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Interesting Questions and Answers concerning EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L

Q:What is the competitive
advantage of EVERLAST®
C.A.R.O.L over other rust
prevention methods as to
chemical and physical
structure and its applica-
tion method? A:EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is not an ordinary anti-corrosion
paint, but creates on the steel surface an electro-chemical
"composite"layer. Composite means that a amor-plated
structure forms itself within the hardened
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L layer.
This self-laminating armor-platet protection distinguishes
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L from ordinary rust primers.
Further specific characteristics are:
•Superior shock resistance, leading to 6- 8 times
longer service live under industrial conditions.
•Heat resitance up to 320 deg Celsius (650degFahrenheit)
•The primed steel coating contains no toxic lead,
chromates,mercury or cadmium.

Q:Do you have a user
manual? A:Look for section „Application“ on this website
www.everlast4steel.com .

Q:When can, when must
FIX-IT be applied to a
steel-surface? A:It is important to apply FIX-IT to near white abrasive-
blasted steel.Always on polished steel. FIX-IT can also
be applied to a rusty steel surface, when special cleaning
cannot be effected.(On old paint that can not be removed)

Q:What amount of FIX-IT
is required for clean
sandblasted steel? A: 60 to 90 milliliter per square meter, when applied by
sponge. FIX-IT is flammable.Do treat like shaving solution
(contains Isopropylalkohol). Do not ingest, protective
gloves to be worn during application. See FIX-IT MSDS in
section SAFETY on this website www.everlast4steel.com.
FIX-IT can be applied with brush,sponge, roller or soaked
rags at a temperature of minus 10 deg Celsius to plus
50 deg Celsius and at an air humidity of 2- 100%.

Q:What recommendations
should be given for the
transport and the storage
of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?
A:Refer to sections SAFETY and APPLICATION on
this website.

Q:MARINE-PLUS. When
should this product be
used in place of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L? A:MARINE-PLUS is an environmental-friendly tin-free
antifouling product used for marine vessels. To be
applied on top of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.

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Q:What are the
recommendations as to
transport and
storage of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L components A and B belong into
transport class III.Both products can be kept for a period
of 18 month in dry storage rooms.Both products are
frost resistant.

Q:Can sheet-metal roofs
be sealed and weather-
proofed with
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L? A: No. on metal-and other flat roofs you apply:
EVERLAST®ROOFSKIN the famous product,see our
website : www.4everlast.de

Q: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L
coated sheet metal: Can it
be bent or cold-formed? A: Yes.See report from Fraunhoferinsitute under section:
REPORTS

Q: Where is it absolutely
necessary to apply
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. A:Wherever a steel structure has to be longlasting pro-
tected from rust.A mayor field of application are vibrating
steel constructions.Here EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is the
superior product of choice,because under such conditions
the composite structur of the coat resists cracking and
off-peeling.

Q: What sales documenta-
tions are available for
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? A: In order to assure that everybody connected with the
use or sale of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L,receives the same
updated technology data, all important information
is stored stored on the website www.everlast4steel.com
and all data-leaflets and instructions for use, photos and
diagrams can be downloaded or printed out from there.

Q:During the coating pro-
cess of a steel structure
with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
do corners and edges re-
quire a specific handling?
A:EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is superior to other primers.Because
of its composite structure, our coating is highly workable
and elastic.Even without special corner treatment no
extra reinforcement of corners and edges is generally
necessary. This represents a great time saver.

Q:What is the exact mixing
ratio between the two
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L
components?What kind
of mixture tolerance
tolerance is allowed? A:3,650 parts by weight of A-component and 1 part by
weight of B-component to be mixed. Maximum tolerance
allowance + / - 2 %. Never mix by judging volume. Not
accurate enough.The A-component must be thoroughly
homogenized with a mechanical stirrer , before smaller
portions could be taken from the pail.Preferably use an
electronic scale with tara correction for these operations.
Note: The factory-filled pails of A-and B components have
exactly the 3,65:1 weight ratio.

Q:Regarding steel
surfacespreviously
primed with
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.:
Does the surface have to
be sanded or can a fresh
layer of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
be applied directly? A: The old surface does not have to be sanded.But has
to be oil-and grease-free and clean and dry.

