Gemini - EVO Eclipse - Clear Topcoat

New Wood: Remove any dirt, grease, glue or other contaminants. Moisture content of wood should be 7-9%. Sand to 150-180 grit. Proper sanding of wood is absolutely critical to achieve the best color development and adhesion of the coating to the substrate.

Old wood/re-finishing: Best practice is to strip old finishes completely and remove all contaminants from the surface. For previously finished surfaces such as old lacquer, good results can be obtained following this procedure-Degrease, clean, and dry surface. Sand with 220-280 grit sandpaper and clean or blow off sanding dust. Apply new finish. Test sample for adhesion and compatibility before proceeding with more expansive work.

Using conventional, HVLP, airless, or air assisted equipment, apply this product at 3-4 wet mils per coat. Let dry a minimum of 60 minutes. Sand with 280-320 grit, no-fill sandpaper and remove sanding dust with clean compressed air. This product must be sanded in between coats to ensure proper adhesion.

Clear: 384-497.2 sq. ft. per gallon at one mil dry film thickness.

White: 459-481 sq. ft. per gallon at one mil dry film thickness.

Clear:

Air Dry: at 78° F, relative humidity 50%
To touch: 10-12 minutes
To handle: 15-20 minutes
To sand/recoat: 30-40 minutes
Stackable: 16-24 hours

Force Dry:
Flash: 10 minutes
Bake: 30 min @ 105˚ F
Cool down: 10 min
Stack: 4-6 hours

White:

Air Dry: at 78 F, relative humidity 50%
To touch: 10-15 minutes
To handle: 25-35 minutes
To sand/recoat: 60 minutes
Stackable: 24 hours

Force Dry:
Flash: 10 minutes
Bake: 30 min @ 105˚ F
Cool down: 10 min
Stack: 4-6 hours

Reduction/Thinning*: Reduction is not necessary but may be required for certain
types of application, equipment, or if the EWH5 hardener is added. Use water for
reduction. Very little water is needed to reduce viscosity, typically no more than 5-
10% by volume.

Retarder: To improve flow and leveling or to assist with coalescing at lower
temperatures, use SOL-0090 at levels not to exceed 4% by volume (5 oz per
gallon). Maximum VOC when adding retarder as specified is < 275 grams per
liter.

* - See TDS