GRAVITEX PLUS
HS STONE CHIP PROTECTORTECHNICAL DATA SHEETTECHNICAL DATA SHEET & PROCESS GUIDEA hard, durable underbody coating that can be used to reproduce the manufacturers orginal stone chip protectivefinish. Sound and vibration dampening makes it ideal for use inside compartments and panels.

PROPERTIES•

Ready to use 1K formula•High build formula covers weld marks and seams•

Protects against stone chips, salt, damp and rust

Available Colours•Grey•Black•WhiteTECHNICAL DATASubstrates•Original Paint•

Bare steel•For aluminium and galvanised surfaces an etchprimer such as U-POL ACID#8 is recommended

3.75 - 4.25 poise

Viscosity
1.01 - 1.03

Specific gravity g/cm³

APPLICATION GUIDETools Required••••Degreaser
U-POL GUN/1

Abrasives
Painters Overalls

Substrate Preparation
To achieve best results, good preparation is essential. Degrease with U-POL Precleaner(S2000, S2001 or S2002). Abrade the surface:
Original cured paint: wet flat with P400
GRP, SMC, Glass fibre, Polyester Filler: dry flat with P180.
Before applying primer, clean lightly once more with SYSTEM 20 Degreasers and dry
thoroughly.

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Viscosity Poise

3.75 - 4.25 poise

Working Pot-Life @ 20°C

n/a

U-POL GUN/1
Gun tip sizen/a

Air Pressure at the gun

3 - 5 bar
The product is supplied ready for use.
Equipment can be cleaned with standard solvent
based gun cleaner or thinner.

Coats

1 - 2 coats
Build / microns

approx 100 - 150 per coat

Flash-off @ 20°C
Between coats

10 - 15 mins

overcoat time@ 20°C

4 - 6 hours depending on film build and ambient
temperature

Drying Times

Over Painting

U-POL GRAVITEX -TDS - EN-NEWGRAVITEX can be overpainted with most paint systems. For optimum gloss and duarbility
the use of a primer is recommended.

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Shelf Life

2 years from date of manufacture in sealed original containers.
5°C - 25°CRecommended Storage Temperature
Equipment can be cleaned with standard solvent based thinner.
Equipment Cleaning

VOC Information
The EU limit for this product (product category: IIBe) in ready to use form is 840g/litre.
The VOC content of this product in ready to use form is 430g/litre
Order CodeFormat

Colour

GRA/NB1

1L Bottle

BLACK

GRA/GG1

1L Bottle

GREY

GRA/BW1

1L Bottle

WHITE

IMPORTANT: FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. Read full instructions before use.
This product contains hazardous materials and therefore appropriate personal protective equipment should always be used. Pleaserefer to the label and consult the safety data sheet for full handling instructions and personal protection information. U-POL disclaims any liability
where the user does not wear the recommended personal protective equipment. The above data is for information only and may change without
prior notice. It is the Buyers responsibility to ensure the suitability of the products for their own use and check the information is up to date. The
recommendation of use of our products and application in our technical data sheets are based on our knowledge and experience. These datasheets are available via your local stockist or via the U-POL website at WWW.U-POL.COM. U-POL is not responsible for the results obtained byothers over whose methods we have no control and thereof U-POL is not liable for consequential or incidental damages including loss of profits.

U-POL Ltd
4th Floor, The Grange, 100 High Street
London, N14 6BN
WWW.U-POL.COM

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UK SalesInternational

Technical

T: +44 (0)20 8492 5920
F: +44 (0)20 8150 5605
uk.sales@u-pol.com

T: +44 (0)20 8492 5900
F: +44 (0)20 8150 5605
sales@u-pol.com

T: +44 (0)1933 230 310
F: +44 (0)1933 425 797
technicaldepartment@u-pol.com

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