Zolatone 20 Series
Frequently Asked Questions

Can Zolatone 20 Series Multicolor be used underwater?
No, not even with clear topcoat. Zolatone 20 Series was never designed for applications that require continuous contact with water.

Can Zolatone 20 Series be sprayed on fiberglass without a primer?
No, use either Z91, Z97, or Z98 basecoat. Zolatone generally works best on the rough textured side of the fiberglass instead of the gel coat side.

Can we use an HVLP gun to spray Zolatone 20 Series?
Yes, as long at it is used with a pressure system. Refer to the application guide for proper application methods.

The Zolatone 20 Series is not drying for a long period of time. Why?
If too much material is sprayed and/or the humidity is very high, the material will take a long time to dry. Refer to the application guide.

Can we use an Automotive two-component Urethane clear on top of Zolatone 20 Series?
Yes, once Zolatone 20 Series is air dried for 24 hours or force dried for 60 minutes.

Can Zolatone 20 Series be tinted to a desired color?
Yes, as long as you use another Zolatone 20 Series multicolor product (Intermix Program.) Other manufacturer's colorants cannot be used.

Can a gravity spray gun be used to spray Zolatone 20 Series multicolor?
No, a pressure spray system is required to insure the proper atomization of the product.

What is the highest temperature Zolatone "cured dry film" can reach before it is compromised?
The temperature of Zolatone 20 Series should not exceed 175° F.

Can we use Zolatone 20 Series on automotive etching primer?
No, our Z91 basecoat primer sealer should be sprayed over etching primer before using Zolatone 20 Series.

What kind of primer is recommended for bare metal such as cold rolled steel?
An etching primer must be used followed by our Z91. Then Zolatone should be applied.

What color basecoat primer sealer should I use under the colors in the intermix Color Blend Program?
Lighter background colors should use white basecoat primer-sealer, and medium toned background colors should use gray basecoat primer-sealer. Dark background colors such as red, dark blue, and dark green should use black basecoat primer-sealer.

What is the best method to remove Zolatone 20 Series Multicolor?
Media blast; 80 grit sandpaper on a DA sander works well too.