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Sand the tag thoroughly to roughen the surface. Sand all areas except the critical areas
mentioned above. Be careful not to damage any external sensors such as the temperature
sensor probe
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Clean with a rag and isopropyl alcohol or acetone
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Insert the communication’s connector plug and cover with a rectangle of masking tape
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Cut or punch a 6 mm (1/4”) circle of masking tape and place this over the LED area to enable viewing
once the tag is painted—swipe a magnet over the communication’s connector plug to determine
the LED position
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Clean the tag again with isopropyl alcohol or acetone, avoiding the masking tape. Do not
handle the tag without gloves once cleaned
Interprotect Primer Application
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Mix thoroughly the 2000E primer base
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Measure three parts by volume of 2000E base and one-part 2001E hardener and mix
thoroughly
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Allow to rest for 10 minutes to pre-cure
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Apply to tag with a brush, painting all surfaces evenly, except the critical sensors that have
been taped off—avoid drips and wet areas that will dry at a different rate
Primer Drying Time
It is critically important that the first coat of Micron66 be applied when the primer is still tacky.
This is determined using a “thumb-print test.” After the primer has dried for 10 minutes, use a gloved hand
to touch the tag’s surface to see if it leaves a print on the paint. If paint sticks to the glove, it needs to dry
longer. If the primer feels tacky and leaves a mark without getting paint on your finger, then it is ready to
overcoat with Micron66.
Drying times vary with temperature and humidity; however, 10 minutes is typical in warmer climates.
If the primer is left too long and has cured hard, then another coat of primer will need to be applied
and the process repeated for a tacky base.
Micron66 Application and Drying Time
Mix the can of Micron66 well with a strong stir stick. Shaking the can is not effective as the copper will
have settled to the bottom of the can so it must be mixed thoroughly.
Immediately brush a coat of Micron66 onto the whole tag and antennas once the primer is tacky.
