ARK UV EPOXY CLEARCOAT
SOLVENT-FREE EPOXY CLEARCOAT WITH GOOD GLOSS AND UV RESISTANCE.
Use above or below the waterline
USE OVER: Epoxy, Fibreglass, Gelcoat, Wood, Metal, Concrete.
SURFACE PREP: Apply directly to clean dry wood. For fiberglass, Epoxy, Gelcoat, metal, clean surface with Acetone or Lacquer thinner, sand, and remove dust. Do not use Varsol or any petroleum-based solvents to clean surfaces.
MIXING: Mix 2 parts resin (A) with 1 part Hardener (B). Use graduated containers to measure, don’t guess, too much or too little hardener will affect a proper cure. Mix for 2 minutes, scraping the sides and the bottom of the container. Mix only what you can use within the recommended pot life. Avoid leaving mixed epoxy in direct sunlight.
APPLICATION: Best results are usually obtained with a Euro-type round end foam roller. Cross roll a thin coat, and tip immediately with a foam brush for a smoother finish. Apply 3 coats above the waterline, and 4 or 5 below for long-term submersion. For a smoother final finish, sand with 220 before the final coat.
RECOATING: Recoat without sanding as soon as the previous coat is tacky to touch, approximately 5 to 6 hours at 25C. After 24 hours, or when the coating is hard to the touch, sand with 180 grit before recoating.
COLORING: ARK UV EPOXY CLEARCOAT can be pigmented with ARK UNIVERSAL PIGMENTS. Add a maximum of 15% pigment to the Resin (A) only, and stir for at least 2 minutes. Mix pigmented resin with hardener, and stir again for 2 minutes.
| TERMPERATURE | POT LIFE | RECOAT W/O SANDING | SANDABLE | FULL CURE |
| 15C°-20C° | 40-50M | 8-12HRS | 48HRS | 10DAYS |
| 20C°-25C° | 30-40M | 5-6HRS | 24HRS | 7 DAYS |
| 25C°-30C° | 15-25M | 4-6HRS | 12HRS | 5 DAYS |
It is not recommended for application below 15C or above 30C. If you are working outside, do not apply in the rain, direct sunlight, or in windy conditions