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Klear Kote Application Guide

This document provides instructions for applying Klear Kote epoxy, including estimating coverage, surface preparation, personal protection, mixing, application, cure times, and important notes. It estimates that 1 gallon of mixed epoxy will cover approximately 1.6 square feet at 1 inch thick. Surfaces must be cleaned and scuffed before application. Safety equipment like gloves, glasses and aprons should be worn when working with epoxy. Epoxy must be thoroughly mixed for at least 3 minutes to ensure no soft or tacky spots form. Multiple thin coats are recommended rather than one thick coat. The epoxy will be tack free in 8 hours at 77 degrees F but takes 14 days to fully cure.

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Klear Kote Application Guide

This document provides instructions for applying Klear Kote epoxy, including estimating coverage, surface preparation, personal protection, mixing, application, cure times, and important notes. It estimates that 1 gallon of mixed epoxy will cover approximately 1.6 square feet at 1 inch thick. Surfaces must be cleaned and scuffed before application. Safety equipment like gloves, glasses and aprons should be worn when working with epoxy. Epoxy must be thoroughly mixed for at least 3 minutes to ensure no soft or tacky spots form. Multiple thin coats are recommended rather than one thick coat. The epoxy will be tack free in 8 hours at 77 degrees F but takes 14 days to fully cure.

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Klear Kote Epoxy

Application Instructions
ESTIMATING COVERAGE
1 gallon of mixed epoxy contains 231 cubic inches of volume; therefore will cover
approx. 1.6 square feet at 1 inch thick and approx 6.5 square feet at ¼ inch thick, 13 feet
at 1/8”, and 26 feet at 1/16”. Coverage must include surfaces, edges, and an extra 2% for
run off on the edges.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Although it is not possible to address every type of surface the following is a generic
guideline: Bare wood should be sealed with a thin coat of epoxy, decoupage articles
should be tested for color fastness prior to application. When recoating an existing
coating the coating should be scuff sanded and cleaned with a cleaning solvent.
Denatured Alcohol is recommended. Be sure that the surface and the epoxy to be mixed
are at the same temperature, preferably 70-85 deg. F.

PERSONAL PROTECTION
Read MSDS before opening. Wear latex gloves because liquid epoxies can sensitize the
skin. Wear a plastic apron, epoxy can soak through your cloths and again sensitize your
skin. Most Important - Wear safety glasses, liquid epoxy can be transmitted into your
eyes through involuntary actions from your hands.

MIXING
Mixing is the most important part of the project. Improper mixing will cause soft or
tacky spots in the surface. First be sure you are preparing to mix containers of Hardener
and Resin, believe it or not mistakes happen, check the labels. Graduated mixing
containers are recommended for measuring and mixing. Hand mixing with a paint type
stir stick is recommended, mixes should not exceed 1.5 gal. Continual mixing including
sweeping the sides and bottom of the mixing container while mixing should take approx
3 minutes. It is best to use two containers for mixing. Mix the product in one
container for a period of 1-1/2 minutes, making sure you scrape the sides and bottom of
the container to mix all the resins. After mixing in the first container pour the entire mix
into the second container, scraping the entire product from the first container, mixing the
product for another 1-1/2 minutes. The reason for this is that no matter how
complete the mix is, there are unmixed portions on the sides and bottom of the
mixing container. The product may cloud a little during mixing but will clear as mixing
nears completion.
APPLICATION
Epoxy is self leveling; therefore the surface must be level for uniformity. The epoxy may
be poured on the surface and spread with a plastic hand trowel.. It is not recommended to
apply more than 1/8 in. thick per coat. Thick films are achieved through multiple coats.
Once the epoxy is applied to the desired thickness tiny air bubbles will appear on the
surface. Wait approximately 20 minutes after pouring. The bubbles need to be
eliminated by passing the low flame of a propane torch systematically over the surface
keeping the flame at least 3 inches from the surface. It will be necessary to repeat this
process until the bubbles stop surfacing. You will now have a glass like surface.

CURE TIME
Cure times will vary with temperature and thickness. Klear Kote will be tack free in a 1/8
in film at 77deg, F in approximately 8 hrs and ready for service in 24 hrs.
Important note: Even though the film will appear hard the epoxy will not reach full cure
for 14 days. Therefore, do not leave objects on the surface until fully cured. When used
for bars or table tops any hot items like coffee cups hot plates etc .over 140deg.F will
leave a ring or impression on most any epoxy. The use of saucers under cups and heat
resistant pads under hot plates are recommended to preserve the finish.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT EPOXY


Epoxies cure through chemical reaction. The chemical reaction generates heat, the greater
the mass of epoxy the faster the reaction occurs. Pot life is measured with about 4oz. of
epoxy @ 77deg.F.Therefore a stated 40 minute pot life is for that 4 ounces. A 1.5gal mix
in a bucket will only have a 10-15 min pot life.

Epoxies will amber slightly when exposed to sunlight, even for only several hours and
will chalk in exterior applications. For exterior application a top coat with a UV inhibited
Urethane is recommended.

Blemishes caused by contaminants or suicidal insects can be sanded out and recoated
without ruining clarity.

If this is your first experience with Epoxy-EXPERIMENT ON A SIMILAR


SURFACE before making a big mistake. Even the pro’s have bad days…

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