Q:What does VOC and the
data < 340g/dm3 stand
for? A:VOC means Volatile Organic Carbon, the amount of
evaporating solvent.On shipyards an other industrial
premises it is mandatory not to use coatings having
more than 340grams/per liter organic solvent.
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. complies with these restric-
tions and only contains a minor percentage of
evapoarting liquid.

Q: How crucial is residual
moisture present on the
steel surface during
application of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L
A: The steel surface has to be "hand-dry".Wet or iced
metal tubes have to be dried with a propane torch.The
normal occuring residual moisture on hand-dry but rusty
steel surfaces is tolerable.

Q:To achieve thinner, i.e.
5-20µ coatings: Is it
possible to reduce the viscosity by adding
extra solvent? A:Exept under specific advice- EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L
should never be diluted with solvents.
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. is environmetal-friendly with
ultralow volatiles content.Regulating the viscosity is
done by adjusting the preheater temperature during
airless spray operation.

Q:What kind of tools
(rollers,-foam,-felt ) do
you recommend to achieve
the suggested priming
thickness?With a resulting
smooth surface appearance? A:Brush (natural bristle), roll (short nap) or spray. No
thinning required. . Use clean short nap Synthetic roller.
New rollersshould be spun vigorously to remove loose fibers.
Any tools used for 2-component coatings can be used. The
cured surface of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. is micro-
structured to serve as a base for a top coat.

Q:What are the specific
demands when using an
airless-spray tool?And
what type of spray
equipment is needed? A: The airless spray tool has to be equipped for 2-component
coatings.For airless spray, use a 0.019-0.025" tip.
Adjust pressure as needed. Spray is preferred for appearance
and build.

Q:Which solvents do you
recommend for cleaning
of the tools? A: Any general brush-cleaners of the solvent- or the
emulsion type can be used.Please make sure that
tools are properly dried before reuse, because water left
in the tools will interfere with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.´s
proper curing ability.

Q: When renovating a sur-
face, do any remaining
paint residues have to be
removed before applying
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? A:Sometimes old lead containing coatings are not allowed
to be blasted off. It is then possible to repair rusty spots
by removing carefully as much lose rust as possiible and
then applying FIX-IT first over the whole area followed
by a thick coat > = 250µ of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.l.

Q: What is considered a
standard steel surface?
Can polished surfaces
with or without FIX-IT
be coated directly with
EVERLAST®C.a.R.O.L.? A: Generally steel surface preparation prior to coating
is norm-regulated in every country.I.e. in Germany this
norm is DIN 55 928.Definitely do prime all polished or
sandblasted steel surfaces with FIX-IT first.

Q:What time intervals
should be observed be-
tween first and second coating of EVERLAST®
C.A.R.O.L. or application
of a top coat? A:Application intervals depend on air tmeperature and
humidity.The first EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coating should
not be totally cured.As a rule of thumb for good over-
coating results :Wait miniumum 3 hours to maximum one
week after the first coat.

Q:Surface treatment:
What should be done
about de-greasing?
Which solvents are
recommended? A:The metal surface to be coated has to be free of grease and
and oil.Small areas can be cleaned with a solvent-soaked rag.
Larger areas have to be sandblasted or cleaned with a steam-
or water-emulsion type equipment.

Q: Surface treatment:
When can and when it
is mandatory to sandblast
a steel surface? A: Generally for submerged structures especially in blue
water service. Norm regulations for heavy duty corrosion
protection i.e, German DIN 55 928 have to be obeyed.

Q:Surface treatment:
When can and when
absolutely should
FIX-IT be applied? A: Any sandblasted or polished steel surface should be primed
with FIX-IT.FIX-IT can be applied to metal sheets covered
with light to medium grade adhering rust.This as a"double
protection".

Q: Which brushes
are recommended
to achieve a streak-
free coating of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?
Shall the brush strokes
be done criss-cross
wise or only in one
direction? A: A soft bristle-brush or a roller are good tools.
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. automatically forms a micro-
structured surface regardless of brush stroke direction.

Q: What is the relation-
ship between coating
thickness and and
aging behavior?Gives
priming with FIX-IT
plus a thin coating
of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
more durable results
than one thick coating
with only
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? A: Generally the durability depends on the adehesion and
thickness of the coating- subject to proper priming and top-
coating.
In contrast to customary primers our product EVERLAST®
C.A.R.O.L. is internally proteted against premature micro-
cracks and aging fissures.
A general guideline for that:
Exposed to an average Middle-Europe climate with approx.
1000 Joule sun - exposure per cm2/daily as well as 80%
relative and an average temperature of + 10 deg Celsius
an EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coating will only lose 1µ per year!

