Owatrol Prepdeck, High Grade Stripper For Wood Finishes, Grade Stamps And Mill Glaze

Product Description

Prepdeck® stripper/cleaner is a professional, high-grade product specially designed for the removing of old solid and semi transparent stains, grade stamps and other finishes from wood. Diluted it makes a powerful cleaner for removing dirt and other surface contaminants and is a fast easy way to remove mill glaze so that new wood will accept a penetrating finish.

Properties

• Strips oils and old finishes from exterior woods including 100 % acrylics.
• Removes Mill Glaze on new wood.
• Cleans weathered wood.
• Removes grade stamps.
• Improves penetration of finishes on new wood.
• Use neat or diluted.
• 3 products in one.

Surface Preparation

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

Application

• Shake or stir product well before and during use including diluted solutions.
• Use PREPDECK® as is or dilute according to “Dilutions” above.
• After rinsing immediately neutralise surface with NET-TROL®* except where TROPITECH® ALL IN ONE* is the chosen finish. See “After stripping/cleaning” below.
• Always work in th direction of the grain. Do Not use a wire brush.
• Work large areas in zones.
• Allow wood to dry thoroughly, 2-3 days, before refinishing.

Test Procedure

• Apply Prepdeck. Allow to work 10 minutes. Scrub surface to see if finish or dirt is lifting.
• If lifting commence with the job, if not wait a further 5 minutes and test again, continue this process up to a maximum of 30 minutes.

Stripping and Cleaning

• Work in areas that can be completed in 15-30 minutes.
• Apply PREPDECK® 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 at 725-1500 psi (50-103 bars) depending on the type of wood.
• Rinse thoroughly with fresh clean water, using the highest pressure from the water source available or use a pressure washer at 500-1000 psi (35-70 bars). Rinse adjacent areas at the same time.NB: Any areas of stubborn stain/finish may be spot treated. Allow wood to become damp. Apply PREPDECK and allow to work for a short period. Remove as directed above.

Removing Mill Glaze

• Apply PREPDECK® to the area to be treated.
• Allow to work 20-30 minutes.
• Scrub surface with a stiff nylon brush or use a pressure washer at 725-1500 psi (50-103 bars) depending on the type of wood.
• Rinse thoroughly with fresh clean water, using the highest pressure from the water source available or use a pressure washer at 500-1000 psi (35-70 bars). Rinse adjacent areas at the same time.

Removing Grade Stamps

• Apply PREPDECK® undiluted and scrub until stamp is gone.
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Consult us for additional information and advice prior to using PREPDECK® on Oak and Chestnut.

Technical Data

• Biodegradability: Easily Biodegradable. Certificate Number: OECD 301 F.
• Viscosity: Fluid liquid.
• Gravity at 20°C (68°F): 1.05 ± 0.05.
• Physical State: Liquid.
• Flammability: Not classed as flammable.
• Shelf Life: 18 months in original unopened container.
• Container Size: 1L, 2.5L, 10L.
• Appearance: Yellowish White or Amber.
• VOC: N/A.

Restrictions

PREPDECK® will not remove the following types of coatings 2 pack or baked on paints. Polyurethane paint and varnish. Do not use on aluminium.