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But make sure you have all the right info before you transition . Making the switch from coal tar to asphalt emulsion sealcoat may seem complicated or expensive . It ’ s not , if you get the right one .
HERE ’ S WHAT WON ’ T CHANGE
You Don ’ t Need to Buy All New Equipment Your tanker stays the same . Your spray wands stay the same . Your mix paddles stay the same . You might have to change your filter basket , pump and get larger spray tips . You will need to bring up your pressure to 85 psi or a little higher . Pitch Black ® is a viscous material , as all sealcoats should be . Not tack coat and water ! But lessening the liability for your crew and company by moving to a non-toxic sealcoat material = PRICELESS . For the most part , you don ’ t have to change much of your equipment to make the switch .
Application is the Same Asphalt emulsion sealcoat can be sprayed , squeegeed , brushed , etc . Applying two coats is the industry standard . Period . If you ’ re doing less , chances are your coal tar jobs weren ’ t up to par either .
Durability is the Same The myth that coal tar is stronger than asphalt emulsion sealcoat is just plain bull . Pitch Black ® ( and other good quality asphalt emulsion sealcoats ) are used to slurry city streets , on airports , high-traffic parking lots , schools and climates ranging from 100 + degrees in Arizona to – freezing temps in Alaska . Switching doesn ’ t mean you lose durability IF you choose the right brand .
HERE ’ S WHAT WILL CHANGE ( FOR THE BETTER )
Your Drying Times Asphalt emulsion sealcoat dries fast and the second coat can usually be applied within two hours . It also doesn ’ t run down the driveway while you ’ re edging ! Line-striping is a breeze . It can usually be done later in the day , after you ’ ve sealed the asphalt surface . You can also seal over new asphalt much sooner than coal tar , which means you ’ ll be done with jobs faster , save on crews and get paid faster .
Your Line-Striping Paint Options You ’ ll now be able to use oil-based traffic paint , whereas with coal tar , it would have turned brown . In a world of constant shortages lately , this will help expand your options to both water-based and oil-based paint .
Your Cleanup Asphalt emulsion sealcoat is easy to clean up with non-hazardous chemicals such as Oil Flo , and it leaves no yellow stain ! Cleaning up coal tar is a nightmare ! It ’ s very difficult to remove from unwanted surfaces without harsh chemicals and permanent staining .
Your Worries About PAHs Bans & Regulations Your sealcoat must have less than 1,000 parts per million PAHs ( Polycy- www . callape . com [ 8 ] 1.800.210.5923