FAQ’S TEMP-LINE
Q1. What can I do to make removal easier/faster?
A1. Technique suggestion: Pre brushing the logos with a
drag broom helps loosen, and crack the paint so the remover
can penetrate better (especially when removing logos). Use
remover at full strength. Work small areas at a time.
Apply Temp-Line Remover and let it sit for a minute or two.
Check whether the paint is liquefying by rubbing a rag or
paper towel over area. When paint begins to smear and
come off, the product is working. Use agitation (deck brush
or other scrub brush) to scrub fibers and break up paint.
High pressure water jets work best for rinsing as they lend
additional scrubbing with water rinse.
A2. Paint may be more difficult to remove in extremely hot,
dry climates (especially when paint has been “baked on”
over a long period of time). Try to work on cooler days.
Also, if you know the field will be exposed to extremely hot
and dry conditions, we recommend Eco Temp-Line Fast
Break, which is formulated to be less adhesive and break
down faster upon Remover application.
A3. The Eco Scrub Bug and Water Bug are great tools for
getting the best results in removal of Eco Temp-Line. The
dual rotating heads on the Scrub Bug help agitate and crack
up the paint. The high-pressure water jets on the Water Bug
powers the paint from the individual fibers. Together, they
are the perfect combination for removing paint and cleaning
lines, numbers and small logos on the field.
Q2. What is the best way to apply the Remover?
A. The remover is easily applied with a pump backpack
sprayer or gas powered sprayer. Be sure to get a nice, even
coat on the area of paint to be removed. If you would like to
use Temp-Line remover in your Krommer or other lowpressure application equipment, use Eco Temp-Line
Remover L.V. If you’re using a Hydro Extractor or a Kromer
you can dilute the remover to 3 or 4 to 1.
An airless sprayer connected to a large tank 50 – 150
gallons) also works great.
A large diameter tip (like a #21 opening) works best when
applying the remover.
Q3. Can I dilute Eco Temp-Line Paint and Remover?
A. The Remover is best used full strength, but can be
diluted depending on the type of equipment being used to
apply.
Diluting the paint is possible, though the paint is designed to
be bright and opaque. Diluting it can dull appearance of
lines and logos and they will have to be painted more often.
Remember, painting on synthetic turf is the opposite of
painting on natural grass. It lasts a lot longer and the more
paint you put down the more paint tends to build up in the
infill.
Q4. I have a new field and the paint does not seem to stick
well. Why?
A. Brand new fields come off the factory line with a light
coating of oil on them (something they apply to the plastic
that makes up the “grass blade” fibers). This oil can make
adhesion difficult for a number of months. How long
depends on how often the field is exposed to weather, wear
and painting/cleaning. The field can be cleaned thoroughly
with Eco Temp-Line remover and water to minimize this
effect.
Q5. How can I prevent ‘build up’ of paint on my synthetic
field.
A. The Mantis Hydro Extractor is the only tool developed for
removing paint from synthetic fields with hydraulic scrubbers,
high pressure sprayers and, most importantly, a flush
vacuum system designed for synthetic turf that can remove
paint and dirt from an infill field while picking up a minimum
of rubber (About a teaspoon per square foot). (Please see
link for a video demonstration at Quest Field, home of the
Seattle Seahawks)
Q6. How can I remove the dirt contamination from around
my bases?
A. Again, the Mantis Hydro Extractor is the only machine
designed to break up and remove paint and dirt from
synthetic turf (see question 5). It is the best tool available for
dirt spreading and taking over the surrounding infill. (Please
see link for a video demonstration of this process at PGE
park in Portland)