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High pressure clean
If Algae is present paint with a 4-1 solution of household bleach and water, allow to stand for 30 minutes, wash off with high pressure
A high pressure cleaner with a capacity of 180-200 bars is essential, (petrol driven) usually available to hire. Should this not be possible wash twice with lower rated machine. Remove any loose laitance with high pressure washer. Empty pool and mop dry.
Mosaics applicable: to marbelite and fibreglass pools
1.Clean mosaics if necessary, with mosaic wonder (note this is highly toxic and should not be undertaken without 3/4 length rubber gloves and face shield) See manufacturers instructions. Rinse well with hose. Oven cleaner also works
2.Check for missing tiles and grout. Re fix and re grout using mosaic fix or mosaic grout.
3.Feather edge of tiles to walls with grout if necessary

Fibreglass
If fibreglassis damaged or delaminating cut away affected areas with angle grinder. Clean plaster or marbelite by sanding with course sand paper.
Cut fibreglass mat (300g ) to size slightly larger than patch.
Apply thickly flowshield epoxy to sanded surface and work in the cloth, apply further thick coat to surface of cloth overlapping old fibreglass, allow to touch dry then apply Epoxyman poolcote GL as per instructions.
Fibreglass should be sanded before applying poolcote.

Epoxyman Poolcote
Prepare rollers secure nuts at the ends with no 10 spanner,
keep a spare on standby, just in case. Use broomsticks for ease of application.
Mixing:
Always use mechanical mixer. Mix for at least 3 minutes at slow speed if possible
Mix activator, primer/ poolcote in ratios supplied.

Primer Aquacote
Approximately 4-5 m2 per litre
Dampen the surfaces to be coated with a fine mist spray
Mark off areas of approximately 16-20 m2, starting from deep end.
Mechanical mix in proportions supplied i.e. 3-1 litre.
Pour mixed paint onto the floor in even areas within demarcated 16-20 m2 areas. Roll up the walls and floor. Mix next kit and continue same process. Work towards the steps Allow to dry for 2-3 hours.
In the event of the cured coating being left for more than 24 hours sand the cured paint with course sand paper 40-60 grit, then solvent wipe with epoxy thinners before proceeding with next coat.
This is important or next coat will de laminate after 6-12 months
Clean up. Water and mild detergent, rinse well after in clean water.
Discard used rollers.
WARNING DO NOT USE OR MIX THINNERS WITH PRIMER

Epoxyman Poolcote
Wear plastic shopping bags over shoes and continue.
First Coat:approximately 5-6m2 per litre
Mark off an areas approximately 10-12m2, starting from deepend.
Mechanical mix in proportions supplied.Once mixed pour into a clean bucket,add 5% epoxy thinners to original container swirl and pour contents into mixture,mix again for further 2 minutes.Pour mixed paint onto the floor in even areas within demarcated10-12m2 areas. Roll up the walls and floor. Mix next kit and continue same process.Allow to dry for 2-3 hours.(longer in winter)
In the event of the cured coatin g being left for more than 24 hours sand the cured paint with course sandpaper 40-60 grit, then solvent wipe with epoxy thinners before proceeding with next coat.

Epoxyman Poolcote
Final Coat
Wear plastic shopping bags over shoes and continue same as first coat. Allow to dry. Always try to have one kit over for any touch ups.
Clean Up-Clean Brushes in between coats with epoxy thinners.
Do not attempt to clean rollers rather discard.
Use new rollers if roller becomes worn or tatty
NB Only use epoxy thinners.
Do not mix up activators (primer and PoolcoteGL) they are clearly marked
Filling-Allow minimum 72 hours before filling. Winter 7 days
Rainwater will not harm coating or cure process provided it is dry before wetting.

Epoxyman Poolcote
Tips & tricks
Check weather forecast. Allow good 2-3 hours drying time before rain
Do not apply to surface if surface temperature is below 10 C
Subsequent coats can be applied on different days but preferably consecutive days. Sand paper and solvent wipe if 24 hours or more
Always pour first mix into a clean bucket, any contamination or unmixed activator will cause the mix to not cure.
Epoxy starts to set off once mixed and the process is hastened inside a container, for cutting keep in a roller tray. For rolling pour on the floor. It will allow you more time to apply.
Only mix one kit at a time, have someone mixing next kit whilst applying
Always ensure surfaces are clean and free from dust and loose laitance
Old Loose paint should be removed completely.
Do not try to remove leaves, insects or dust; allow to dry then remove and clean with sandpaper, touch up if necessary.
After filling get 500ml water sample and have tested for stabilising etc. Treat as a fibreglass pool
Always introduce chemicals through the weir with pump running
If in doubt please phone I can be reached on +27 82 678 1481

Epoxyman Poolcote
Please contact me if you have any problems or are not so sure on something
Tel: +27 33 3307037
Mobile: +27 826781481
Email: epoxyman@telkomsa.net
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