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METALGRADE READY-STICK
Instructions for use
Before proceeding, please read the following information application carefully to ensure that proper procedures are fully understood. MetalGrade Ready-Stick is a two component, solvent free, fast curing, synthetic metal repair compound. Areas of application Sealing of leaks in pipes, tanks, radiators, ducts etc.
1. Surface preparation
Heavy contamination due to oil or grease must be removed using a Cleaner. Where possible, abrasive blasting is the preferred surface preparation, especially in fluid flow repairs.
A) Remove all contamination (oil, grease and dirt) with a cleaner.
2. Mixing
Only sufficient product which can be applied within the usable life should be mixed. This should be broken off or cut from both sticks in the ratio of 1 : 1. Cut off equal size pieces from both the Base and Activator sticks. Mix Base and Activator in the ratio of 1 : 1. Re-close the plastic wrapper sleeve immediately after use. The two components should then be thoroughly mixed by hand kneading until completely streak free and in a uniform black colour.
B) Remove all loose rust and surface coatings.
C) Roughen the surface, preferably with abrasive blasting. Alternatively a die grinder, needle scalar or angle grinder may be used. If grinding make sure the surface is roughened, not polished. Where grinding or needle gunning is used, the surface should be cross scored to improve adhesion. D) To ensure that all contamination is removed carry out a final degreasing with a cleaner. Cloths should be frequently changed to avoid spreading contamination. On deeply pitted surfaces of porous castings, the cleaner should be worked into the surface by brush and washed off using excess cleaner.
E) Parts (for example, threads or bearing surfaces) which must remain in position during application but which should not adhere to MetalGrade Ready-Stick must be coated with a release agent.
Cut off equal length of Base & Activator sticks
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Thoroughly mix by hand kneading until streak free
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