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BED LINER KIT

BED LINER APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
HERCULINER Brush-on Bed Liner is a polyurethane-based product that is designed to be easily applied to any truck bed with great results. It is important that you follow the application instructions as closely as possible. Any deviation or deletion from these application instructions may have a negative effect on the end results. Be sure to read all instructions and warnings completely before beginning. If you have any questions regarding these procedures or safety issues about HERCULINER, please call our customer service line at (800) 477-5847 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM CST.
CAUTION: BEFORE YOU START! It is very important that this product be applied in a well ventilated area and that chemical resistant gloves are worn during application.

Important: This kit contains one (1) gallon of HERCULINER, which is sufficient to cover one (1) six-foot truck bed. Eight-foot truck beds will require an additional quart of HERCULINER.
Other items you will need to complete the job: • One quart of Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK Solution for surface preparation only • 2" wide masking tape • Paint roller pan • Rubber gloves • Clean up rags • Stir stick or paint mixing drill attachment

CAUTION: HERCULINER bonds to skin, clothing and metal surfaces quickly and is very difficult to remove once it dries. Be careful to avoid getting any residue on your skin, painted surfaces and clothing. Use Xylene (Xylol) or Acetone immediately to remove HERCULINER, and wash area with soap and water. See PRECAUTIONS AND WARNING LABELS for further information.

INSTRUCTIONS: (1) Remove tailgate. (2)

Clean heavy dirt and grime from truck bed and tailgate. Sweep out large debris and use a household detergent such as TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) and water to thoroughly remove all dirt, including oil spots and petroleum products residue. Make sure to rinse surface well with a clean rag and fresh water. Allow truck bed and tailgate to dry thoroughly. Remove tailgate hardware if it is in an area that you are going to coat. Mask off all areas that you wish not to be coated.

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Sweep out the truck bed thoroughly of any large debris.

Carefully masking areas where you do not want HERCULINER applied is one of the most important aspects of application. Be sure to take your time and rub masking tape down for a good protective seal. Remember, the cleaner your mask job, the better the outcome.
(5) (6) (7) At the same time fill drain plugs and latch bolt holes with masking tape. Using the scouring pad provided, scuff all paint surfaces where HERCULINER is to be applied, leaving no glossy areas. Blow out or wipe down truck bed and tailgate, removing all excess sanding dust.

Be sure to scuff all painted surfaces where HERCULINER is going to be applied, leaving no glossy areas. This will provide a superior bond between HERCULINER and the truck bed surface.

Old World Industries, Inc., 4065 Commercial Ave., Northbrook IL 60062 (800) 477-5847 FAX (847) 559-2021 www.herculiner.com
WARRANTY: OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES, Inc. warranties this product against faulty manufacture and defective materials. OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES, Inc. will not accept product liability for application or use of this product.

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Wipe down truck bed and tailgate with Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK solution and a rag (it is recommended to wear rubber gloves while working with any solvents and when applying HERCULINER). IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE YOU ARE WORKING IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AND HAVE READ ALL CAUTIONARY MEASURES ON XYLENE (Xylol) CONTAINER. Allow Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK to dry completely (about 10 minutes). Please be aware the can lid is very tightly sealed for safe transportation and may be difficult to open.

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Remember to wear rubber gloves while working with HERCULINER and all solvents.

(10) Before applying HERCULINER, be sure to wear chemical resistant gloves. HERCULINER is very difficult to remove from skin once it has dried. (11) Stir HERCULINER very well (for best results, use an electric drill motor with a paint-mixing attachment or a metal paint mixer). (12) HERCULINER may be thinned 10% with Xylene (Xylol) if it thickens after opening. DO NOT USE ANOTHER CHEMICAL OTHER THAN XYLENE (XYLOL) FOR THINNING. (13) Start by coating seams and corners of truck bed using the 2" brush provided. Dab HERCULINER on rather than brushing it on like paint. Start with a light first coat, being careful not to let HERCULINER clump or run. Coat tailgate areas in the same manner.

Use the 2" brush included to apply HERCULINER to corners and areas where the roller won’t reach. Dab the coating on rather than brushing it on. This will give you a more even surface application. You can later touch up with the brush as well.

(14) After you have completed sealing the seams and corners, begin to roll HERCULINER on front and side panels of truck bed using the special foam stipple roller and handle provided.

For best results, STIR HERCULINER THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING AND WHILE YOU ARE WORKING. This keeps the rubber particles suspended and assures even application. Apply a light first coat. This acts as a “primer” for your second coat. Roll as much on the truck bed surface as possible and use the brush for corners and tight spots where a roller can’t fit.
(15) Next, gently roll HERCULINER onto the floor of the truck bed. (16) Coat the tailgate in the same manner. NOTE: In some applications it might be beneficial to dab HERCULINER into the lower parts of the floor and tailgate slats with the paint brush and then roll the HERCULINER onto the top part. Be careful to watch for clumping of rubber particles. (Keep the brush moist with Xylene (Xylol) during breaks or store the brush in a small plastic bag, between coats, etc. Also occasionally stir HERCULINER to keep it from clumping). Discard used roller after first coat. (17) After the first coat has been applied to the truck bed and tailgate, allow HERCULINER to set up (approximately 1-4 hours or when it is no longer tacky - slightly longer for red and gray HERCULINER). Make sure to apply the second coat within 24 hours of the first coat application. Otherwise you will need to clean and scuff the first coat prior to applying the second coat. NOTE: TWO COATS OF HERCULINER ARE REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATE COVERAGE. (FAILURE TO APPLY TWO COMPLETE UNIFORM COATS WILL COMPROMISE THE DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE LONGEVITY OF THE HERCULINER TRUCK BED COATING). Use new roller to apply second coat. (18) Apply a second coat of HERCULINER to the taped seam just before the first coat dries. This will enable the tape to be removed without tearing. If tape sticks to HERCULINER, run a razor along the taped edge. (19) Repeat the application process for the second coat (steps 13-16). (20) Areas can be touched up with a small brush and unwanted HERCULINER can be removed with Xylene (Xylol), Acetone, or MEK solution while it is still wet. (21) After second coat is dry to the touch, check for any missed spots and touch up. (22) Install tailgate and hardware. (23) The truck bed will be ready for light use in 10-12 hours.

Please dispose of unused HERCULINER and all materials used during application in a responsible manner.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Can cause irritation. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. May cause coughing and lung irritation, headache, dizziness, nausea. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed, contact doctor or poison control center. Do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs,wipe clean with Xylene (Xylol) before HERCULINER dries. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

PRECAUTIONS

For customer service and technical assistance please call: 1-800-477-5847
WARNING: Keep out of reach of children. Contains Polyurethane and 30% Xylene. For further precautionary & handling information please review Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). For copy of MSDS call 1-800-477-5847.
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