Q:Pot-live of ready-
mixed EVERLAST®
C.A.R.O.L.?
Effect of temperature
and air humidity? A: At room temperature and below ca. 25 deg Celsius
ready-mixed EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is workable for several
hours. Replace lid losely after filling the brush/roller , to
ensure maximum pot-live during use.

Q:For special orders-
can EVERLAST®
C.A.R.O.L. be coated
with coloured top-paint?
Which colour categories
are recommended,
which are not? A:EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. can be coated with any one-or
two component marine paint.Also strongly recommended
are tar-epoxy paints for submerged structures.
EXAMPLE floodgate coating:
Sandblasting to Sa-3
FIX-IT 40 to 60 ml/m2
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. 100-200 µm
2-component tar-epoxy 300-400 µm

Q: Weldability:Can
structures coated with
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
be welded together?
Or what kind of prepa-
rations have to be made? A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coated metal sheets or steel
constructions are very suited for welding, which represents an
enormous economic advantage. The procedure itself will depend
on what kind of welding is being effected.

Q:Machining: Can
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
coated steel be
directly machined?
(drilling, honing,grinding
turning?) A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coated parts are easily machined.
Swarfs are non-toxic. Great advantage as a time-saver method!

Q: Can EVERLAST®
C.A.R.O.L. be considered
an electrical insolator? A: No.

Q: Adhesion data from
the Fraunhofer Research
Institute: Are these
data valid only with
sandblasted steel and
use of FIX-IT?

A: Data of the test report is valid only for sandblasted steel
and use of FIX-IT.Without this preliminary work, the adhesion
depends strongly on the existing steel surface condition.

Q:UV-resistance of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
in comparison to com-
petitor products? A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is superior in its UV-protection.
Due the unique composite structure of this high-tech-
coating microcracks and fissures are virtually non-existent
even after years of weathering.

Q:Abrasion resistance
and other mechanical
properties of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? A: ABRASION RESISTANCE: (ASTM D 4060): CS-17,
1000 cycles, 1000 gram load, 6.0-7.0 mils DFT;
no more than 80 mg loss after 1000 cycles
Which means it is rather abrasion proof.The tangent
module of elasticity is 1500 N/mm2 (half of hard-PVC)
and the tensile strength is 15N/mm.EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
is truly a impact resistant tough composite.

Q: What is the exact
definition for both
components A and B of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. in
the commerce?
A:Composition A is a polyoxetane with non-fibrous reinforcers
and component B is an diisocyanate resin.Please refer for more
details to the SAFETY section in this website.

Q: What coating layer
thickness for which
applications of
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?
And why different
layer thickness?
^{A: This depends on the stress-factor.Safety also is important.

especially for underwater coatings.The dry -coat film thickness

of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.is ca. 80% of the wet-coat thickness.

Application Method.....Day´s Work/Man....Wet-layer thickness

Brushing....................ca. 100 m2............ca. 80-100µm

Roller........................ca. 300 m2............ca. 100-150µm

Airless-spray..............ca. 800 m2.............ca. 200-500µm/}

Q:Curing time for
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L
Is it effected by air
humidity? A: Curing starts slowly after mixing of component A
plus component B.Moisture from the air accelerlates the
curing rate by factor 5 to 10.Coats applied under free air
cure complete within one week.

Q:Resistance towards
acids, alkali hydroxydes
solvents?Are test results
available?Which agents
will destroy
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? A: According to the test report of the FraunhoferInstitute
an EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coat will be attacked by strong
non-oxidizing acids and alkalies at the film surface ,but
the composite structure itself remains intact.
The coating was stable in inorganic and organic salt solutions
Oxidizing agent like chlorine-bleach or nitrous acid will destroy
the coating. We recommend, that whenever there is a
chemical stress EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. should receive
a top coat.

Q: Physical data
(density,ignition-tem-
perature,melting point,
boiling point etc.) for
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
components and FIX-IT? A: Please refer to the physical data found in the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the section
SAFETY of this website.

