Columbia Coronado 25, Owenrs Manual

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SECTION 6
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6.4.1 (continued)
2. After the area has been thoroughly sanded, mask off the
area to be finished with tape and paper. Be sure to
cover all areas that will be exposed to overspray, or
spatter if you are using a brush.
3. Clean the area thoroughly with a white cloth saturated with
the thinner specified by the enamel manufacturer. Remove all
dust or debris.
C. Preparing the 'Epoxy Enamel and Spray Equipment
1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the
package label. If a two-part enamel is used, be sure to
measure accurately and mix thoroughly.
2. Follow manufacturer's instructions for thinning. It is
important that you do not over thin the enamel and
that you use the specified thinner.
3. If you are going to spray the enamel, test the spray pattern
on a piece of cardboard and adjust pattern control and
trigger to regulate pattern.
D. Applying the Epoxy Enamel
1. Position surface and/or lights so that you can see the
spray pattern as it forms on the surface.
If you use a brush be sure it is a good, properly
prepared bristle. Brush the enamel on evenly.
2. If multiple coats are specified by the enamel
manufacturer, allow proper drying time and sand
lightly between coats.
6.4.2 Protective Maintenance
One of the major benefits of a fiber glass reinforced structure is the
reduction of maintenance chores. There are only three relatively easy
maintenance rules to follow to keep the surface looking like new.