CATEGORY
Waterproofing / UV Protection
DESCRIPTION
TRI-3 is a water-based light pink saturator coat, based on a modified pure acrylic. TRI-3 has been specially formulated to completely seal and protect new fabric on fabric covered Aircraft from the elements. TRI-3 has an elongation of over 200 percent allowing it to stretch with your aircraft fabric with no cracking. It is recommended that top coats applied must also be flexible.
FEATURES
- Waterproof
- Very flexible
- Excellent U.V. protection
- Adhesion promoted
- Light barrier
AREAS OF USE
- UV and Light blocking primer and saturator for fabric covered aircraft
SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION FOR NEW FABRIC
1. Clean all applied new fabric with methylated spirits and water mixed in a 1:1 ratio. Allow to dry.
2. TRI-3 is supplied ready for use.
3. Apply 1 coat with a sponge brush to all hard surfaces and tapes. Allow 2 hours @ 25°C to dry.
4. Apply 1 coat to all fabric with a sponge brush, ensuring to force the Tri-3 Saturator into the cloth.
Make sure no ridges or excessively thick areas are left. Allow to dry.
5. Using a 400-grit water paper, lightly sand any imperfections from the surface (Caution: do not
sand through the Tri-3 Saturator coating to the fabric). Remove all sanding dust.
6. Apply a second coat to all fabric by spray application. (Spray: 1.2mm spray nozzle with no
dilution). Should dilution be necessary, then dilute with distilled water at no more than 5% of total
product. Allow 2 hours to dry between coats @ 25°C.
7. Apply by spray as many coats as necessary to completely cover and seal the fabric (no light must
be visible through the fabric once final coats have been applied).
8. Allow at least 48 hours @ 25°C to cure before over coating with top coats.
9. Top coats: Please contact Orion Aircraft (Kevin Hopper) for recommended top coats.
skyworxaviation@icon.co.za
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
- Do not paint below 8°C.
- Do not paint if humidity is 80% or more.
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Apply by Sponge Brush
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Clean all equipment with water immediately after use.
STORAGE
Keep stored in cool, dry conditions and away from children.
Contact Orion Aircraft (Kevin Hopper) for all purchases.