• Cuts Cleaning Time For Cleaning:

c Aluminum, Vinyl, Wood Siding

• Saves Labor c Galvanized Metal
• Reduces Water Usage c Plastic, Fiberglass
c Concrete, Limestone, Brick
• Improves Adhesion Removes:
c Dirt, Dust, Fly Ash
• Biodegradable c Oil Film, City Grime
• Water-Based c Soot, Nicotine Stains

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner has

No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is a a very slight, mild odor in its con-
concentrated, alkaline detergent centrated form. When diluted it is
blend specially developed to reduce virtually odorless and non-
cleaning time by eliminating the objectionable to personnel in the
rinsing step. area of use. It performs effectively
Once soil has been removed from through a broad range of tempera-
the surface by spray flushing, wiping,
pre-wetting and air lancing or ture conditions and requires no un-
vacuuming, a clear water rinse of the reasonable precautions by workers.
cleaned surface is not required before No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner mixes
coating or sealing. This is possible readily in water and is safe to use near
because No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner vegetation. FOR BEST RESULTS
leaves no soapy residue to impair 1) Select proper dilution (see
adhesion of the coating or sealant. 3. USES Dilution Guide).
No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is CLEANING - No Rinse Prepaint 2) Mix the concentrate with water.
effective across a wide range of soil Cleaner is recommended for cleaning Hot water will speed cleaning.
types and may be used before surfaces before applying water-borne Each 18º F increase in solution
applying water-borne or solvent- or solvent-borne coatings or sealants temperature doubles cleaning
borne coatings and sealants. including elastomeric, epoxy, effectiveness.
urethane and acrylic coating systems. 3) Alternate application methods:
2. ADVANTAGES a. Apply enough solution to
ACID NEUTRALIZING - No
No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner cuts Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is an flush the soil away. Air or
cleaning costs by eliminating the force dry.
final rinsing of the cleaned surface effective neutralizing agent for acid
residue. It is recommended as a final b. Thoroughly wet surface with
before applying a coating or sealant. solution. Allow short contact
In field use, No Rinse Prepaint rinse step before coating or sealing
time. Air lance surface with
Cleaner has delivered superior surfaces contaminated with acid compressed air.
cleaning performance and surface residue. Before applying a coating or c. Spray solution onto surface
adhesion characteristics. sealant, compare the pH of the allowing short contact time.
The rapid drying time following surface to the coating or sealant Respray with solution to flush
cleaning, less than 1 hour on average, manufacturer’s specifications. soil away.
permits quick coating applications. d. Spray surface with solution
This saves the downtime costs 4. APPLICATION allowing short contact time.
involved in closing all or part of a No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner can Vacuum with a wet/dry vac.
plant during the cleaning operation. be applied with a pressure washer, I M P O RTA N T:
In many cases, the coating can be conventional or airless sprayer, hand- To prevent streaking on vertical
applied before the scaffolding has pump sprayer, hose-end sprayer or surfaces, apply solution from the
to come down to accommodate manually with a brush, cloth, sponge bottom working upward for the
personnel or to be moved to the next or fiber pad. initial wetting of the surface.
location.
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5. DILUTION Square feet of Cleaning Coverage✝
No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is highly 7. COVERAGE CALCULATOR
concentrated and should be diluted before Calculate the total Surface Area Square Gallons of Light Duty Medium Duty Heavy Duty
use. Dilution rates will vary greatly Feet to be cleaned by multiplying the length Concentrate 2 oz./Gal. 3 oz./Gal. 5 oz./Gal.
depending on surface conditions and by height or width in feet.
1 25,800 5,200 2,800
application method. Length X Height = Total Sq. Ft. 2 51,600 10,400 5,600
The dilution required for a specific job
should be determined by cleaning a small test ______ X ______ = __________ 3 77,400 15,600 8,400
area. Mix test solutions based on the following To determine the approximate gallons of 4 103,200 20,800 11,200
guide and compare the effectiveness of No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner concentrate 5 129,000 26,000 14,000
different concentrations. required:
6 154,800 31,200 16,800
For Conventional, Airless, Hand-Pump Sprayer a) Select Light, Medium or Heavy Duty from
or Manual Use: the chart. 7 180,600 36,400 19,600
Soil For 1 Gal. of For 5 Gal. of b) Find the Square Feet of Coverage closest to 8 206,400 41,600 22,400
Condition Solution Add: Solution Add: the Total Surface Area Square Feet to be
cleaned. 9 232,000 46,800 25,200
Light Duty 1 oz. 5 oz. c) Use the numbers in the “Gallons of 10 258,000 52,000 28,000
Medium Duty 5 oz. 25 oz. Concentrate” column for an estimate of the 20 516,000 104,000 56,000
gallons needed to clean a flat, smooth surface
