OASIS GEL COAT is highly durable gelcoat and is the industry production standard for molding applications. Use as a sandable base coat for painting or polish to a high luster finish. FEATURES & BENEFITS: Shelf stability Ease of application Flexural strength Crack resistance Chemical resistance Tear resistance Long term durability Water resistance TYPICAL CURE SCHEDULE: Gel Time @ 77°F : 7-10 minuted Gel to Peak : 10-16 minutes Film cure @77°F : 40-50 minutes TYPICAL PRODUCT PROPERTIES (UNCURED): Viscocity : Brookfield RVT Viscometer Spindle 6@ 250.5 rpm is 2000-2100 poise Weight per gallon : 9.0 - 11.5 lbs Stability @ 150 °F : 5 days minimum Heat deflection : 59 °C - 65°C Tensile strength : 110 - 118 Mpa Shrinkage : 6% - 7% CURED GEL COAT PROPERTIES : Flex elongation, ASTM D790: 1.7 - 2.2 HDT ASTM D648 : 180 - 210 °F MIXING DIRECTION: Shake / Stir well before use. At a temperature of 77 °F the resin will begin to harden in about 12 minutes and be ready for applying reinforcements in about one hour. At cooler temperatures the mixture will take longer to harden and at warmer temperatures it will take less time. The ration of hardner may be adjusted to compensate for temperature extremes; add up to 50% more hardner when cooler and correspondingly less when warmer. Do not apply when temperatures are below 60 °F . Mix only small qualtities when temperature is about 85 °F as hardening will occur very rapidly. Never apply in direct sunlight. Mix in clean glass, paper, plastic or metal containers. Do not use foam containers. Mix no more than you can use before the resin will begin to harden, nd thereafter let your experience guide you. Do not return mixed gel coat to container. SURFACE PREPARATION: A previously gel coated surface must be clean and free from dirt, oil or other foreign materials and then lightly sanded prior to repairs. Mold surfaces should be prepared as instructed by the mold release manufacturer. GEL COAT REPAIRS: Small spot repairs are best done by dabbing the gel coat onto the area with a small brush and then covering with a piece of plastic to make sanding easier. In 4-6 hours the area can be sanded and the process repeated as many times as necessary until the damage is filled. Large repaires are best achieved by spraying the material through automotive siphon or HVLP spray equipment which provides excellent material control. PROBLEMS: Dullness: Dull mold surface, insufficient catalyst. Slow Gelatin : Cold mold surface, insufficient catalyst, gel coat too thin. Pinholes : Initial pass too heavy, insufficient atomizing pressure. Wrinkling : Cold mold, insufficient catalyst, insufficient gel coat thickness. Glass pattern print-through: Gel coat too thin, cold mold, insufficient catalyst. Sagging : Excessive gel coat, insufficient atomization. Lifting of gel coat from mold : Too much catalyst, mold too warm, gel coat applied too thick. SAFETY & HANDLING: OASIS GEL COAT contains ingredients which could be harmful if mishandled. Contact with skin & eyes should be avoided and necessary protective equipment and clothing should be worn. Individuals should wash with soap and water before eating or drinking. Individuals should observe conditions of good industrial hygiene and safe working practice. All containers should be properly labeled to prevent accidental ingestion or improper disposal. Individuals should reseal any partly used materials back in the container. Store OASIS GEL COAT at 73 °F , in dry conditions away from open flames and high temperatures.