R-comp tires on epoxy floors.

[Will010100]

I am building a new garage for storing and maintaining race cars.

I would like to have white floors to reflect more light and make it easier to find small parts and locate drips.

Friends tell me that their r-comp tires pull-up some of the common epoxy floor products. I don't need the best product on the market; I'm looking for a product that is "good enough" for the job and reasonably priced. I have read a lot of the threads on here but don't see any that specifically address r-comp tires.

If anyone here has specific experience, I would appreciate your insight.


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[japsfinest]

My r888 picked up the epoxy shield product about 2 weeks after it went down. One tire in one spot. Did not have a problem again....

 

[retfr8flyr]

My floor is epoxy with a polyurethane clear topcoat. I run R compound Drag Radials on the rear of my Mustang and I haven't had any problems with lifting, or discoloration. If you do your floor correctly it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

If prepared well, a good industrial coating will hold up. All in the prep.

 

[Will010100]

So I am having a prefabricated steel building installed on the pad. I am somewhat concerned about the acid attacking the galvanized coating. Assuming I can find a couple warm days, would there be any problems applying the epoxy on the pad before the building is erected?


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[bdamico]

So I am having a prefabricated steel building installed on the pad. I am somewhat concerned about the acid attacking the galvanized coating. Assuming I can find a couple warm days, would there be any problems applying the epoxy on the pad before the building is erected?


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reconsider etching and do some research on how to properly prep the pad

 

[Armorpoxy]

We don't recommend coating the floor first, it most likely will get beat up from the installation of the building, plus epoxies are not for outdoor use. Plus the costing could have problems depending on how long it was let exposed. Give the floor a light grind instead of etching. Problem solved!

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

So I am having a prefabricated steel building installed on the pad. I am somewhat concerned about the acid attacking the galvanized coating. Assuming I can find a couple warm days, would there be any problems applying the epoxy on the pad before the building is erected?

Besides the reaction from acid on metal, why would you etch if you have concerns about the floor coating staying down??

Need to diamond grind once the walls are up and all the nasty work is done in the building. Your next move after the floor is "move in".

 

[Will010100]

In short, acid etching is all I've seen in my research. If there is a better way, in all in favor of not messing with caustic materials. I see lots of threads on products, but nothing on the DIY process. What should I research to be sure I learn the correct process?






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[bdamico]

In short, acid etching is all I've seen in my research. If there is a better way, in all in favor of not messing with caustic materials. I see lots of threads on products, but nothing on the DIY process. What should I research to be sure I learn the correct process?






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search "prep" or "grind" in title only in this forum (under advanced) and there are many, many, many threads on the subject

 

[PDM]

My race shop was 4000 sq. foot and regularly had R comps and slicks on it with zero issues on an epoxy floor.

The most important thing is to have it preppred properly (grinding or shot beading) to allow the epoxy to stick) Chemical prep and or washing will not work.

Was going to apply poly aspartic on my new house shop and garage, but may opt again for epoxy as it can be easier for me to install in sections once I allow my newly poured concrete to properly cure until next year.

And I do NOT recommend white...it should be tinted a grey. You can go a lighter shade of grey, but white will be way too reflective and I think would honestly bother your eyes with light reflection, and show up ALL dirt and scuff more than a grey. (I don't know your ceiling height, but if it's under 12 feet, a white epoxy would have funky reflections.

don

 

[Will010100]

Thanks Don. Lots of good info.

I had not considered the reflection hurting my eyes. Ironically, one of my main reasons for using white floors was to increase indirect light. I thought reflecting off the floors would be a good way to increase overall brightness without the harshness of direct light. I thought this would be especially helpful lighting under cars on the lift.

I will have 12' walls and the lights will be mounted about 1.5' higher in the trusses. I was thinking about using the new T5HO high-bay fluorescent lighting. They are ridiculously bright, but the light is flooded as opposed to spot.

You make a good point. There are several race teams in my area. I might meet with a few to learn how they take advantage of indirect light yet manage the glare of direct reflection.




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[Armorpoxy]

We try to steer away from white as its more expensive, more prone to yellowing, and shows every scuff.

We have a beautiful light gray which is like a pewter color that gives almost the same effect as white, but less prone to showing problems.