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Yachtcare VT Gelcoat Filler
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- 2-component gelcoat filler
- For small gelcoat repairs
- Quick-curing
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Product description
Yachtcare VT Gelcoat Filler (Gelcoat Spachtel VT) is a 2-component paste-like gelcoat filler. The white filler is particularly suitable for repairing fine layer cracks, deep scratches and small damages in the outer gelcoat layer of your GRP hull. Yachtcare Gelcoat Filler comes with the corresponding BPO hardener, release foil and a spatula, so you can start using the gelcoat filler immediately. You can colour this gelcoat filler with polyester pigment.
Benefits of Yachtcare VT Gelcoat Filler
- High-quality 2-component gelcoat putty.
- Suitable for small gelcoat repairs above the waterline.
- Fast curing time of 20 minutes.
Directions for use
Yachtcare Gelcoat Filler is very easy to use. Make sure the surface you are going to fill is clean, dry and grease-free. Lightly sand the damaged part to improve adhesion and tape the area around it if necessary. Next, mix the Yachtcare Gelcoat Filler with 2 to 3% of the supplied BPO hardener. Apply the filler directly to the damaged part and smooth it with the spatula. Then remove the adhesive tape, cover the repaired area with the release film and press lightly.
The processing time is approximately 6 minutes at 20°C and after 20 minutes the gelcoat putty is fully cured. Remove the foil only after the gelcoat filler has cured. If applied carefully, no further grinding and polishing is required.
Product properties
Contents: 250 grams
Colour: white
Brand: Yachtcare
Hardener: BPO (Benzoyl Peroxide)
Minimum application temperature: 5°C
Mixing ratio: 2-3% BPO hardener
Pot life: 6 minutes (20°C)
Curing time: 20 minutes (20°C)
Shelf life: 12 months (store in a cool, dry place)
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- BOO001643
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The tasks a product is intended for, such as laminating, casting, bonding, sealing or protecting. Products intended for the same application can differ considerably in processing, curing time and final properties.
- Putty
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The technical product category, such as primer, resin, hardener or cleaner. It explains the product's purpose and helps you find other products with a similar function.
- Putty
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Mixing ratio indicates how much of each component is needed, for example resin (A) and hardener (B). A ratio of 100:50 by weight means 100 grams of A to 50 grams of B; by volume you might use millilitres. Weight and volume ratios are not necessarily the same because the components may have different densities. Accurate measuring is important for proper curing.
- 2-3% (BPO hardener)
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The period for which an unopened product remains usable under the specified storage conditions. Check whether the period starts from the manufacturing date or another date. Shelf life may be shorter after opening, especially for products sensitive to air or moisture.
- 12 months
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Minimum application temperature is the lowest temperature at which a product may be used according to the manufacturer. The limit can apply to the air, substrate and product itself.
At lower temperatures, resins and coatings can become thicker and cure more slowly. Moisture can also condense on a cold substrate and reduce adhesion. Check the dew point and measure the surface temperature before starting. A longer drying time does not automatically make application below the specified minimum acceptable.
- 5 °C
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Hardener type indicates which component or substance is needed to cure a resin, adhesive or coating. The mechanism varies with the chemical system:
- Epoxy: usually a specific compatible hardener (component B), mixed with the resin at the stated ratio.
- Polyester and vinyl ester: often an MEKP initiator that starts the curing reaction. Dosage is normally given as a percentage.
- Two-component polyurethane: uses a compatible second component, often based on isocyanates, as specified for the system.
Hardeners are not interchangeable. Use only the combination, dosage and safety precautions stated by the manufacturer.
- BPO (benzoyl peroxide)
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Curing time is the period a product needs to reach a specified stage of cure. It is usually given in hours or days, often at a reference temperature such as 20 °C. A product may be tack-free or safe to handle before reaching its full mechanical and chemical resistance. Film thickness and mixed quantity may also affect the time.
- 20 minutes (at 20 °C)
- Net contents
- 250 g
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Working time is the period during which a product remains workable after mixing or activation, usually given in minutes at a specified temperature, often 20 °C. With reactive resins, the chemical reaction also continues in the mixing container, and larger quantities or higher temperatures can shorten this time. Working time is different from gel time and full curing time.
- Approximately 6 minutes (at 20 °C)
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