Owatrol Aquanett, Removes Old And New Wood Oil

Product Description

AQUANETT® is a powerful, water washable, solvent free remover and cleaner that strips out new, old and encrusted oils from exterior wooden surfaces and cleans severely weathered wood.Biodegradable, AQUANETT® is suitable for environmentally sensitive areas while its gel consistency means it will not run, making it ideal for vertical surfaces. Easy to apply and fast acting, AQUANETT® quickly and efficiently removes the mill glaze, which is created in the manufacturing process, from the surface of new wood, thus improving the penetration and adhesion of a finish.

Properties

• Removes Teak and other oils from woods, blackened by UV rays.
• Water washable – Oils are dissolved in water.
• Deep cleans severely weathered wood.
• Removes Mill Glaze – Improves the penetration and bonding of a finish.
• Gel consistency – Does not run.
• Ready to use. Fast Acting.
• Easy application.
• Biodegradable – Does not contain solvent or paraffin.

Surface Preparation

• Remove any loose and flaking finish.
• Brush off any physical surface contamination e.g. moss, general dirt etc.

Application

• Use as is, Do Not dilute.
• Work large areas in zones.
• Always work in the direction of the grain. Do Not use a wire brush.
• After rinsing, immediately treat surface with NET-TROL®* while still wet.
• Allow wood to dry thoroughly, 2-3 days, before applying the finish.

Test Procedure

• Apply AQUANETT®
• Allow to work 5 minutes.
• Scrub surface to see if finish or dirt is lifting.
• If lifting commence with job, if not wait a further 5 minutes and test again, continue this process up to a maximum of 20 minutes.

Stripping and Cleaning

• Work in areas that can be completed in 5-20 minutes, then move on to the next area until entire surface is stripped or clean.
• Apply AQUANETT® to the area to be stripped or cleaned and allow to work.
• After time established in the test, scrub surface with a stiff nylon brush, if required flush with water at the same time OR use a pressure washer (max 60 bars/870 psi).
• Thoroughly rinse the surface after stripping/cleaning including any adjacent areas, with fresh clean water.

NB: The use of hot water makes the job easier.

Removing Mill Glaze

• Apply AQUANETT® to the area to be treated.
• Allow to work 15 minutes.
• Scrub surface with stiff nylon scrubbing brush, if required flush with water at the same time OR use a pressure washer (max 60 bars/870 psi).
• After removing the mill glaze, thoroughly rinse the surface including any adjacent areas with fresh clean water.

Consult us for additional information and advice prior to using AQUANETT® on Oak and Chestnut.

Technical Data

• Biodegradability: Easily Biodegradable. Certificate Number: OECD 301 F.
• Viscosity: Gel structure.
• Specific Gravity at 20°C (68°F): 1.03 ± 0.05.
• Physical State: Viscous liquid.
• Flammability: Not classed as flammable.
• Shelf Life: 18 months in original unopened packaging.
• Container Size: 1L, 2.5L, 10L.
• Appearance & Odour: Blue-Green, disinfectant odour.
• VOC: < 0.05 % (0.5 g/l).