The Epoxy Process...
	Epoxy applied to a roadway by Traffic Lines, Inc.

I. Surface preparation:

a) Existing striped asphalt or concrete roadways.

1. Existing markings must be a single coat of no more than 15 mils initially.

2. Existing markings must not have flaking or chipping.

If you have existing temporary markings down, it is not necessary to remove them as long as the markings follow the guidelines above.

If you have existing paint, thermoplastic, polyester, or tape pavement markings, they must be removed at least by 90% to provide adequate bonding. Removal of existing epoxy is not required unless the old epoxy is chipping or flaking. Existing road markings can be removed by grinding, shot blasting, or in the case of tape, pulling up by hand.

b) Unmarked concrete or asphalt roadways.

1. All surfaces must be dry and free of any loose debris.

2. New Concrete must be allowed to cure at least 14 days, and must be mechanically abraded to remove any curing compounds or surface film.

3. New Asphalt can be striped with epoxy pavement markings 24 hours after the final roll is completed. It is recommended that a new asphalt roadway not be striped until all construction is complete and the roadway has at least 7 days of traffic flow. This allows any oils, roller aids, or other "liquid" surface coatings to be tracked off the road surface. Having the roadway free of these debris items will allow for a better bond and a longer lasting line. Waiting also helps prevent any of these oils, dirt, etc. from being tracked or deposited onto a new epoxy stripe, thus keeping the new stripe bright and clean.

II. Temperature:

Both the pavement surface and ambient air temperature must be at least 35 degrees F prior to striping. This should be checked at least hourly when weather conditions cause temperatures to drop during the course of the striping operation. Note: The drying time will be increased when striping at low temperatures.