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MARTIN-SENOUR PAINTS AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION TRIPLE ETCH ® Phosphate Conversion Coating 6877 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TRIPLE ETCH® 6877 is a ready-to-use conversion coating. 6877 deposits a layer of zinc phosphate on the metal surface for excellent corrosion resistance and to promote paint adhesion. TECHNICAL DATA " Color Clear, colorless " Freezing point 32°F " Photochemically reactive No " Flash point None " Viscosity Consistency of water " Treatment area 1,600 sq.

ft./ gallon SUITABLE SUBSTRATES Cold rolled steel, iron, long terne (lead coated), spangled and minimum spangled galvanized steel*, Galvaneal steel, or PAINT 3GRIP® 1 . *Note: With the inconsistencies of galvanized steel, consult your Martin-Senour representative for substrate testing and system recommendations. SURFACE PREPARATION (For the following products refer to label or product data page for complete information) 1.

To remove dirt and water-soluble contaminants, wash with mild detergent and hot water. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean dry cloth. 2.

To remove grease, oil, and other solvent soluble contaminants, solvent clean metal substrate with KLEANZ-EASY® Solvent Cleaner 6383 or KLEANZ-EASY II" Low VOC Surface Cleaner 6388. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 3.

Remove rust and oxidation by sanding or grinding. 4. Apply IRON-ETCH® 6878 to further remove rust or oxidation.

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metal is heavily rusted, pitted, or oxidized remove by sandblasting, to obtain a rust free white metal surface. Do not use 6878 if metal has been sandblasted. MIXING None, use at package consistency. APPLICATION 1. Protect areas not to be treated with polyethylene sheets and masking tape. Apply masking tape to seams into which solution may collect. Do not allow 6877 to enter seams or collect in areas that can not be properly rinsed and dried. 2. Apply 6877 to bare metal by brush, spray, gray nylon scuff pad , or dip. Keep surface wet for one 3three minutes. If surface is allowed to dry, re-wet with 6877 for an additional one 3three min- utes. 3. Rinse well with clean water. Water should curtain with no breaks or beading; if this occurs, repeat step 2. 4. Blow dry with clean, high pressure air. Note: Do not use TRIPLE ETCH® 6877 below 60°F. RECOATING 1. Recoat with primer system within four hours of metal conditioner application. 2. Follow with a Martin Senour Automotive topcoat compatible with the primer system. NOTES 1. TRIPLE ETCH® 6877 contains acid. Read and follow all label directions and cautions. Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, and eyewear. 2. Store in plastic containers only . Do not use metal containers. 3. Do not apply with steel wool. Use nylon scuff pad when abrasive action is needed. 4. Protect TRIPLE ETCH® 6877 from freezing. 5. For maximum corrosion protection, TRIPLE ETCH® 6877 may be used as a pretreatment prior to spray- ing 8846 (only for chromate free 8846). 6877 is best applied with a gray nylon scuff pad. 1 PAINT-GRIP® is a registered trademark of the ARMCO STEEL Corporation. PRODUCT AT-A-GLANCE PRODUCT TRIPLE ETCH ® Phosphate Conversion Coating 6877 USE " Deposits a zinc phosphate conversion coating. " Promotes paint adhesion " Provides excellent corrosion protection. " Prevents flash rusting before priming. " Easy to use with no mixing. SUITABLE " Cold rolled steel " Galvanized steel* " Long terne (lead coated steel) SUBSTRATES " Iron " Galvaneal steel " Paint-Grip® SURFACE " Wash with mild detergent and hot water, rinse well, and wipe dry with clean dry cloth. " Solvent clean with KLEANZ-EASY® Solvent Cleaner 6383 or KLEANZ-EASY II" Low VOC Surface Cleaner 6388. " Remove heavy rust by sandblasting, sanding, or grinding to white metal. " Pre-treat oxidized steel with IRON ETCH® 6878. Do not apply 6878 if the metal has been sandblasted. MIXING " None , use at package consistency APPLICATION " Apply full strength solution by brush, spray, gray nylon scuff pad or by dipping part in solution. " Allow contact for 1-3 minutes. Do not allow solution to dry, if it does re-apply. " When rinsing, water should curtain without breaks. If this occurs, repeat application. " Rinse well with clean water. " Blow dry with clean, high pressure air. RECOAT " Tec/SEAL® Sealer " Tec/PRIME® Primer-Surfacer " QUIK-SEAL® Primer-Sealer " PRIMEEZ® Primer-Surfacer " 4.6 Epoxy Primer " Tint/PRIME® Tintable Primer-Surfacer " HS Urethane Primer-Sealer " INSTANT® Lacquer Primer-Surfacer " Tec/PRIME PLUS" Primer-Sealer" 3.5 VOC Epoxy Primer NOTES " Do not sand conversion coating or it will be removed. " Store in clean plastic containers. Do not use metal containers. " TRIPLE ETCH® contains acid. Handle with care. " Protect TRIPLE ETCH® 6877 from freezing. " Do not apply with steel wool. Use gray nylon scuff pad when abrasive action is needed. PERSONAL " Read all label directions before use. PROTECTION " Refer to MSDS for specific information " Wear a dust particulate mask when sanding " Wear an air purifying respirator. " Wear safety goggles, gloves, coveralls, shoe covers, and faceshield. To learn more about Martin-Senour Automotive products, visit our Web site at www.martinsenour.autopaint.com. ©1999 The Martin-Senour Ccmpany Printed In USA MA3150 Rev. 9/99 Cleveland, OH 44115

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