MarineLine APC Product

Description
MarineMend® is a two (2) component 100% solid coating. Manufactured with the same polymer as MarineLine®. MarineMend® is supplied in complete small sized kits for quick and easy repairs.

Purpose
For the repair of mechanically damaged MarineLine® coating, holidays (pinholes), and damage from welding due to modification work in cargo tanks.

Application Highlights

No volatiles released during cure
100% solids
Can be applied at temperatures from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Resists thermal shock
Temperature resistance from -40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F)
Outstanding chemical resistance
Easy to apply

Packaging
0.25 liter, 0.50 liter, and 1.0 liter kits

Application Information

1) Pre Surface Preparation

A) Pre-surface preparation includes a detergent wash and chemical cleaning of all surfaces to be repaired.

B) All surfaces must then be dried.

2) Surface Preparation

A) If the damaged areas are small and are independent (separate) from each other, then the small, damaged areas may be hand sanded with medium grit aluminum oxide sand paper. The topcoat (Grey) of the MarineLine® coating and any rust spots must be removed.

B) For areas that are larger, a disk sander with a medium grit aluminum oxide disk should be used. Remove topcoat (Grey) of the MarineLine® coating and any rust spots down to a near white metal.

Note: All areas sanded to near white metal must have an area of 25 mm around its periphery. MarineLine® coating topcoat (Grey) removed to a feathered edge.

C) Feather edge the sanded area so that no loose or sharp edges of existing coating are observable.

D) The area should be vacuumed thoroughly to remove all dust particles and washed with solvent (Acetone) to remove all contaminants.

3) Coating the Repair Spots

A) When all the preparation work is completed, mix thoroughly the MarineMend® Repair Kit — Part A (Resin) and Part B (Catalyst).

Note: The pot life of MarineMend® Repair Kit is 15 minutes maximum @ 20°C (68°F).

Make sure all surface preparation is completely finished before mixing MarineMend® Repair Kit — Part A (Resin) with Part B (Catalyst).

B) Use a small brush or roller to apply the mixed MarineMend® Repair Kit.

C) Apply one coat of the MarineMend® Repair Kit to the prepared surface area. The final average dry film thickness (DFT) should measure 300 microns At NO Time should the average DFT exceed 350 microns. If a second coat is required to reach the correct DFT, follow reference temperature (C°/F°) below.

D) The coating should cover all areas that have been prepared (sanded) including the feathered edge of the original MarineLine® coating.

E) Allow to dry for 6 to 8 hours with good ventilation.

F) If a second coat is required, apply at this time following instructions (A) through (E) above.

4) Curing Requirements

Post cure MarineMend® with steam coils — minimum temperature 60°C (140°F) — hold for a minimum of 24 hours.

Any questions contact Advanced Polymer Coatings, Ltd. as noted below:

Phone: +01 440 937 6218
Fax: +01 440 937 5046
Email: marineline@adv-polymer.com

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Product covered under one or more of the following patents or patents pending. 5,169,912 5,658,996 5,874,501