Owatrol Prepdeck 3 in 1 Stripper / Cleaner

Description

Owatrol Prepdeck 3 in 1 Strips, Removes dirt and mill glaze. A waterborne multi functional product for professionals or DIY it cleans weathered wood, strips away previous finishes, and when diluted it also removes mill glaze on new wood preparing the surface for a penetrative finish. Suitable for use on all exterior timber, decking, cladding, log cabins and furniture – soft or hardwoods.

Ideal Uses

• Owatrol Prepdeck 3 in 1 Stripper/Cleaner may be used on soft or hardwoods and thermo (burnt) wood.
• It is ideal for garden decks, fences, cladding, log homes and garden furniture.
• Perfect for the removal of stains, finishes and wood grade stamps.
• Great for getting rid of mill glaze easily, thus allowing the wood to get the best finish possible.

Dilutions Guidance

• To strip old finishes and grade stamps – use undiluted.
• To reduce mill glaze – add 1 part Prepdeck to 4 parts water – except for Ipe; then add 1 part Prepdeck to 1 part water.
• To clean – Dilute 1 part Prepdeck to 5 parts water up to a maximum of 1 part Prepdeck to 20 parts water, depending on condition of the surface.

Caution

• When using Prepdeck you must neutralise the surface immediately with Owatrol Net-trol. This prevents a reaction with the new coating to be applied.
• Always carry out a preliminary test prior to commencing the job, to determine the contact time necessary for stripping or cleaning the wood.
• Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing.
• Hardwoods including exotic hardwoods and woods rich in tannins such as Cedar, Oak, Teak, Ipe etc may darken with Prepdeck.
• Where Prepdeck has darkened the wood DO NOT allow it to dry, prior to using Net-Trol or a 1 part bleach to 3 parts water solution (see Technical Data Sheet).
• Cover and protect everything you do not wish to strip or clean, including plants, shrubs and any aluminium surfaces.
• When stripping vertical surfaces, work from bottom to top to avoid streaking.
• Apply between 5°C and 35°C.
• Do not apply in direct sunlight or on a hot surface.
• Do not allow Prepdeck to dry on the surface. If drying occurs dampen with a mist application of water.

For further advice and information regarding the preparation for and application of Owatrol Prepdeck please refer to the Technical Data Sheet.