12/29/2017
User Guide for
B/OX
™
312 GEL
1.)
Degrease
Do not use petroleum solvents.
Degrease using alcohol, chlorinated solvents, vapor degreasing, a
liquid detergent, E-Kleen 154 acid base cleaner, or E-Kleen 163 at room temperature. Let the cleaner
work for
1-3
minutes
.
NOTE:
If the part(s) has been sand-blasted or mechanically prepared, the cleaning step can be
skipped as long as the parts are free from any oils, lacquers, finger prints, or other soils.
If this is
the case, skip to step 3.
2.)
Rinse
Rinse with running water and damp sponge or cloth.
If water breaks occur, return to step one and
reapply cleaner. Water breaks indicate the substrate is not clean.
3.)
Blacken
Blacken
using full-strength B/OX 312 GEL; apply with cotton swab, sponge, or brush with a light
rubbing action for
1-3 minutes
, ensuring a smooth and even coverage. You may reapply fresh gel if
the reaction has stopped.
NOTE:
The depth of brown is controlled by the length of time the solution is left in contact
with the metal surface.
4.)
Rinse
Rinse several times with running water and then with water containing 2oz per gallon of baking soda
to remove residual solution. The baking soda will ensure complete neutralization and removal of the
residual acidic B/OX 312 GEL solution.
NOTE:
If residual solution is not completely removed, surface may corrode while drying.
5.)
Dry
Wipe dry, or force-dry with a heat gun. Do not use compressed air to dry!
6.)
Seal
Option
6a.
For a somewhat oily finish:
use E-Tec 502
Option 6b.
For a soft, non-tacky dry finish:
use E-Tec 505
Option
6c.
For a hard, clear acrylic finish
: use E-Tec 520
Option 6d.
For a clear wax finish:
E-Tec 521
Option
6e.
For architectural finishes:
use E-Tec 520, E-Tec 521, or RENWAX. Please see
relevant Technical Data Sheets for more information on how to use these products.