Q: Durability: according
to lecture Blum the
antirust protection of the
sytem FIX-IT plus
EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.
is lifelong.What happens
when no FIX-IT is used?
A: FIX-IT plus EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L perfectly replace
the reliable but very toxic red lead rust-primer (known
to last 80 years!).Using EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. in 1993-96
in Hamburg seaport - without topcoat and without
FIX-IT - on rust corroded steel structures- no new rust
has shown up the past seven years.


Interesting Questions and Answers concerning EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L
Q:What is the competitive advantage of EVERLAST® C.A.R.O.L over other rust prevention methods as to chemical and physical structure and its applica- tion method?		A:EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is not an ordinary anti-corrosion paint, but creates on the steel surface an electro-chemical "composite"layer. Composite means that a amor-plated structure forms itself within the hardened EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L layer. This self-laminating armor-platet protection distinguishes EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L from ordinary rust primers. Further specific characteristics are: •Superior shock resistance, leading to 6- 8 times longer service live under industrial conditions. •Heat resitance up to 320 deg Celsius (650degFahrenheit) •The primed steel coating contains no toxic lead, chromates,mercury or cadmium.

Q:Do you have a user manual?		A:Look for section „Application“ on this website www.everlast4steel.com .

Q:When can, when must FIX-IT be applied to a steel-surface?		A:It is important to apply FIX-IT to near white abrasive- blasted steel.Always on polished steel. FIX-IT can also be applied to a rusty steel surface, when special cleaning cannot be effected.(On old paint that can not be removed)

Q:What amount of FIX-IT is required for clean sandblasted steel?		A: 60 to 90 milliliter per square meter, when applied by sponge. FIX-IT is flammable.Do treat like shaving solution (contains Isopropylalkohol). Do not ingest, protective gloves to be worn during application. See FIX-IT MSDS in section SAFETY on this website www.everlast4steel.com. FIX-IT can be applied with brush,sponge, roller or soaked rags at a temperature of minus 10 deg Celsius to plus 50 deg Celsius and at an air humidity of 2- 100%.

Q:What recommendations should be given for the transport and the storage of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?		A:Refer to sections SAFETY and APPLICATION on this website.

Q:MARINE-PLUS. When should this product be used in place of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L?		A:MARINE-PLUS is an environmental-friendly tin-free antifouling product used for marine vessels. To be applied on top of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.


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Q:What are the recommendations as to transport and storage of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?		A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L components A and B belong into transport class III.Both products can be kept for a period of 18 month in dry storage rooms.Both products are frost resistant.

Q:Can sheet-metal roofs be sealed and weather- proofed with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L?		A: No. on metal-and other flat roofs you apply: EVERLAST®ROOFSKIN the famous product,see our website : www.4everlast.de

Q: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L coated sheet metal: Can it be bent or cold-formed?		A: Yes.See report from Fraunhoferinsitute under section: REPORTS

Q: Where is it absolutely necessary to apply EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.		A:Wherever a steel structure has to be longlasting pro- tected from rust.A mayor field of application are vibrating steel constructions.Here EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is the superior product of choice,because under such conditions the composite structur of the coat resists cracking and off-peeling.

Q: What sales documenta- tions are available for EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?		A: In order to assure that everybody connected with the use or sale of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L,receives the same updated technology data, all important information is stored stored on the website www.everlast4steel.com and all data-leaflets and instructions for use, photos and diagrams can be downloaded or printed out from there.

Q:During the coating pro- cess of a steel structure with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. do corners and edges re- quire a specific handling?		A:EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is superior to other primers.Because of its composite structure, our coating is highly workable and elastic.Even without special corner treatment no extra reinforcement of corners and edges is generally necessary. This represents a great time saver.

Q:What is the exact mixing ratio between the two EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L components?What kind of mixture tolerance tolerance is allowed?		A:3,650 parts by weight of A-component and 1 part by weight of B-component to be mixed. Maximum tolerance allowance + / - 2 %. Never mix by judging volume. Not accurate enough.The A-component must be thoroughly homogenized with a mechanical stirrer , before smaller portions could be taken from the pail.Preferably use an electronic scale with tara correction for these operations. Note: The factory-filled pails of A-and B components have exactly the 3,65:1 weight ratio.

Q:Regarding steel surfacespreviously primed with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.: Does the surface have to be sanded or can a fresh layer of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. be applied directly?		A: The old surface does not have to be sanded.But has to be oil-and grease-free and clean and dry.

