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American Tradition Gelcoat

27x1 High Gloss Top coat additive - Clear

27x1 High Gloss Top coat additive - Clear

Regular price $120.00 USD
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Special Handling Fee: This item is considered hazardous in volumes greater than gallon sizes and will include a special handling fee when ordered in individual units with volumes greater than a gallon. If shipped by air, this item will always require a special handling fee, regardless of volume.


Description: 

27x1 is a clear topcoat that doubles as a gel coat additive to ensure air cure and a significantly harder surface when fully cured than gel coat alone. With exceptional UV and scratch resistance, and a super clear glass-like appearance, this topcoat is versatile enough to handle every project

Product Features

  • Eliminate the use of Wax/PVA in Gelcoat when used as Additive
  • Air Non-Inhibited Cure 
  • Exceptional UV resistance
  • Buffs to a Super High Gloss Finish
  • Refinishes to Original High Gloss Finish
  • Super Clear - Glass-Like Appearance
  • Scratch resistant
  • Practically a Walk-Away Gloss Finish
  • Very Low Viscosity
  • Low VOC Product

Product Applications

    • Gel coat Additive for Air-Cure Uninhibited Application
    • Topcoat over Pigmented Gel Coat for Clear Depth
    • Topcoat over Stains and Primers
    • Musical Instrument Wood Topcoat
    • Automotive Interior Composite Parts Clear Coating
    • Architectural Wood Crafts

    Application Suggestions

    • Mix Contents of Can Thoroughly
    • The optimum temperature of 77º F 
    • Catalyze at 2% with MEKP initiator (10cc/pint)
    • Utilization of HVLP spray gun optimizes finish 
    • Tip Size 2.5- 4.0mm
    • Air pressure 25-40 PSI
    • Build to 60 MILS without sagging or cracking (multiple passes required)
    • Allow full cure (24 hours) prior to sand and polish or topcoat application
    • Start with a flash coat (2 mils). Wait 2 minutes then start building coats of 4 mils per pass, up to optimum 24 mils

    Specifications

    • Mix Contents of Can Thoroughly
    • Optimum Temperature of 77º F
    • Catalyze at 2% with MEKP initiator (20 cc/quart); Mix Well
    • Utilization of HVLP spray gun optimizes finish
    • Tip Size 1.7 - 2.5mm
    • Air pressure 25-40 PSI
    • Allow full cure (24 hours) prior to sand and polish or topcoat application
    • Maintain 12-18" distance between gun and surface 
    • Start with a flash coat (2 mils). Wait 2 minutes then start building coats of 4 mils per pass, up to optimum 24 mils