{"product_id":"swiss-formula-acr-epoxy-enamel-paint-for-hot-tubs","title":"Swiss Formula ACR Epoxy Enamel Paint for Hot Tubs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKlenk's Swiss Formula ACR – Epoxy Refinishing Paint for Hot Tubs \u0026amp; Bathtubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlenk's Swiss Formula ACR\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extremely hard, durable \u003cstrong\u003etwo-part epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e that restores the finish on hot tubs, spas, jacuzzis, bathtubs, sinks and shower enclosures. It cures to a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-gloss, abrasion-resistant white finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each kit is Part A and Part B, mixed 1:1, and does two coats on an average tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-part epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e that cures extremely hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-gloss, abrasion-resistant finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for hot tubs and jacuzzis\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as bathtubs and sinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne kit, one tub:\u003c\/strong\u003e two coats on an average tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite,\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be tinted to pale colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic and fiberglass hot tubs, spas, bathtubs and shower enclosures, plus porcelain and ceramic tubs, sinks and tile. \u003cem\u003eNever use it on heated surfaces such as stoves. Don't paint over chipped or peeling finishes until they're repaired or removed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite, in a 946 mL (1 quart) kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Also Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrep with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/klenks-tub-and-tile-prep-kit\"\u003eKlenk's Tub and Tile Prep Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, and use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/klenks-epoxy-thinner\"\u003eKlenk's Epoxy Thinner\u003c\/a\u003e to remove caulking residue and clean up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m² (65 sq. ft.) per kit, which is two coats on an average tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix 236 mL of Part A with 236 mL of Part B for about 3 m² (32 sq. ft.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-component epoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:1 (A:B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStand time after mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 hours at 25 °C (77 °F). 48 hours at −15 °C (5 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 thin coats (3–4 over dark colours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 hours minimum, and only when no longer tacky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCure before use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 °C (75 °F) minimum, during and for 24 hours after painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" brush, roller (orange-peel texture) or spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlenk's Epoxy Thinner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e946 mL kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix a capful each of A and B, let it stand 1 hour and dab it on a hidden spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill chips with a two-part epoxy filler. Remove peeling paint completely. Sand any rust and treat it with a rust converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove caulking and grout sealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrape off caulking, then scrub with Klenk's Epoxy Thinner and then ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean\u003c\/strong\u003e with TSP or a cleanser such as Vim or Comet, and rinse well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand off all gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 grit on acrylic and fiberglass, 80 grit on ceramic and porcelain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix\u003c\/strong\u003e equal parts A and B, stir well and let stand 1 hour. Mix only one coat at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply thin coats\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 1\" brush in 6\" squares, vertical strokes then smoothing horizontal strokes. Keep the room at 24 °C or warmer and ventilated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond coat\u003c\/strong\u003e after at least 2 hours, once the first coat is no longer tacky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCure 5 days\u003c\/strong\u003e before using the tub or setting anything on it. Recaulk after painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use Swiss Formula ACR on my hot tub?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's made for hot tubs, spas and jacuzzis as well as bathtubs, sinks and showers. Sand acrylic and fiberglass shells with 200 grit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne kit covers about 6 m² (65 sq. ft.), which is two coats on an average tub. Larger hot tubs, or dark colours that need 3–4 coats, will need more than one kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eMy first coat is still tacky. Should I apply the second?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Wait until it's no longer tacky. Raise the room temperature and use a fan. Store the mixed paint somewhere very cold in the meantime, which extends its pot life to about 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhy are there small circles where the paint won't stick?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose are fish eyes, caused by silicone from caulking or grout sealer. Add 2 drops of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/klenks-fish-eye-eliminator\"\u003eKlenk's Fish Eye Eliminator\u003c\/a\u003e to the paint and apply another coat once the last one is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I sand out brush marks or runs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Once the paint is fully dry, sand with 400 grit or finer, wipe with a damp cloth and apply another coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I spray it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Mix 1:1 as usual. It doesn't need thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhen can I use the tub?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWait 5 days after the final coat before using it or setting anything on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow do I clean it afterwards?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"\/products\/klenks-bare-bath-non-abrasive-cleaner\"\u003eKlenk's Bare Bath\u003c\/a\u003e or dish soap diluted 1:10 in water. Never use caustic, solvent or abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Swing Paints","offers":[{"title":"946ml \/ White","offer_id":40607174721591,"sku":"820001","price":62.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/SwissFornulaACR1080x1080.jpg?v=1709575577","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/swiss-formula-acr-epoxy-enamel-paint-for-hot-tubs","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}