Q:What does VOC and the data < 340g/dm3 stand for?		A:VOC means Volatile Organic Carbon, the amount of evaporating solvent.On shipyards an other industrial premises it is mandatory not to use coatings having more than 340grams/per liter organic solvent. EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. complies with these restric- tions and only contains a minor percentage of evapoarting liquid.



Q: How crucial is residual moisture present on the steel surface during application of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L		A: The steel surface has to be "hand-dry".Wet or iced metal tubes have to be dried with a propane torch.The normal occuring residual moisture on hand-dry but rusty steel surfaces is tolerable.

Q:To achieve thinner, i.e. 5-20µ coatings: Is it possible to reduce the viscosity by adding extra solvent?		A:Exept under specific advice- EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L should never be diluted with solvents. EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. is environmetal-friendly with ultralow volatiles content.Regulating the viscosity is done by adjusting the preheater temperature during airless spray operation.

Q:What kind of tools (rollers,-foam,-felt ) do you recommend to achieve the suggested priming thickness?With a resulting smooth surface appearance?		A:Brush (natural bristle), roll (short nap) or spray. No thinning required. . Use clean short nap Synthetic roller. New rollersshould be spun vigorously to remove loose fibers. Any tools used for 2-component coatings can be used. The cured surface of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. is micro- structured to serve as a base for a top coat.

Q:What are the specific demands when using an airless-spray tool?And what type of spray equipment is needed?		A: The airless spray tool has to be equipped for 2-component coatings.For airless spray, use a 0.019-0.025" tip. Adjust pressure as needed. Spray is preferred for appearance and build.

Q:Which solvents do you recommend for cleaning of the tools?		A: Any general brush-cleaners of the solvent- or the emulsion type can be used.Please make sure that tools are properly dried before reuse, because water left in the tools will interfere with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.´s proper curing ability.

Q: When renovating a sur- face, do any remaining paint residues have to be removed before applying EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?		A:Sometimes old lead containing coatings are not allowed to be blasted off. It is then possible to repair rusty spots by removing carefully as much lose rust as possiible and then applying FIX-IT first over the whole area followed by a thick coat > = 250µ of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.l.

Q: What is considered a standard steel surface? Can polished surfaces with or without FIX-IT be coated directly with EVERLAST®C.a.R.O.L.?		A: Generally steel surface preparation prior to coating is norm-regulated in every country.I.e. in Germany this norm is DIN 55 928.Definitely do prime all polished or sandblasted steel surfaces with FIX-IT first.

Q:What time intervals should be observed be- tween first and second coating of EVERLAST® C.A.R.O.L. or application of a top coat?		A:Application intervals depend on air tmeperature and humidity.The first EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coating should not be totally cured.As a rule of thumb for good over- coating results :Wait miniumum 3 hours to maximum one week after the first coat.

Q:Surface treatment: What should be done about de-greasing? Which solvents are recommended?		A:The metal surface to be coated has to be free of grease and and oil.Small areas can be cleaned with a solvent-soaked rag. Larger areas have to be sandblasted or cleaned with a steam- or water-emulsion type equipment.

Q: Surface treatment: When can and when it is mandatory to sandblast a steel surface?		A: Generally for submerged structures especially in blue water service. Norm regulations for heavy duty corrosion protection i.e, German DIN 55 928 have to be obeyed.

Q:Surface treatment: When can and when absolutely should FIX-IT be applied?		A: Any sandblasted or polished steel surface should be primed with FIX-IT.FIX-IT can be applied to metal sheets covered with light to medium grade adhering rust.This as a"double protection".

Q: Which brushes are recommended to achieve a streak- free coating of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? Shall the brush strokes be done criss-cross wise or only in one direction?		A: A soft bristle-brush or a roller are good tools. EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. automatically forms a micro- structured surface regardless of brush stroke direction.

Q: What is the relation- ship between coating thickness and and aging behavior?Gives priming with FIX-IT plus a thin coating of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. more durable results than one thick coating with only EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?		A: Generally the durability depends on the adehesion and thickness of the coating- subject to proper priming and top- coating. In contrast to customary primers our product EVERLAST® C.A.R.O.L. is internally proteted against premature micro- cracks and aging fissures. A general guideline for that: Exposed to an average Middle-Europe climate with approx. 1000 Joule sun - exposure per cm2/daily as well as 80% relative and an average temperature of + 10 deg Celsius an EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coating will only lose 1µ per year!

