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- Application Method
- Application Method
This gel coat is ready to use by application with a brush. Mix the product slowly but thoroughly for 10 minutes prior to each shift start up. Apply the correct film thickness. A wet film thickness between 300 to 600µm is required ideally working with a brush to ensure a level even thickness of 500 micron. Check that the correct level of MEKP is added. A level of 1,8% is recommended. Do not use more than 3% or lower than 1,2% MEKP catalyst. Minimum application temperature : 15°C This product is not designed for use with a spray gun
Properties
- Color
- Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Elongation at Break at 40°C for 16hrs 3.7 % ISO 527 tensile Strength at 40°C for 16hrs 53 MPa ISO 527 H.D.T at 40°C for 16hrs 65 °C NFT ISO 75 - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Sag resistance (wet) 500 μm - Color Depends Color - - Density 1.20 - 1.25 - - Viscosity[25°C - Spindle 5- 5rpm] 250 - 300 dPa.s - Thixotropic index [5/50 rpm] 3.7 - 4.3 - - Solid Content (15mn at 150°C) 73 - 77 % - Hide depends colour (wet) 500 - 700 μm - - Cured Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Peak Time (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) 15 - 25 mn - Gel Time (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) 8-11 mn - Catalyst Low activity Catalyst - - Peak exotherm (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) 170 - 220 °C - Film cure (500μ - 20°C - 2% MEKP) 45 - 60 mn -
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life
Shelf-life :
4 Months .
Storage :
When the product is sealed in its original packing, stored indoors away from direct sunlight and direct heat sources and ideally at ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C .