Proflex Primer® is REQUIRED for any pond, pool or fountain that is constructed out of porous material (this includes concrete, block and wood).

PROFLEX PRIMER®
F1501 White
1:1
PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Proflex Primer® is a two component, ready to apply, flexible epoxy primer with a one to one volume mix ratio.

Applications

Polished Aluminum	Galvanized Steel	Glass
Copper	Concrete and Masonry	Stainless Steel
Wood and Masonite	Rigid and Flexible Foams	Rubber Membranes
Epoxy Coatings	Thermoplastic Membranes	Urethane Coatings
Plastics	Elastomeric Coatings	Fiberglass
	Acrylic and Alkyd Coatings

Proflex Primer® produces a surface profile that allows for a recoat interval of 2 to 3 months. The primer should not be exposed to sunlight for more than 3 months to prevent film degradation.

Once the ProFlex is applied, the PondPro must be applied within 48 hours to ensure proper adhesion. The ProFlex can still be a little tacky when applying the PondPro. However, that is fine as long as the PondPro does not disturb or move the ProFlex.

Usage

• Existing epoxy and urethane coatings cannot be readily recoated without encountering inter-coat adhesion problems. Proflex Primer® makes it possible to recoat them with the same or different type of coating.
• Severely weathered wood and insulating foams have degraded surfaces that can be "reconstituted" with an application of Proflex Primer® that can then be top-coated.
• Proflex Primer® when applied to EPDM rubber membrane will prevent swelling caused by absorption of oils, fats and solvents around restaurant roof vents.
• Thermoplastic roofing membranes such as Hypalon and others can be recoated after applying Proflex Primer®.

Properties and Appearance

Proflex Primer® has a low hiding white color. It will begin to chalk after 3 months of exposure to sun if it is not top-coated.

Cured films are quite flexible, yet have high bond and tensile strength. This enables the product to reconstitute and stabilize severely deteriorated surfaces.

Although Proflex Primer® has good water, solvent and chemical resistance, it is primarily designed to be an intermediate bond coat so that high performance and special purpose coatings can be applied to existing substrates.

Surface Prep

Substrates should be dry and free of debris, dirt, moss, algae, mildew or oil. Loose or peeling paint must be removed. Make repairs and tighten or replace fasteners prior to the application of primer. High pressure washing is an effective cleaning method.

Method of Application

A combination of rubber squeegee, roller and brush are most practical on flat surfaces. A pressure pot spray system may be used if pot life limitations can be adhered to.

Recommended Spreading Rate

When spread at 250 sq. ft. per gallon, a 5.5 mil dry film will result on a smooth surface. Although this is sufficient for bonding to the substrate, it may be difficult to achieve in practice. A squeegee and roller application will usually result in covering 150-175 sq. ft. per gallon which results in an average dry film thickness of 8-9 mils. Rough or porous surfaces will require a lower coverage per gallon.

Depending on the temperature, it will take up to 10 hours for the ProFlex Primer to dry. You are able to apply the PondPro over the primer even if it still slightly tacky. You want to be sure that the PondPro is applied within two days of applying the primer and no rain has fallen on the primer.

Product Data

Chemical Type	Two Component, flexible Epoxy
Solids Content	86% by Volume; 89% by weight
Weight per Gallon	9.2 pounds
Spread rate at 1 mil	1,379 square feet
Mix Ratio	1 to 1 by volume
Viscosity	71KU (900 cp) @ 77° F
Pot Life	45 minutes @ 70° F
Cure Time	10 hours to touch at 70° F
Bond Strength	250 psi (aged)
Tensile Strength	404 psi after 7 days @ 77° F Temp.
	2500 psi after 7 days chilled
Elongation	200% @ 77° F
Flash Point	Above 150° F
Compatible Solvents	Xylene, Toluene
Storage Stability	1 yr minimum
VOC	118 g/l (.99 lb./gal.)

The above data was gathered in a controlled laboratory environment. Your conditions will vary. Pot life, gel time, dry time and cure time will all be affected by ambient as well as surface temperatures. Higher temperatures shorten the time you have to work with the product. Always mix the contents thoroughly and immediately pour it onto the surface to be coated. Only mix the amount you can easily spread within 30 minutes. If more specific information is needed, please call us at 855-788-5836.