TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 Instruction Sheet and TDS

Lindsay Eckenrode
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TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101

  • Improves spray application
  • Designed for TotalBoat finishes
  • Fast-drying reducing solvent
  • This product is specially formulated to be used exclusively for marine coatings

TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 is used to reduce TotalBoat products for spray application, including TotalBoat Wet Edge, TotalBoat TotalTread, TotalBoat Topside Primer, TotalBoat TotalBilge, TotalBoat TotalGold, TotalBoat Lust, TotalBoat Gleam, TotalBoat Wood Sealer, TotalBoat Spartan, TotalBoat Underdog, TotalBoat Krypton, TotalBoat AlumiPaint AF, and TotalBoat Outdrive AF. Spray Thinner 101 can also be used as a cool weather brushing/rolling thinner for these products, a surface prep solvent wipe before applying these finishes, or for tool and equipment cleanup.

Product Applications

Spray, or cold weather brushing/rolling. Spray Thinner 101 can also be used for product cleanup, equipment or tool cleanup, as well as a surface preparation solvent wipe for compatible TotalBoat products.

Compatible TotalBoat Products

Incompatible TotalBoat Products

Spray Application

Directly before applying product, add TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 to product slowly and carefully to avoid spillage. Mix into product thoroughly until desired viscosity is reached.

  • It is recommended to start with the least amount of Spray Thinner 101 and add a little bit more, as required, until the desired spray application is achieved.
  • Most spray applications will require 10-20% thinning for optimal viscosity, atomization, and finish, but actual percentages will vary based upon the ambient conditions, product being sprayed, and spray equipment.
  • Over-thinning may result in reduced gloss, improper atomization, sagging, dripping, undesirably extended drying times, or an overall poor coating performance.

Cold Weather Brushing and Rolling Applications

TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 provides excellent flow properties when used as a proprietary cold weather brushing or rolling thinner for the associated TotalBoat paints, primers, and varnishes.

  • Most cold weather brushing and rolling applications can achieve the desired flow and wet-edge properties by adding 5-10% Spray Thinner 101 before applying when ambient conditions are below 60°F.
  • Start by thinning a very small amount to see if it achieves the desired flow characteristics, and add more, as needed.
  • Thinner may need to be added throughout the application because the spray thinner will evaporate while in the paint pot or paint tray.
  • Do not over-thin any TotalBoat products. Over-thinning may result in reduced gloss, sagging, dripping, undesirably extended drying times, or an overall poor coating performance.

Tool and Equipment Cleanup

TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 works as a product cleaner or tool/equipment cleaner when used with any of the compatible TotalBoat products.

Surface Preparation Solvent Wipe

TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 can also function as a surface preparation solvent wipe prior to applying the compatible TotalBoat products.

  • Only use this product as a solvent wipe when the substrate is compatible, or cured sufficiently to be in contact with this product.
  • Only use clean, lint-free cotton rags for solvent wipe applications.

Warning!

RAGS, STEEL WOOL, OR WASTE SOAKED WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE IF DISCARDED IMPROPERLY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE, PLACE RAGS, STEEL WOOL, OR WASTE IN A SEALED, WATER-FILLED METAL CONTAINER.

Personal Safety

Always use proper Personal Protective Equipment when handling this product. Refer to the TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 Safety Data Sheet for more info.

Application Data

Type of Thinner Thinner for spray applications, cold weather brushing, tool cleanup, or surface prep solvent wipe
Mix Percentage Spray applications: 10-20%*
Brushing/rolling for cold weather: 5-10%*
*Specific to each individual application. Percentages will vary or exceed these values based upon desired flow or spray, ambient conditions, and the specific product being thinned.
Pot Life N/A
Coverage (sq. ft./gal) 1 quart of Spray Thinner 101 per gallon of paint, primer, or varnish, for most applications.**
**Actual coverage will vary based on ambient conditions, products, and application techniques.
Application Temperature Spray: 40-95°F
Brushing/Rolling: 40-60°F

Physical Data

Vehicle Type Solvent
Components One
Storage Store in a cool, dry area away from flames or heat sources. Store locked up. Ensure that the cap is tightened properly.
Density 6.95 lbs./gallon
Flash Point 39.2°F
Units Quart, Gallon
VOC (g/L) <840

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