Q:Pot-live of ready- mixed EVERLAST® C.A.R.O.L.? Effect of temperature and air humidity?		A: At room temperature and below ca. 25 deg Celsius ready-mixed EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is workable for several hours. Replace lid losely after filling the brush/roller , to ensure maximum pot-live during use.

Q:For special orders- can EVERLAST® C.A.R.O.L. be coated with coloured top-paint? Which colour categories are recommended, which are not?		A:EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. can be coated with any one-or two component marine paint.Also strongly recommended are tar-epoxy paints for submerged structures. EXAMPLE floodgate coating: Sandblasting to Sa-3 FIX-IT 40 to 60 ml/m2 EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. 100-200 µm 2-component tar-epoxy 300-400 µm

Q: Weldability:Can structures coated with EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. be welded together? Or what kind of prepa- rations have to be made?	A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coated metal sheets or steel constructions are very suited for welding, which represents an enormous economic advantage. The procedure itself will depend on what kind of welding is being effected.

Q:Machining: Can EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coated steel be directly machined? (drilling, honing,grinding turning?)	A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coated parts are easily machined. Swarfs are non-toxic. Great advantage as a time-saver method!

Q: Can EVERLAST® C.A.R.O.L. be considered an electrical insolator?	A: No.

Q: Adhesion data from the Fraunhofer Research Institute: Are these data valid only with sandblasted steel and use of FIX-IT?	A: Data of the test report is valid only for sandblasted steel and use of FIX-IT.Without this preliminary work, the adhesion depends strongly on the existing steel surface condition.

Q:UV-resistance of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. in comparison to com- petitor products?	A: EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L is superior in its UV-protection. Due the unique composite structure of this high-tech- coating microcracks and fissures are virtually non-existent even after years of weathering.

Q:Abrasion resistance and other mechanical properties of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?	A: ABRASION RESISTANCE: (ASTM D 4060): CS-17, 1000 cycles, 1000 gram load, 6.0-7.0 mils DFT; no more than 80 mg loss after 1000 cycles Which means it is rather abrasion proof.The tangent module of elasticity is 1500 N/mm2 (half of hard-PVC) and the tensile strength is 15N/mm.EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. is truly a impact resistant tough composite.

Q: What is the exact definition for both components A and B of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. in the commerce?	A:Composition A is a polyoxetane with non-fibrous reinforcers and component B is an diisocyanate resin.Please refer for more details to the SAFETY section in this website.



Q: What coating layer thickness for which applications of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.? And why different layer thickness?	^{A: This depends on the stress-factor.Safety also is important. especially for underwater coatings.The dry -coat film thickness of EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.is ca. 80% of the wet-coat thickness. Application Method.....Day´s Work/Man....Wet-layer thickness Brushing....................ca. 100 m2............ca. 80-100µm Roller........................ca. 300 m2............ca. 100-150µm Airless-spray..............ca. 800 m2.............ca. 200-500µm/}

Q:Curing time for EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L Is it effected by air humidity?	A: Curing starts slowly after mixing of component A plus component B.Moisture from the air accelerlates the curing rate by factor 5 to 10.Coats applied under free air cure complete within one week.

Q:Resistance towards acids, alkali hydroxydes solvents?Are test results available?Which agents will destroy EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L.?	A: According to the test report of the FraunhoferInstitute an EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. coat will be attacked by strong non-oxidizing acids and alkalies at the film surface ,but the composite structure itself remains intact. The coating was stable in inorganic and organic salt solutions Oxidizing agent like chlorine-bleach or nitrous acid will destroy the coating. We recommend, that whenever there is a chemical stress EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. should receive a top coat.

Q: Physical data (density,ignition-tem- perature,melting point, boiling point etc.) for EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. components and FIX-IT?	A: Please refer to the physical data found in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the section SAFETY of this website.

Q: Durability: according to lecture Blum the antirust protection of the sytem FIX-IT plus EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. is lifelong.What happens when no FIX-IT is used?	A: FIX-IT plus EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L perfectly replace the reliable but very toxic red lead rust-primer (known to last 80 years!).Using EVERLAST®C.A.R.O.L. in 1993-96 in Hamburg seaport - without topcoat and without FIX-IT - on rust corroded steel structures- no new rust has shown up the past seven years.