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Jotun Hardtop Clear is a two component chemically curing aliphatic acrylic polyurethane coating. It has a high gloss finish with excellent gloss retention.
It is typically used as a clear coat in a polyurethane system, or on epoxy/epoxy mastic systems for topsides, decks, superstructures on ships, or for other industrial uses.
- To be used as a topcoat in atmospheric environments
- Good chemical resistance
- UV resistant clear coat
- Highly durable finish
- High gloss finish with Excellent gloss retention
- Touch Dry in 1.5hrs @23°C
Professional use only - from the 24th August 2023, adequate training is required before industrial or professional use of this product.
Should you require training, visit - https://www.safeusediisocyanates.eu/
Professional use only - from the 24th August 2023, adequate training is required before industrial or professional use of this product.
Should you require training, visit - https://www.safeusediisocyanates.eu/
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- Features & Benefits
- Film Thickness Per Coat
- Surface Preparation
- Application
- Drying & Curing Time
- Induction time & Pot Life
- Heat Resistance
- Product Compatibility
- Caution
Features & Benefits
- Two component chemically curing aliphatic acrylic polyurethane coating
- High gloss finish with excellent gloss retention
- Good chemical resistance
- Used as topcoat in atmospheric environments
- Highly durable finish
- UV resistant clear coat
- High gloss finish with Excellent gloss retention
- Touch Dry in 1.5hrs @23°C
Film Thickness Per Coat
Typical recommended specification range
- Dry Film Thickness: 10 - 20 μm
- Wet Film Thickness: 24 - 45 μm
- Theoretical Spreading Rate: 46 - 23 m²/L
Can be applied up to 75 µm wet film thickness on horizontal areas.
Can be applied up to 25% higher than maximum specified film thickness without loss of technical properties.
For best possible UV protection of the substrate the dry film thickness should be built up to 30-50µm, 2-3 coats.
Surface Preparation
To secure lasting adhesion to the subsequent product all surfaces shall be clean, dry and free from any contamination.
Coated Surfaces:
- Clean, dry and undamaged compatible coating is required
Refer to the Application Guide (AG) in the Data Sheets Tab for additional information.
Application
Application Methods
The product can be applied by:
- Spray: Use air spray or airless spray
- Brush: Recommended for stripe coating and small areas. Care must be taken to achieve the specified dry film thickness
- Roller: Use 2mm nap foam rollers or 5mm nap natural hair rollers
Product Mixing Ratio (by volume)
- Hardtop Clear Comp A: 3 part(s)
- Hardtop Clear Comp B: 1 part
Thinner/Cleaning Solvent
Guiding Data for Airless Spray
- Nozzle tip (inch/1000): 11-17
- Pressure at nozzle (minimum): 150 bar / 2100 psi
Guiding Data for Air Spray
- Refer to the Application Guide (AG) in the Data Sheets Tab for additional information
Drying & Curing Time
Substrate Temperature | 5°C | 10°C | 23°C | 40°C |
---|---|---|---|---|
Surface (touch) dry | 4hrs | 4h | 1.5h | 1h |
Walk-on-dry | 12hrs | 8h | 2h | 2h |
Dry to over coat, minimum | 12hrs | 8h | 2h | 2h |
Dried/cured for service | 21 days | 14 days | 7 days | 4 days |
For maximum overcoating intervals, refer to the Application Guide (AG) for this product.
Drying and curing times are determined under controlled temperatures and relative humidity below 85 %, and at average of the DFT range for the product.
Surface (touch) dry: The state of drying when slight pressure with a finger does not leave an imprint or reveal tackiness.
Walk-on-dry: Minimum time before the coating can tolerate normal foot traffic without permanent marks, imprints or other physical damage.
Dry to over coat, minimum: The recommended shortest time before the next coat can be applied.
Dried/cured for service: Minimum time before the coating can be permanently exposed to the intended environment/medium.
Induction Time & Pot Life
- Induction time @23°C: 10 mins
- Pot life @23°C: 3 hours
Heat Resistance
Dry, atmospheric:
- Continuous: 120°C
- Peak: 140°C
Peak temperature duration max. 1 hour.
The temperatures listed relate to retention of protective properties. Aesthetic properties may suffer at these temperatures.
Product Compatibility
Depending on the actual exposure of the coating system, various primers and topcoats can be used in combination with this product. Some examples are shown below. Please contact our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for details.
Previous coat: Epoxy, zinc epoxy, epoxy mastic, polyurethane
Caution
- This product is for professional use only
- The applicators and operators shall be trained, experienced and have the capability and equipment to mix/stir and apply the coatings correctly and according to Jotun's technical documentation
- Applicators and operators shall use appropriate personal protection equipment when using this product
- This guideline is given based on the current knowledge of the product
- Any suggested deviation to suit the site conditions shall be forwarded to the responsible Jotun representative for approval before commencing the work
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Jotun
- For Use By
- Professional Use
- Application Method
- Brush, Roller, Spray
- Sheen
- Gloss
- Colour
- Clear
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Two-Pack
- Pack Size
- 20L
- Application
- Brush, Roller, Spray
- Coverage
- 23m²/L - 48m²/L
- Touch Dry
- 1.5 hours
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Pot Life
- 3 hours @23°C
- Suitable For Use On
- Atmospheric Environments
- Finish
- Gloss
- Application Method
- Roller
- Application Method
- Spray
- Application Method
- Brush
- Product Usage Type
- Topcoat
- Product Range
- Hardtop
- Colour Family
- Clear
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jotun Hardtop Clear is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
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