GACOFLEX HYPALON® AND NEOPRENE COATINGS

GACOFLEX H-22 can be used on neoprene or hypalon®.

GACOFLEX is not a suitable coating for PVC Plastic.

Materials Needed
	GACOFLEX paint (Item# 1932 or 1934)
	GACOFLEX Thinner (Item# 1922)
	GACOFLEX H-22 Activator (optional) (Item# 1937)
	Natural bristle brush
	Lint free cloth
	Paint stir stick
	Plastic mix cup
	Measuring device (something you will not use in the kitchen)

Safety Precautions

• Chemical resistant gloves (i.e. Nitrile gloves)
• Work in a well ventilated area (garage or shady area works well)
• Organic fume resperator
• Eye Protection

Seepage hole location and treatment

1. Inflate your boat and wipe surfaces with detergent suds to locate any seepage holes.
2. Mark holes and deflate your boat.
3. Wipe the area of the seepage with Gacoflex thinner 3-4 times in patches of about two square inches around each seep hole. The thinner both cleans surfaces and opens fabric pores..
4. If using activator, mix paint and activator now. (Activator to paint ratio is 1oz activator to 1 gallon paint)
5. Thin Gacoflex coating with thinner at a ratio of approximately 1 part thinner to 10 parts coating. Remember, if the coating is too thick, it will peel off.
6. Apply coating with a brush rather than a roller. Two thin coats are better than one thick coat. Apply the coating to an area about two square inches around the hole. Dry time for first coat 1 hour. Apply second coat within 3 hours.
7. Re-inflate to hold the boat "softly" in shape..
8. Repeat the above steps if you detect seepage.
9. If you are going to coat the raft tubes, proceed to "Overall Surface Treatment" directions below.
10. Optimal curing time is approximately 24 hours.

Overall surface treatment

1. Wipe down tubes with Gacoflex thinner. The thinner will establish a "tack" on the surface.
   Note: Gacoflex should be applied immediately after thinner application to take advantage of the "tack" for a better bond.
2. Successive coats should be applied about an hour apart for the best bond. To avoid coat wrinkle, do not wait more than three hours. On previously applied coats which have completely dried, wipe lightly with a dampened thinner rag, but do not allow the thinner to "puddle".
3. Leave the boat "softly" inflated for about 48 hours. If deflating before one week, wipe completely with talc to prevent the coated surfaces from sticking together. This can occur even after the coating seems to be dry.
   
   Note: Year round use of 303 protectant is recommended between uses and before storage of your inflatable.

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