow
product to dry out.

COVERAGE

Coverage is approximately 40 to 90 sq.ft./ US Gal. (1 to 2.2 sq.m./L) depending on substrate and coating to be removed.

OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE

Surface temperatures should be 65 to 95°F (20 to 32°C). The product performs effectively at lower temperatures - even at 32°F (0°C), but the dwell time increases.

REMOVAL AND CLEANUP

Removal of lifted paint can be completed by scraper, squeegee, wet/dry vacuum suction system or by high pressure (2,500 - 3,500 psi) water wash.

Be careful if using a high pressure washer on porous surfaces as it can hurt the surface.

Pressure wash from the bottom up on vertical surfaces to prevent rinse water from deactivating
stripper in sections below. The stripped surface must be rinsed with water to remove all chemical residue before repainting. Collect lifted paint and dispose of in accordance with local government regulations.

Do not collect and/or store removed paint and stripper waste residue in metal containers. Clean up spray equipment by running water through the equipment soon after the spraying has been completed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Proper safety procedures should be followed at all times while handling the product.

Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet for important health / safety information before use.