APPLICATION

PLI-STIX®is a simple and clean process. Before applying the product it is important to thoroughly clean out the crack and remove any loose debris. Rinsing the crack and allowing it to dry will give you the best results.

Now you are ready to install the PLI-STIX®. Simply place the PLI-STIX® into the crack (do not remove the plastic wrap from the PLI-STIX®). The PLI-STIX® must be inside the crack so we recommend pushing the PLI-STIX® into the crack using a screwdriver. (*Note: If the crack is not as wide as the ½" PLI-STIX® we recommend stretching the PLI-STIX® out...you can leave it in the sun for a while to make it easier to stretch. You can also splice it with a razor blade. Use a rubber mallet to help form the strip for the pavement cracks & also help in the "wedging in" effort). If you have a VERY narrow crack you may have to heat a knife with your torch so that it splices the Stix like a butter knife!

Melt-it: Once the Pli-Stix®are packed into the crack or joint light the propane torch adjust the flame until the total flame is 3-4” long and the blue tip is approximately 1” long. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using torch. Hold the flame at a 45 degree angle 3” from the Pli-Stix® and begin heating by moving the flame back and forth in a slow even motion (DO NOT HOLD FLAME IN ONE PLACE OVER Pli-Stix®–KEEP MOVING BACK AND FORTH). Heat approximately 1’ (one foot) at a time. The “melt-away” plastic wrapper will burn off Pli-Stix® will start to immediately liquefy. Continue heating for approximately 1-2 minutes (the type and size torch along with wind and temperature conditions will effect melting time). If not completely melted Pli-Stix® can be reheated to complete seal at anytime. Move on to other cracks or joints until job is completed.

CAUTION: Always wear goggles gloves long sleeved shirt pants and close toed shoes when applying. Do NOT apply indoors or to vertical wall structures.