Ventilate Work Area

Items You Will Need (Not included)

100 Grit Sand Paper
Rubber Gloves
Metal coating Tray
4" coating Roller Cage
2" coating Brush
Masking Tape
2 Quarts Xylene Solvent

Now You Are Ready to Begin

1. Scrape out and clean heavy dirt and grime
   
2. Remove drain plugs
   
3. Mask off mounting bolts, brackets, screw heads, etc.
   
4. Mask off areas that are not to be coated with Durabak
   
5. Using 100 grit sand paper, abrade all surfaces where Durabak is to be applied, leaving no glossy areas
   
6. Blow out or wipe down truck bed or jeep tub, etc removing all sanding dust.
   
7. Using rubber gloves, wipe down all sanded areas with xylene (note: do not use lacquer thinner or other solvents)
   
8. When Xylene has dried (about 1/2 hour) open the Durabak and stir with an electric drill or coating stick
   
9. Pour a portion of the Durabak into the roller tray, cover the can, and begin your application.
   
10. Apply first coat as a thin coat to cover. Do not try to "color" coat with the first application; it is ok to have some of the base color show through. The second coat will color coat.
    
11. Fill in seams, corners and hard to reach areas with a 2" coating brush and dab the Durabak.
    
12. Next apply the Durabak to the side panels.
    
13. After the first coat has been applied allow the Durabak time to set up (apprx 1 hour).
    
14. Pour a little xylene over the roller pads and brushes to prevent dry out
    
15. The second coat can be applied as soon as the first coat is tacky or touch dry (usually about 1 hour).
    
16. An optional accelerator packet may be added to hasten the drying and curing process.
    
17. Repeat application process for second coat
    
18. Remove masking tape immediately after applying the second coat
    
19. Allow the Durabak to dry for several hours (more in cold dry conditions and less in warm humid conditions).
    
20. Avoid cleaning or chemical exposure for 4 days.

Factoid:
The average workplace accident results in 5 days of lost work!!!

The Durabak Company
Phone: 303-690-7190