Heavy Duty 10 oz. 50 oz. using a low pressure spray applicator. 50 1,290,000 260,000 140,000
HOSE-END SPRAYER: d) For rough, porous, or corrugated surfaces: 100 2,580,000 520,000 280,000
Multiply Gallons x 1.2
Follow manufacturer’s dilution directions. 200 5,169,000 1,040,000 580,000
Severe soil conditions may require stronger e) For high pressure spray applications:
Multiply Gallons x 1.3 500 12,900,000 2,600,000 1,400,000
dilutions, repeated cleaning and/or agitation ✝ Based on cleaning 200 sq. ft./gallon of solution.
with a brush, cloth, sponge or fiber pad.
FOR PRESSURE WASHERS 8. FIELD EXPERIENCE 9. SAFETYAND HEALTH DATA
The force of high pressure water will remove Metal Fabrication Plant No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is bio-
some soils, however, certain contaminants are — Prepaint cleaning of interior walls degradable, non-flammable, non-carcino-
bonded to surfaces by a bond that even water at — Minimal Water Allowed genic, and contains no butyl, silicone,
high pressure will not break. — Medium Soil Conditions
No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner contains a petroleum or chlorinated solvents.
To remove dust, dirt, and vaporized
unique blend of cleaning agents which break oil film, a dilute solution was applied
this bond allowing the soil to be washed [Link]
with an airless unit at low pressure to No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner has been
away. The use of this product in a pressure thoroughly wet the surface and minimize
washer will provide faster and better results accepted with an A-1 category designation
overspray. This was followed by a low
than with water alone. pressure flushing spray 15 minutes later as a general cleaning agent on all surfaces
Pre-mix the solution according to the using a lighter dilution. No water rinse or for use with steam or mechanical
following guide and place the injector tube into necessary before applying coating. cleaning devices in all departments of
the mixed solution and begin application. USDA inspected facilities.
Metal Grinding Shop
For Pressure Washer WIth 10:1 Detergent — Prepaint cleaning of walls/decking
Injector: [Link]
— Minimal Water Allowed
Soil For 1 Gal. of For 5 Gal. of — Heavy Soil Conditions No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is available
Condition Pre-Mix Add: Pre-Mix Add:
Removal of heavy deposit of soot and through dealers and distributors throughout
Light Duty 10 oz. 1/2 Gal. grinding residue from metal decking, bar the United States and is manufactured in
Medium Duty 48 oz. 2 Gal. joists and block walls. Surfaces were spray Livonia, Michigan. Call or write Great
flushed with a dilute solution at 300 psi to Lakes Laboratories, Inc. for a list of dealers
Heavy Duty 96 oz. 4 Gal. remove residue. No water rinse required and distributors.
For extreme soil conditions, place the before coating.
No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner is available
injector tube directly into the container. Metal Treatment Plant in 1 gallon plastic bottles (4 per case),
— Prepaint surface preparation 5 gallon plastic pails with reclosable spouts
6. PROPERTIES — Neutralizing acid residue on decking
Specific Gravity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.02 Sprayed flush surfaces with dilute for pouring, and 55 gallon plastic drums.
pH As Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 solution to neutralize acid residue. After air
pH @ 10 oz./Gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 drying tested pH to assure neutralization and [Link] SERVICES
pH @ 5 oz./Gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 applied coating. Technical advice furnished by Great
pH @ 1 oz./Gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 Lakes Laboratories, Inc. concerning any use
Biodegradable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Machine Tool Manufacturer
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stable — Prepaint cleaning of new machinery or application of No Rinse Prepaint Cleaner
Diluent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water — Replaced trichloroethane is reliable as current technology allows and
Solubility in Water . . . . . . . . . . Complete Spray flushing or wiping metal surfaces the company makes no warranty, express or
Storage Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indefinite to remove light mill oil before coating. implied, of any use or application for which
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Liquid
Odor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slight, mild Grocery Distribution Warehouse such advice is furnished. Technical
Flammable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No — Prepaint cleaning of interior assistance and information is available
Boiling Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . Over 212ºF — Minimal water allowed upon request by writing or calling Great
Freezing Point . . . . . . . . . . . Below 32ºF — Light soil conditions Lakes Laboratories Inc. toll-free at
Freeze/Thaw Stability. . . . . . . . 3 Cycles A diluted solution was sprayed onto the
CERCLAReportable Quantity. . . . . . N/A
(800) 888-1105.
walls, decking and bar joists using an air-
RCRAHazardous Waste No. . . . . . . N/A less unit until the soil was flushed away.