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Recoating Procedure

1. Clean the surface.
2. Soak wheel with Amchem #33, or equivalent from 1 to 3 minutes, then rinse with water and blow dry.
3. Soak wheel with Amchem #1001, or equivalent, for 1 to 3 minutes, then rinse with water and blow dry.

CAUTION: To avoid serious personal injury when applying any two part component paint system, follow the specific precautions provided by the paint manufacturer. Failure to follow these precautions may cause lung irritation and allergic respiratory reaction.

4. Finish with Ditzler Declear Acrylic Urethane and Ditzler Ultra-Urethane Additive, or equivalent, using three coats:
A. First coat: Light mist coat; let flash.
B. Second coat: Light; let flash.
C. Third coat: Heavy double wet coat.
5. Let dry for 24 hours, or flash for 30 minutes, force dry at 60° C (140° F) for 30 minutes and allow to cool for 30 minutes before mounting.
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