Application & Preparation Tools
Everbrite Coatings Application Tools
Everbrite Coatings Application and Preparation Tools are included in our Everbrite Kits
This page describes the Everbrite Coatings Tools which are provided in the various DIY Kits and their purpose.
Our DIY kits include tested accessories which are compatible with our coatings.
Grey Preparation Pads
Extra Fine Grade – Can be used to remove oxidation and for the light cleaning of steel and non-steel. These flexible, non-woven Prep Pads are a great substitute for steel wool. They won’t rust, shred, or splinter. They are washable, reusable and can be cut and folded.
Used to:
- Remove chalk, oxidation and stains from powdercoated and painted metals, to clean anodized aluminium and more.
- Clean Garage Doors, Aluminium Joinery, Metal Buildings, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminium.
- Help shift stubborn rust and tea staining from brushed stainless steel using the Stainless steel rust remover
- Smooth off raised rust bloom ready for coating rusted metals
Powder Free Disposable Nitrile Gloves
Powder Free Disposable Nitrile Gloves help protect hands when cleaning with EZPrep and the Prep Pad.
A glove must be worn when using an Applicator Pad to apply Everbrite Protective Coating or Protectaclear Coating. A glove helps protect hands against chemicals and abrasives. Latex Free.
Do NOT use rubber gloves as soft rubber will react and become sticky when in contact with the coatings.
A minimum of one pair comes with every Everbrite or Protectaclear Coating Order. Extra powder-free Nitrile Gloves are available from your local hardware store.
Applicator Pads to apply Coatings
Care of Applicator Pads
TIP: Applicator pads soaked in coating can be protected from going hard by being wrapped in aluminium tinfoil. This is to ensure that the pad remains flexible as once the Applicator Pad dries out it loses its flexibility and cannot evenly distribute coating to the surface. Do NOT use plastic film to wrap. Discard pads after the job is finished as the pads cannot be cleaned with Xylene Solvent.
Round Clear Coat Pad
Included in Small, Medium and Large ProtectaClear Kits
White pad for the application of Protectaclear Universal Clear Coating on wide areas and for banisters and railings.
Can also be used with Everbrite UV Protective Clear Coating.
Can be ordered separately in Packs of 4
Round Microfibre Pad with Hand Gusset
Included in Medium and Large Everbrite Protective Coating Kits
A durable sponge encased in smooth microfibre cloth fabric for easy and smooth application of Everbrite UV Protective Coating to wide areas such as wide aluminium joinery door profiles, garage doors, gutters and around round fence poles and banisters, guttering etc.
Comes complete with hand gusset for hand grip for application of Everbrite Protective Coating.
Can be ordered separately in Packs of 2
Brick shaped Extra large Microfibre Pad
Included with Orders for Garage Door Restorations.
A durable sponge encased in smooth microfibre cloth fabric for easy and smooth application of Everbrite Protective Coating to wide areas such as wide aluminium joinery door profiles, garage doors, gutters and around round fence poles and banisters, guttering etc.
This pad is ideal for deeper and wider panels as it holds more coating so each ‘sweep’ covers more area before a redip in the coating is required.
Paint Brushes
Care of Bristle Brushes
Once the paint brush has been used to apply coating you can keep it soft by wrapping in aluminium foil. Do NOT use plastic film wrap.
If the brush does go hard it can be re-dipped and immersed in the coating and after a few minutes the brush will soften.
If you clean the brush with Xylene or methylated spirits do not let any solvent residue from the brush get into the coating.
IMPORTANT: Never use a pre used paint brush that has been used to apply another type of paint/coating. No matter how much the pre-used paint brush has been cleaned the coating will draw out any old paint residue and the clear coating will go cloudy.
Paint Brush – 25mm
Included in Starter, Small, Medium & Large Kits
A premium quality 25mm Oval paint brush with a blend of synthetic and hog bristle; suitable for applying all of the coatings. This Basil Hybrid 25mm paint brush is ideal for applying the coating to aluminium window frames and other narrow profiles.
Extra paint brushes are available from is available from Resene Paints Shops.
Basil Hybrid 25mm Oval paint Brush.
Other Compatible Paint Brushes
Some synthetic paint brushes are not compatible with the coatings.
Natural Bristle Brushes: All natural bristle brushes are compatible with our coatings.
Synthetic brushes: Haydn Decor Synthetic Paint Brush 25mm. (Bunnings)
Trade Painters advise us that the Legend paint brush is suitable for applying coating to aluminium joinery.
Sponge Brushes
Latex Free Sponge Brushes – 1″ and 2″
For narrow profiles and small jobs you can use a sponge brush although these tend to go soft after awhile. Sponge brushes are included in the small Test Kits. Extras are available from craft / hardware stores.
Care of Sponge Brushes
Sponge brushes can be wrapped in aluminium foil (while full of coating) for short term protection. Do not use plastic film to wrap.
Discard sponge brushes after awhile or when project has been finished as they cannot be cleaned. As long as the Sponge brush is still soft then it can be reused.
Sponge Wedges
Sponge Wedges
Only used with Protectaclear Coating and provided in the very small Jewellery and Test Kits for small items. e.g. jewellery, door knobs, handles and for touch ups of any missed areas. Discard sponge wedges after each job/project is finished.
Care of Sponge Wedges
Sponge wedges can be wrapped in aluminium foil for short term protection. (while full of coating) Do NOT use plastic film to wrap.
Discard sponge wedges after awhile or when project has been finished as they cannot be cleaned. As long as the Sponge wedge is still soft then it can be reused.
