Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy instructions
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Description:
Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy is a premium, two-component, 100% solids, high-build epoxy coating used for water-clear epoxy pours from ¼ inch – 1 inch deep per layer.
Uses:
It provides a crystal clear casting of various objects, decorative jewelry, thick-poured surfaces, burl wood tables—limitless possibilities.
Coverage:
Coverage for pour coat:
- ¼ inch thick – 1.5 gallon kit – 10 square feet
- ½ inch thick - 1.5 gallon kit - 5 square feet
- 1 inch thick – 1.5 gallon kit – 2.5 square feet
Note: Pouring a single layer with a thickness greater than one inch may cause excessive bubbles, yellowing, and distortion in the surface. Use multiples coats to achieve the desired thickness.
Colors:
For coloring, Pigmently Epoxy Colored Pigments or Pigmently Liquid Dye can be mixed in. You may also add Universal Paint colorants to achieve the desired results if they are water-based and not oil-based.
Packaging ratio:
A 1.5 gallon kit contains one gallon of resin component and a half gallon of hardener component.
Surface Preparation:
- For best results, the substrate surface must be dry and free of dust, wax, grease, or oil.
- Surfaces should be sealed. For wood, apply two to three coats of our bartop epoxy as a seal coat, sanding lightly between coats.
- For surfaces like paper, use Mod Podge.
- Any item to be coated should be about two inches above the work area so that the extra mixture will drip off the item. It is a good idea to put a newspaper or a drop cloth under the item to catch the drips.
Measuring:
- Mix only the amount of Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy that you need at one time.
- Measure two parts Resin A to one part Hardener B by volume. Do not exceed 1.5 gallons combined in a single batch.
- Thoroughly mix the epoxy with a stir stick. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully scrape the sides and bottom of the pail during mixing.
- Unused resin and hardener should be left in their original storage containers and used within 60 days to avoid undesirable yellowing inside the bottles.
- Caution: Inaccurate measuring will cause epoxy surface to remain soft or sticky “spots” on the epoxy surface.
Mixing procedure:
Measure two parts resin component to one part hardener component in a clean container.
Tools needed:
- Mixing container: Should have smooth flat bottom and be clean and dust free.
- Stick: Must have flat, straight edge to ensure thorough mixing.>
- Brush: Sometimes a small brush is needed for coating edges of crevices.
- Gloves or notched spreader or squeegee: May be needed for certain product applications
- Propane torch or heat gun: Used for bubble release
Application:
- After thoroughly mixing, slowly pour the Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy over the surface you wish to coat, gradually filling your layer in approximately 1/4” thick.
- Pop the bubbles as you go by waving a propane torch back and forth, four to six inches above the surface.
- Once any bubbles are eliminated, repeat the pouring process with additional 1/4 inch layering until either satisfied or you've reached a maximum of one inch layer thickness. Allow it to dry prior to subsequent applications over one inch thick.
- For stubborn or deep-set bubbles, heat the tip of a narrow screwdriver and pop the deep bubbles with the hot tip of the screwdriver.
- Use the torch to burst additional bubbles as needed for up to 40 minutes after the initial pour.
- Note: For a project greater than one inch thick, multiple pours may be needed. Allow product to cure for 12 hours before adding additional one inch thick layers.
Warnings:
- Mixed resin and hardener, if left in a mixing container for more than ten minutes, may begin to heat up, shortening working time.
- Avoid breathing vapors.
- These polymers should be used only by adults or under adult supervision.
Durability for various applications:
Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy has a “softer” overall finish compared to table top epoxy and is susceptible to scratching and denting if left as a stand-alone final coat. When using over a wear-surface like a table top or bar top, it is necessary to apply a topcoat using one of our other products (e.g., Ultra Clear Table Top Epoxy or an Osmo finish).
Drying Time:
- To the touch: 12-18 hours
- For recoating: within 12-24 hours
- For light usage: 72 hours
- Cure Time: 7 - 14 days until fully cured (depending on the thickness of application)
Limitations:
- Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy should be stored in a dry place between 60°F-80°F and out of the reach of children.
- The resin and hardener components should not be left in an open container.
- Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy should be used in a room where the relative humidity is under 60% and the temperature is between 60°F-85°F.
- This product should be used within one year of purchase. Use within 2 months after opening.
- For interior use only.
Clean up:
- Use Acetone to clean up Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy while it is in its liquid state.
- After Ultra Clear Deep Pour Epoxy has been cured, it may be removed by mechanical means.
- It is advisable to clean immediately after use.