Description
The author is describing the process of applying a top coat to fibreglass tissue sheets. First, the old fibreglass surfaces or new fibreglass that was standing longer than 12 hours should be sanded down. Then, white top coat should be applied as the background color on the sanded down area. Next, clear top coat should be applied. Finally, printed mosaic tissue sheets should be stuck onto the fibreglass and allowed to dry between layers. After the final clear coat is painted over the printed mosaic tissue sheets, mask off with masking tape and apply top coat (normally sky blue or white) to the rest of the pool.
Clear Top Coat is used in the final coat of paint to seal and protect the underlying fibreglass printed MOSAIC TISSUE SHEETS from swimming pool water.
Sand down old fibreglass surfaces or new fibreglass that was standing longer than 12 hours in order to remove the "wax layer".
Apply WHITE TOP COAT as background colour on the sanded down area and let it dry
Then apply a coat of CLEAR TOP COAT
Stick printed MOSAIC TISSUE SHEETS onto the fibreglass e.g. waterline pattern
Apply several layers of CLEAR TOP COAT over the TISSUE SHEETS and allow to dry between layers
After the final clear coat is painted over the printed TISSUE SHEETS, mask off with masking tape and apply TOP COAT (normally SKYBLUE OR WHITE) to the rest of the pool
Not included:
CATALYST HARDENER, order it separate
Important:
Remember to add catalyst hardener to top coat.
Add CATALYST HARDENER to the TOP COAT in a ratio of 1% (hot weather) to 3% (cold weather) per volume, that is between 10ml and 30ml per kiligram of product
Remember the more CATALYST HARDENER you add, the faster hardning takes place and the potlife (paint time) decreases.
Do not add less than 1% CATALYST and not more than 3% CATALYST per volume because it may weaken the final product
We suggest that you mix theTOP COAT in batches of not more than 5kg at a time
The 6 main components of fibreglass swimming pool linings are:
FIBREGLASS MATT that gives structure and strength to the pool lining
FIBREGLASS SURFACE TISSUE and/or printed MOSAIC TISSUE SHEETS (Optional) to mark the waterline and steps of swimming pools
POOL RESIN is used to laminate fibreglass matt and surface tissue together to form a watertight lining
FIBREGLASS TOP COAT: SKYBLUE or WHITE TOP COAT is used as final coat for the entire interior surface of a pool to protect the fibreglass matt against water, while CLEAR TOP COAT is used as laminating and protective paint on areas where MOSAIC TISSUE SHEETS / MOTIFS are placed
FIBREGLASS PUTTY POWDER (DE) are mixed with resin and catalyst to form a putty to fill holes and uneven areas
FIBREGLASS CATALYST HARDENER that is mixed in a small quantity with TOP COATS & RESINS
Fibreglass linings are applied to smooth plastered concrete or old marblite swimming pool linings to make it water-tight.
Acetone is used for cleaning paint brushes, rollers etc.
WARNING:
Always work in a well ventilated areas with fibreglass and related materials
Wear protective clothing; eye protection and mask (respirator)
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