C2 TINT™
(Acetone)
Step-by-Step Application Instructions – C2 Tint – Acetone Before beginning, always read SDS and Product Data Sheet for complete instructions and safety information. Always prepare a test panel before proceeding.
Establish a grinding starting point on the concrete (50, 70, 100 metal > 50 resin, 100 resin and 200 resin). Based on the surface condition you can only use 50 resin, 100 resin, 200 resin and 400 resin steps.
If soft or hard concrete – polish up to 400 resin.
Auto scrub with water and vacuum.
Let the surface dry.
Proper ventilation is necessary at the job site. Respirator dust mask should be used. Acetone is very flammable. Insure all machinery is off during C² Tint™ (acetone) application.
Dilute ~475 ml C2 Tint™ container with 5 liters of acetone or denatured alcohol.
Diluted C2 Tint™ must be use within 24 hour of initial mixing.
PLEASE NOTE:
Consult a Crete Colors representative for mixing C² Tint™ with any other solvent.
1st COAT
It is recommended that a chemical resistant, acetone approved, dripless sprayer is used. Dripless is very important when using acetone due to its rapid flash point.
Apply properly mixed C² Tint™ with evenly sprayed, swivel motions. Acetone will flash off and dry very quickly. Over application of 1st coat will not get you the darkest color. If darker/deeper color is desired follow steps for 2nd coat (below).
Let the 1st coat of tinted surface dry for 30 minutes.
Auto scrub with water and vacuum to remove micro pigment elements from the surface. Alternatively you can use the high-speed burnisher with the C² Heat™ pad and burnish the surface. In this case use dry mop to remove dust from the surface after burnishing.
Let the surface dry if auto scrubbed.
2nd COAT (if desired for darker/deeper color)
Apply C² Tint™ again as described above.
Let the 2nd coat of tinted surface dry for 30 minutes.
Auto scrub with water and vacuum or use the high-speed burnisher with the C² Heat™ pad and burnish the surface. In this case use dry mop to remove dust from the surface after burnishing.
Let the surface dry if auto scrubbed.
Apply C² Super Hard™ by spray, spread evenly with microfiber applicator per Product Data Sheet instructions and let it dry. Always apply C² Super Hard™ after final coat of C² Tint™. Once C² Super Hard™ is applied, no other coats of C² Tint™ will penetrate properly into the surface.
FINISH THE SURFACE – OPTION 1 (more resin polishing) - after the application of C² Super Hard™
Dry polish to 800 resin.
Dry polish to 1500 resin (if desired).
Auto scrub with water and vacuum between each polishing step.
Let the surface dry.
1st COAT
Apply thin coat of the C² Seal™ per Product Data Sheet and let it dry.
Burnish with C² Heat™ pad.
2nd COAT (2 coats are needed)
Apply thin coat of the C² Seal™ and let it dry.
Burnish with C² Heat™ pad.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The C² Tint™ is sold in ~475 ml containers that will be mixed well with 5 liter of acetone.
- The standard coverage rates are as follows:
- First application on concrete prepped to 200 resin diamond level estimated @ 10-15 m²/liter
- Second application on concrete prepped to 400 resin diamond level estimated @ 15- 20 m²/liter
PLEASE NOTE:
Other finishing options are as follows:
- C² Ultra Seal™
- C² Dura Seal™ (if needed)
- C² Stain Safe™ Please see the appropriate step-by-step application instructions for details.
