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Thank you for your assistance in running this brief test for for ElectraGuard to substrate bond strength.  This test is to help us evaluate the bond strength and electrical conductivity of The ElectraGuard "paint on" epoxy in combination with your existing substrate.  We’ve made every attempt to include all of the necessary tools that will be needed to apply the material. Please feel free to contact us personally with any questions.  We are available to you 24/7 on our Technical support hotline at 719-331-0656. 

1. Lightly abrade the top surface of substrate to be coated using the enclosed sandpaper.  An area of 2’ x 2’ or larger is recommended. Sweep or vacuum up the dust, wipe with clean paper towel or rag.

2.  Remove lid from quart container of ElectraGuard; slowly pour in entire (approximately 4 ounce) container of ElectraGuard Catalyst.  Note: If catalyst appears white and slightly murky immerse in hot water for ˝ hour prior to use.  When catalyst has been added to Quart container of ElectraGuard, replace container lid and lightly agitate for approximately 5 minutes to thoroughly mix ingredients.

3. Allow the container to stand for 5 minutes.  Pour a very small amount of the catalyzed ElectraGuard on the area to be coated and roll with enclosed paint roller.  The goal is to apply the coating as thin as possible.

4. Replace lid on container of ElectraGuard and allow the first coat to dry for approximately 1 hour (dry to the touch).  After 1 hour lightly agitate sample container, remove lid and pour another small amount onto sample area, roll in place.  Replace lid on container of ElectraGuard and discard in approved manor. Allow the coating to dry for up to 3 days.

5. Using the enclosed brush apply 2 thin even coats of ElectraThane metal enhanced sealer to the cured ElectraGuard, allow to dry completely prior to testing for electrical conductivity and bond strength.

6. Test electrical conductivity per ESD S7.1 using equipment similar to out ElectraMeg 1000

7. Test bond strength as follows: With a razor knife etch a 1" x 1" "tic-tac-toe" pattern on the epoxy.  Cover this pattern with standard masking tape, wait 5 minutes and quickly pull masking tape from pattern.  Observe the tape.  When a good bond is achieved minimal material will be removed with the tape.  Remember, the bond strength of this material will continue to improve for about a week.  If your test area appears sound and well bonded and the conductivity meets your specifications for electrical conductivity follow the full scale application instructions as posted at: How to install ElectraGuard Epoxy.