High Thickness Transparent Epoxy Resin

High Thickness Transparent Epoxy Resin

High Thickness Epoxy Resin for Moulds 4 – 10 cm Deep

The High Thickness resin is ideal when you need to pour a thicker layer of resin in a mould or you need to cover objects in the mould. The result is a surface with a crystal clear appearance that allows you to see the depth of the resin.

Once fully cured, this product shows low yellowing because the raw materials have good UV resistance. Surfaces created with this resin are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Cromas Paints has many years of scientific experience in producing special effect paints, so we have developed our epoxy resins for professional applications. Many other DIY resins are intended for the private customer.

The Cromas resins were developed with professional characteristics including:

  • Low Viscosity and Balanced – the material is self-levelling
  • High Resistance to Carbonation – this is the reaction between the resin’s hardener with the air and humidity that can cause defects in the surface
  • Resistant to UV rays, is Low Yellowing, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use
  • Calculated Mass Effect – the temperature rise during the curing time – tested on common furniture surfaces
  • Highly Durable Finish that can be sanded and polished for a perfectly smooth surface

Watch this tutorial video for a step-by-step explanation of the High Thickness Resin

A key advantage of this professional resin is the very low heat curing reaction or Mass Effect. This is important because a low heat curing reaction allows different materials to be inserted into a resin mould that results in a crystal clear finish with very few defects.

Important Application Information

  • A sealed and level frame or silicone mould is needed to hold and shape the resin while pouring
  • The mixed resin has a low viscosity so the air bubbles can escape. Use a heat gun to break the air bubbles as needed
  • The resin can incorporate any material as long as the surface is properly insulated or sealed so that no air, water or humidity can escape and cause bubbles in the resin. Even wood and metallic materials can be encapsulated without problems. As an alternative to common insulating products, apply 1 or 2 layers of epoxy resin or sealer with a brush or spatula to achieve excellent results
  • The High Thickness resin has a curing time of 48-72 hours at a temperature of 20-25°C. It the room temperature is lower, the curing time can increase
  • Due to the low heat curing temperature, we advice to keep the room temperature at 25°-30°C during working and curing time. A warm temperature helps to avoid imperfections especially when the resin has a total mass under 5 kg
  • We suggest to not use a high thickness resin for low thickness project because the curing time will be longer and the surface will not be uniform

 

 

  • Once the resin is fully cured it becomes a hard, high gloss surface with a resistance that is higher than common paint lacquers due to the thickness.
  • At this time, the surface can be modified, sanded, and polished just like any lacquered acrylic, polyurethane or polyester material
  • When polishing the resin, it is important not to heat the surface too much because an excessive amount of heat can temporarily soften the surface making it harder to polish. This problem can be solved through the application of clear acrylic lacquer after sanding with a 500/1000 grit sandpaper
  • In winter, it is more important that the application process is carried out in a warm room. The recommended temperature at all times should be at least 25° C. At lower temperatures, the curing time increases and some imperfections may appear on the surface. Also, store the resins in a warm area when not in use.
  • Besides room temperature, humidity is also a crucial factor. Make sure the surface material, the inserted items, and the working area are dry and not humid. If there is too much moisture in the air or in the encased items, this can cause Carbonation that is the reaction of the resin mixture with the moist air that results in defects.

Pre-Production Testing

The application process of pouring the resin into moulds, pouring as self-levelling resin , or pouring resin over encased objects is not difficult, but we suggest to make some tests to develop your standardized application process.

Cromas Paints goal is to give you the most helpful information so your resin projects are successful. The provided information comes from our research and experience. Because there are many factors to understand with a resin project, we always advise to start with testing in a controlled working environment and using the same materials.

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