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1. Surface Preparation: Surfaces should be
structurally sound and free of dirt, oil, release agents or other residues. It may
be applied to wet surfaces, however, for best results apply on clean, dry surfaces.
2. Application: Use caulk gun. Cut spout to
desired bead size. Puncture inner seal. Apply when surface temperature is between
10ºF and 120ºF. Surfaces below freezing should be free of frost. Large
beads applied in warm temperature, 95ºF or hotter, may exhibit slight bubbling.
This is due to the solvents trying to escape too quickly through the surface of
the skin, but overall performance is not impaired.
3. Tooling: Exposed beads may be tooled by
dipping finger in soapy water. Let finger "float" lightly over the lumps to smooth
the bead out.
4. Repair: Repair of previously applied material
may be done at any time. Newly applied Lexel will actually weld itself to the previously
applied material.
5. Painting: Allow Lexel to cure 24-48 hours
before painting with latex paints. Allow double cure time in temperatures less than
40ºF. Lexel must cure 30 days before applying oil-based paints; otherwise the
paint surface will remain tacky for 2 weeks or more, depending on temperature and
paint brand.
6. Cleaning: Surfaces, tools and hands may
be cleaned with orange-based cleaners, mineral spirits or paint thinner. (If using
mineral spirits or paint thinner, be sure to wash your hands with soap to remove
residual cleaning solvent.)
7. Storage: If there is product left-over in
the container when finished, wrap the entire nozzle in Saran Wrap®
or aluminum foil and tighten with a rubber band. (NOTE: Polyethylene wraps will
not keep the adhesive from curing in the nozzle. Saran Wrap® works
best.)
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