Water Repellent Coatings
Tools and Equipment
Surface Preparation
- Surface must be clean, sound and free from oil, grease, curing compound, or any contamination. Any contaminants should be removed by light grit blastig.
- Water jet is then used as the end step of substrate cleaning.
Application
- It is recommended to apply two consecutive coats of water repellent coating at the stated rate of application with a maximum recoat time of 10 minutes, or one flood coat.
- Impregnation can be carried out using an airless spray machine, brush, or roller.
Recommendations
- Water repellents should not be applied on glass, wood, plastic, aluminum and metals.
- Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental exposure.
- Water repellents should not be applied when rain is forecasted within 24 hours.
- Wait at least 24 hours after rain or water cleaning.
- Be sure that impregnated surfaces by water repellents are not exposed to water and rain for at least 8 hours after application.
- Allow the treated surface to dry for at least 24 hours to develop maximum water repellency.
DCP range of water repellents
Repelicone K : Water repellent impregnation based on water borne silicone.
Repelicone L : General purpose water repellent impregnation based on solvent borne Silane/Siloxane.
Repelicone W : Water repellent impregnation based on water borne Silane/Siloxane.
Rep-Stone : Water repellent impregnation based on water borne silicone