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Mikerla
I am sure this has been beaten to death but I would like clarity before purchasing SPI Epoxy Primer. I am in the process of having my car Dustless Blasted. 50% Crushed Glass 50% Garnet with Holdtight 102 100"1 in the water and rinse water. I was told by the operator of the DB franchise that is doing this work for me that there is no need to clean the surface after this process for epoxy primer.
In a recent discussion with SPI folks I was told otherwise.
I am just looking for some interaction between SPI and Holdtight 102 that might end up in me not having to do unnecessary work to apply this SPI epoxy primer that is held in such high esteem on the forums compared to the competition. PPG products specifically EPX which was suggested to use by quite a few of my trusted contacts and DPFL.
Can you guys talk to each other and agree on a recommendation for a FAQ answer?
I called Holdtight and they sent me the following information in an email.
"Mike,
The attached documents likely provide more information than you need.
The over-simplified explanation is that HoldTight 102 is an additive that causes
the blasting process to clean much deeper into the profile of the metal to
remove the salts and contaminants that you can't see and that are left behind
when blasting without it. Those microscopic salts and contaminants are what
cause flash-rust. Using HoldTight 102 leaves the metal surface so perfectly
clean that it won't flash-rust for 24 to 72 hours. HoldTight leaves nothing
behind, no film, no residue, and there is nothing to rinse off. It saves time
and money and promotes a stronger bond to the coating that will hold tight, look
better, and last longer. It is non-hazardous and biodegradable.
As I mentioned to you on the phone, Ken: ken.rossy@holdtight.com or Peter:
peter.petkas@holdtight.com are the two people who could get into deeper
technical explanations.
Best regards,
Reese Hazel
Operations Manager
HoldTight Solutions, Inc.
"
I have attached one of the documents that he sent as well.
In a recent discussion with SPI folks I was told otherwise.
I am just looking for some interaction between SPI and Holdtight 102 that might end up in me not having to do unnecessary work to apply this SPI epoxy primer that is held in such high esteem on the forums compared to the competition. PPG products specifically EPX which was suggested to use by quite a few of my trusted contacts and DPFL.
Can you guys talk to each other and agree on a recommendation for a FAQ answer?
I called Holdtight and they sent me the following information in an email.
"Mike,
The attached documents likely provide more information than you need.
The over-simplified explanation is that HoldTight 102 is an additive that causes
the blasting process to clean much deeper into the profile of the metal to
remove the salts and contaminants that you can't see and that are left behind
when blasting without it. Those microscopic salts and contaminants are what
cause flash-rust. Using HoldTight 102 leaves the metal surface so perfectly
clean that it won't flash-rust for 24 to 72 hours. HoldTight leaves nothing
behind, no film, no residue, and there is nothing to rinse off. It saves time
and money and promotes a stronger bond to the coating that will hold tight, look
better, and last longer. It is non-hazardous and biodegradable.
As I mentioned to you on the phone, Ken: ken.rossy@holdtight.com or Peter:
peter.petkas@holdtight.com are the two people who could get into deeper
technical explanations.
Best regards,
Reese Hazel
Operations Manager
HoldTight Solutions, Inc.
"
I have attached one of the documents that he sent as well.