Use and Care Manual

Instructions for using Pond Shield V17.0421

*Note: Instructional supplements can be found here:

https://www.pondarmor.com/instructional-supplements

Minimum Surface Preparation Techniques for any Application

• Concrete – Grind any rough areas smooth. Acid etch with 1 part muriatic acid and 3 parts water, rinse and let dry

• Block or brick – Acid etch with 1 part muriatic acid and 3 parts water, rinse and let dry. Ensure that smooth brick

has been abraded to feel like 80-grit or 60-grit sandpaper

• Polished stone – resurface the stone by means of grinding to give the stone a 60-grit sandpaper rough feel

• Painted surface – best results can be achieved by removing all of the old existing paint. Any remaining paint that

will not come off needs to be sanded with 60-grit sandpaper

• Fiberglass – sand with 60-grit sandpaper and wipe clean. If possible, further clean the sanded surface with an

automotive wax and grease remover

• Non treated metals – (steel, aluminum, iron, etc.) sand with 60-grit sandpaper, wipe clean and prime with a self-

etching primer. Avoid Rustoleum self etching primer.

• Treated metals – (galvanized metals) sand with 60-grit sandpaper, wipe clean and etch with full strength white

vinegar, wipe clean and prime with self-etching primer. Avoid Rustoleum self etching primer.

• Glazed tile and stone – remove all of the glaze surface, rough up with 60-grit sandpaper or grinder, wipe clean

• Non glazed tile – sand with 60-grit sandpaper, wipe clean

• Rock and stone – acid etch with 1 part muriatic acid and 3 parts water, rinse and let dry. Ensure that smooth rock

has been abraded to feel like 60-grit sandpaper

• Plastics – (ABS and PVC) – sand with 60-grit sandpaper and wipe clean then prime with PVC primer 1-2 minutes

prior to applying coating

• Wood – sand with 60-grit sandpaper and wipe clean. Ensure that the wood surface is in a solid structured state.

• Waterfalls – acid etch with 1 part muriatic acid and 3 parts water, rinse and dry. For brushing, use mixing

instructions for rough surfaces

Mixing Procedures/Formulations

Pay particular attention to the mixing and handling procedures. Failure to follow these instructions can result in the coating

setting up prematurely and can get very hot when doing so.

Choose a mixing area that is level and stable. Each kit contains pre-measured amounts of Part A and Part B that are at the

proper ratios. The ratio is always 2 parts of A to 1 part of B. Choose one of the recipes below. One if for single coat

application (SMOOTH SURFACES) and one is for two coat applications (ROUGH SURFACES). Start by mixing the recipe

below in order to gauge how much material can be safely mixed and applied within 20-30 minutes.

Outside temperature, humidity, the surface type, tools chosen for the job and your own skill set will determine how much

more can be mixed at a time based on that recipe. If all goes well with the small recipe, feel free to double or triple the

recipe as you see fit. Use measuring cups for accuracy.

SMOOTH SURFACE – Applied in 1 10mil thick coat

ROUGH SURFACE – Applied in 2 10mil thick coats

2 cups of Part A

1 cup of Part B

1/8 cup of alcohol (optional)

1/8 to 1/4 cup of alcohol (optional)

The use of alcohol to thin the coating is optional but does make the coating easier to roll or brush. The types of

alcohol that can be used are: 90% or higher isopropyl rubbing alcohol, denatured alcohol, 180 proof vodka or

180 proof everclear.

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Instructions for using Pond Shield V17.0421 *Note: Instructional supplements can be found here: https://www.pondarmor.com/instructional-supplements Minimum Surface Preparation Techniques for any Application • Concrete – Grind any rough areas smooth. Acid etch with 1 part muriatic acid and 3 parts water, rinse and let dry • Block or brick – Acid etch with 1 part muriatic acid and 3 parts water, rinse and let dry.
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Mixing For best use, the coating should be at room temperature. Use a mix stick to mix either of the aforementioned recipes. If after the initial recipe has been mix and successfully applied, those recipes can be double or tripled depending on how the test mix went. Use a mixing wand on the end of a drill to mix amount larger than either of the aforementioned recipes. Mix in reverse and in slow speed to avoid pulling air into the mix. DO NOT mix more than you can apply in 20-30 minutes. NO ALCOHOL USED 1.