Armorgard Troubleshooting Guide

ARMORGARD 505

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

CONCERN: MATERIAL IS NOT CURED - WET OR GEL-LIKE

Cause: Very low temperature has extended cure time.
Cure: Allow additional time or increase coating temperature.
Prevention: Monitor coating temperature and keep above 50°F.

Cause: Off ratio mixing.
Cure: Allow additional time or add heat; most likely remove coating.
Prevention: Training mixers and using pre-measured containers.

CONCERN: AIR BUBBLES IN COATING

Cause: High speed mixing.
Cure: Sand and re-apply.
Prevention: Use a low RPM mixer or restricted mixer.

Cause: Outgassing from concrete or rough wood. Cure: Sand and re-apply.
Prevention: Apply a wet coat of less than 5 mils or 320 square feet per gallon.

CONCERN: COATING IS NOT BONDING TO SURFACE

Cause: Oil on the form.
Cure: Remove and re-apply.
Prevention: Better surface preparation.

Cause: Lack of profile.
Cure: Remove and re-apply.
Prevention: Blast or grind surface to roughen and clean.

CONCERN: GREASY OR TACKY FILM ON CURED COATING

Cause: Reaction with environment causing material to blush.
Cure: Solvent wipe or lightly sand.
Prevention: None required.

CONCERN: COATING DID NOT LEVEL/TEXTURED SURFACE

Cause: Late application.
Cure: Sand and re-apply.
Prevention: Smaller mix quantity, better preparation.

Cause: Over-working.
Cure: Sand and re-apply.
Prevention: Apply smaller sections.