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Striping machine. |
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Paint being mixed and poured into the machine. The paint mixture includes very small glass beads that offer a high level of reflectance. The paint is "thermo-plastic" so it will adhere to the asphalt and maintain its color over many years. |
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A primer coat is applied to the trail's center line in advance of the striping machine to ensure good adherence of the thermoplastic striping. |
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The striping machine sprays the stripe and it drys immediately. A person follows the machine with a blower to remove excess glass beads. |
San Jose's Specifications for Reflective Striping