Surface Preparation:

The wood should be clean, dry, smooth, and well seasoned. Warning: Wood should have no more than 15% moisture content.

New / Bare Wood: Awlbrite Clear should only be applied over properly prepared Awlspar (M3131) as part of the Ultimate Brightwork System. Do not apply Awlbrite Clear directly to bare wood.
Old Finishes: Old finishes in good condition should be washed with Awlprep Surface Cleaner, then sanded with 220-320 grit paper to remove the gloss. Old finishes in poor condition should be removed. Test on a small area to make sure Awlbrite Clear doesn't attack the old finish. If old finish is attacked, it must be completely removed before applying the Ultimate Brightwork System.
Interior Applications: Awlbrite Clear should only be applied over properly prepared Awlspar (M3131) or Awlbrite Quik-Fil (J3901/J3902). Do not apply Awlbrite Clear directly to bare wood.

Note: Due to the wide variety of substrates, surface preparations, application methods and environments, customers should test the complete system for adhesion and compatibility under their conditions prior to full scale application.

Mixing & Reduction

Brush: Awlbrite Clear is a three component product. Mix by volume 2 parts J3005 with 1 part J3006 until one smooth, homogenous mixture is obtained. Then add 1/2 part A0031. Overall mix is 2:1:1/2 by volume. Example: 4 oz. J3005, 2 oz. J3006, 1 oz. A0031. Additional A0031 can be added if desired, but standard 2:1:1/2 ratio is required.
Spray: Mix by volume 2 parts J3005 with 1 part J3006 until one smooth, homogenous mix is obtained. Then add 3/4 - 1 part A0001 (standard) or A0006 (cool temperatures) Activator. Mix and use small quantities of Awlbrite Clear at a time. Keep the original containers closed when not in use. Do not shake Awlbrite Clear. Do not use Pro-Cure Accelerators.

Induction Time after Mixing: None
Anticipated Pot Life at 77°F(25°C), 50% R.H: 1 to 2 Hours

Application Instructions

General: The key to performance of any varnish system is applying enough material. This is especially true with Awlbrite Clear Urethane. These directions call for more coats than are needed to achieve basic cosmetic qualities. If you stop the system when it looks good, or sand excessively, you will not achieve the desired performance.

Apply light, smooth coats. Apply two coats in an 8 hour period. Allow to cure 8-12 hours or overnight and repeat. Ten coats are recommended.

Sand as little as possible. Sanding is only required when:
Runs, sags or brush marks need to be leveled.
Dirt or grit needs to be removed from the surface.
If it has been more than 36 hours since the last application.

If no leveling is required, but it has been more than 36 hours since the last application; dulling the surface with Scotchbrite Pads is recommended, see the application guide for systems. If possible, avoid apply