Pre-Kote
Undercoats
Undercoat for One Pack Finishes

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
    Use Pre-Kote as an undercoat for Toplac or Interlux Super yacht enamels. Excellent obliteration allows for easy colour changing.
    * Range of colours to compliment topcoat
    * Easy application and rub down
    * Long overcoating times to allow coat-on-coat application
    The tough, flexible resins are long lasting, easy to apply and rub down, giving a smooth base for the finishing coat. Suitable for all primed wood, steel, alloy or GRP.

    PRODUCT INFORMATION
    Colour YUB000-White, YUB783-Red, YUG879-Blue Grey, YUK954-Dark Blue
    Finish Low sheen
    Specific Gravity 1.500
    Volume Solids 47% 
    Typical Shelf Life 2 yrs
    VOC (As Supplied) 363 g/lt
    Unit Size 750 ml 375 ml (some colours only) 2.5 Lt (some colours only)

    DRYING/OVERCOATING INFORMATION

    Drying

    5°C 15°C 23°C 35°C


    Touch Dry [ISO] 15hrs 6hrs 3hrs 1hrs
    Sandable 48hrs 30hrs 24hrs 24hrs


    Overcoating
    Substrate Temperature
    5°C 15°C 23°C 35°C
    Overcoated By Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max


    Brightside &nbsp36hrs &nbsp4days &nbsp24hrs &nbsp3days &nbsp16hrs &nbsp2days &nbsp4hrs &nbsp1days
    Interdeck &nbsp36hrs &nbsp4days &nbsp24hrs &nbsp3days &nbsp16hrs &nbsp2days &nbsp4hrs &nbsp1days
    Interlux Super &nbsp36hrs &nbsp4days &nbsp24hrs &nbsp3days &nbsp16hrs &nbsp2days &nbsp4hrs &nbsp1days
    Pre-Kote &nbsp36hrs &nbsp4days &nbsp24hrs &nbsp3days &nbsp16hrs &nbsp2days &nbsp4hrs &nbsp1days
    Toplac &nbsp36hrs &nbsp4days &nbsp24hrs &nbsp3days &nbsp16hrs &nbsp2days &nbsp4hrs &nbsp1days



    APPLICATION AND USE
    Preparation PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES:
    In Good Condition: Wash down with Super Cleaner, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Abrade with 180-220 grade paper.
    In Poor Condition: Remove all previous coatings and prime the substrate.
    PRIMING: All preparation for bare substrates is covered on the appropriate primer datasheet.
    BARE WOOD: Prime with Yacht Primer or UCP.
    STEEL: Prime with Yacht Primer or Interprotect.
    ALUMINIUM: Prime with Etch Primer followed by either Yacht Primer or Interprotect.
    GELCOAT/COMPOSITE: No priming necessary. Wash down with Super Cleaner, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Abrade with 180-220 grade paper.
    ALL SUBSTRATES: If any filling is required use the appropriate product from the Interfill range.


    Method Apply 1-2 coats. If maximum overcoating time of previous coating/primer is exceeded, abrade using 220-320 grade wet or dry paper. Remove dust with a dust wipe. To give extra depth of colour, Toplac or Interlux Super enamels may be added to the undercoat.


    Hints Mixing Stir well before use.
    Thinner YTA800,YTA063 Thinner No.1 (Thinner No.10 for spraying)
    Cleaner YTA800 Thinners No.1
    Ventilation and Humidity Control Apply in dry, well ventilated conditions.
    Airless Spray Pressure: 180 bar. Tip Size: 1365-1580.
    Conventional Spray For conventional spray application, reduce viscosity using Thinners No. 10 to 20 - 24 seconds, BS4. Pressure: 3-4 bar. Tip Size: 1.4-1.8 mm.


    Some Important Points Substrate temperature should be minimum 5°C/40°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Product temperature should be minimum 5°C/40°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 5°C/40°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Do not use below 5°C.


    Compatibility/Substrates Can be applied over all Interfill products. Only overcoat with one-pack paints. Not suitable for permanently immersed surfaces.


    Number of Coats 1-2


    Coverage (Theoretical) - 13.33 (m²/lt)

    (Practical) - 12.00 (m²/lt) by brush, 8 m²/lt by spray


    Recommended DFT 35 microns dry by brush
    Recommended WFT 75 microns wet by brush


    Application Methods Brush, Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray

    TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
    Storage GENERAL INFORMATION:
    Exposure to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life of Pre-Kote to be realised ensure that between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5°C/40°F and 35°C/95°F. Keep out of direct sunlight.
    TRANSPORTATION:
    Pre-Kote should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.

    Safety GENERAL: Read the label safety section for Health and Safety Information, also available from our Technical Help Line.
    DISPOSAL: Do not discard tins or pour paint into water courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to harden before disposal.
    Remainders of Pre-Kote cannot be disposed of through the municipal waste route or dumped without permit. Disposal of remainders must be arranged for in consultation with the authorities.

    IMPORTANT NOTES The information given in this sheet is not intended to be exhaustive. Any person using the product without first making further written enquiries as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at their own risk and we can accept no responsibility for the performance of the product or for any loss or damage (other than death or personal or injury resulting from negligence) arising out of such use. The information contained in this sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the light of experience and our policy of continuous product development.

    , International, the Akzo Nobel logo and other products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of, or licensed to Akzo Nobel.

    Regional Addresses
    Head Office
    International Paint Ltd
    P O Box 20980
    Oriel House
    16 Connaught Place
    London W2 2ZB
    United Kingdom
    tel: +44 (0) 171 479 6000
    fax: +44 (0) 171 479 6500
    European Region
    International Paint Ltd
    Stoneygate Lane
    Felling, Gateshead
    Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY
    United Kingdom

    tel: +44 (0) 191 469 6111
    fax: +44 (0) 191 438 3977
    Asia Region
    International Paint Singapore (Pte) Ltd
    449 Tagore Industrial Avenue
    01-03 Hong Joo Industrial
    Building
    Singapore 787820

    tel: +65 6453 1981
    fax: +65 6453 1778
    Australasia Region
    International Paint
    115 Hyde Road
    Yeronga, Brisbane
    Queensland 4104
    Australia

    tel: +61 (0) 7 3892 8866
    fax: +61 (0) 7 3892 4287
    North America Region
    International Paint LLC
    2270 Morris Avenue
    Union
    New Jersey 07083
    USA

    tel: +1 (0) 908 686 1300
    fax: +1 (0) 908 686 8545
    South America Region
    International Paint
    Rod Rap tavares, KM 18.5
    Predio Administrativo 11
    Butanta CEP 05577-300
    Sao Paulo, Brazil

    tel: +55 (0) 11 3789 2000
    fax: +55 (0) 11 3789 2200


    Ref:
    Issue Date:
    Supersedes:
    05000022
    14-Dec-2007
    26-Oct-2007