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Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
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- Recommended Uses
STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™ is excellent where concrete and asphalt are used together and a uniform appearance is desired, for example; drive through lanes or gas station fueling pads. Recommended on all asphalt surfaces where contamination and oil spotting or black out is needed and problems need to be treated prior to sealcoating application. Excellent for priming aged asphalt aggregate that is polished due to tire abrasion, allowing sealcoating to adhere more tenaciously than unprimed surfaces.
- Mix Design Recommendations
STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™ Is supplied ready to use. There is no dilution necessary. In unusually hot conditions clean potable water, at a maximum of 5% by volume, can be used to reduce STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™.
- Application Rates
Must be applied to structurally sound pavements. Do not apply over chip seal or gilsonite sealed surfaces.
Apply One Coating of STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™ as a primer over the contaminated area - the total coverage rate of 125 - 150 Sq. Ft./Gal. (3.0- 3.7 Sq. Meter/Liter).- Important Weather Limitations
Surface and air temperature should be a min. 50° F (10° C) and rising.
Do not apply on rainy, foggy, or extremely humid days, or when rain is in the forecast within 24 hours.
- Surface Preparation
For best results remove all loose dirt and scrape off any heavy built up oil and grease. Hose off with clean water and let dry. Fresh oil drippings and contaminations must be washed with a detergent and then properly dried.
- Application Tools
- Use conventional tools; Brush, roller, rubber squeegee or low pressure sprayer.
- Clean up with water. Do not discard washings in the bodies of water or down sewer drains.
- Dried primer on tools - Wire brushing, scarping and peeling.
- Keep stored containers sealed tightly.
- Curing Time
Cure time will vary according to temperature and humidity at the time of application. Insufficiently cured films wear prematurely. Lower temperatures, high humidity and lack of direct sunlight will prolong the cure time. Higher temperatures, lower humidity and direct sunlight accelerate the cure process. After application of STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™ the coating should dry in approximately 30 minutes and fully cure in 2-4 hours in good conditions.
Properties
- Outstanding Properties
- As a Coating - will prevent oil, grease and contaminants from penetrating into the asphalt pavement.
- As a Primer - will prevent oil, grease and contaminants from bleeding up through the sealcoating, and will improve surface appearance.
- STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™ will effectively stop, or greatly reduce, tile and carpet staining which is sometimes caused by tracking sealcoatings by foot into stores and businesses. Apply a finishing coat of STAR® GENESIS PRIME RT™ along the entire width, and preferably out to a 50 foot depth, in front the building entrances at full strength, without dilution.
- On Concrete - will aggressively adhere to concrete surfaces and act like a sealcoating by itself or as a primer so that sealcoating appears uniform across all surfaces on a properly with both concrete and asphalt pavements.
- Will eliminate the need for excessive surface preparation that could damage the asphalt substrate.
- Is easy to use straight from the container. Minimal on-the-job mixing.
- Dries to rich black satin finish in 30 minutes, Cures in 2 to 4 hours.
- Useful as a black out paint for old traffic control markings.
Safety & Health
- Caution
Contains refined tar. May cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and protective clothing. In case of contact, flush skin or eyes immediately with fresh water. If the product gets in the mouth or eyes see a physician immediately. Consult a Safety Data Sheet for details.
Packaging & Availability
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- Packaging & Availability
5-Gallon plastic pails, 55-gallon drums & 275-gallon plastic totes, and bulk at all star plant locations.