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Old 12-10-2004, 07:28 PM
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Hi guys:
I too, used the U-COAT-IT system for my new shop floor and old garage floor. The system was the U-Flek Gloss system which is basically the flakes with clear which they recommend for automotive use. They have several base colors available with different color flakes.
Their website will answer any questions about the concrete cure times. I also used their U-Prep system to clean the concrete before application. I ordered a kit to do my 22 x 28' gargage (old unfinished concrete) and my 30'x 50' shop (new concrete). I'll have to admit that it was a lot of work, but the results were great. The system is an epoxy base but the first coat is applied over a water wet floor to allow penetration into the pores. The kit comes complete with everything you need to apply the product (buckets, rollers, glasses, gloves, video, etc.). The finish has held up well. No lifting from any chemicals used in automotive build. My plasma cutter will leave very small pin holes through the clear if used within 2 ft. of the surface, though. Hot tires will leave its mark on the floor, but will clean off with soap, water and a mop. I used the calculator on their website based on the floor area and had approx. 30% of the product left over with good coverage. Just my 2 cents.

Brad W.
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