TDS FR-101
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Tewtm'^8 UNFILLED FAIRING EPOXY TDS FR-1011:1 Fairing Epoxy is a low-viscosity, 2-part epoxy system formulated to accept high filler loadings while maintaining excellent flexibility and to bond well to all common marine substrates. Once thoroughly mixed, the material can be spread immediately, requiring no induction time. See Properties Chart at the end of this document for cure specifications. TDS FR-101 epoxy is D.O.T. non-corrosive so it does not require hazardous Surface Preparation: All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of any dirt, grease, oil, etc. before beginning any surface preparation. Steel should be sandblasted or ground to clean white metal perSSPC-SP63 to a 0,07-0,10 mm profile. Vacuum surface to remove grit and dust. Wipe with acetone. Apply 2-3 coats of a commercially-approved epoxy primer such as Alexseal Epoxy Primer, Devoe 235 Epoxy Primer, Awl-Grip Hull Guard, or equivalent, following the primer manufacturer's instructions accordingly. Aluminum should be sandblasted or ground with 24 grit disc pads to a 0,07-0,10 mm profile. Vacuum surface to remove grit and dust. Then follow with a vinyl wash primer or AlumaPrep followed by a mil/spec zinc or strontium chromate corrosion-inhibiting primer, then Alexseal Epoxy Primer, Devoe Epoxy Primer, AwlGrip Hull Guard or equivalent, following the primer manufacturer's instructions accordingly. Fiberglass/Gelcoat should be ground with 36 grit paper until no shiny surface is present, then wiped down with acetone. Wood should be scuffed with 36 grit paper, then wiped down with acetone. Do not use polyester resin or wood sealers that contain oils. Mixing Instructions: Stir both A & B components before combining, especially if less than a full container is being used. Mix by volume 1:1 one/1 part base resin with one/1 part activator, then add TDS-FIL at a ratio of two/2 gallons of filler per one/1 gallon of mixed epoxy (adjust filler content to your specific needs). Mixing MUST be thorough to ensure a good cure. This can be done by using a Milwaukee 1675- 1 dual speed drill or equivalent and an EM120 Ribbon Mixer blade or equivalent operating at 300-1200 RPM or for larger projects, a Myers Engineering Catalyzing Mixer Model 501-1-5. Always mix at the lowest possible speed to avoid excess air entrapment. DO NOT ADD ANY REDUCER. TDS FR-101 is supplied as a clear base and a clear light tan activator which must be mixed thoroughly to achieve a uniform color with no streaking. Application is not recommended below 10° C. Keep from freezing! For fairing, flow out and level the TDS FR-101 as a uniform coating on the clean, dry substrate and allow

to cure for at least 24 hours. It is not recommended Warranty: to cast more than 20mm of TDS FR-101 in a single T ... , , ... _j -r , _j , ■ pour due to the possibility of heat distortion but a „ ,Tr^ , , . , .,. , second layer may be poured within 24 hours without Systems (TDS) makes no warranty of suitability for any abrading the first layer as long as it is clean, dry and sPecific Purpose. In lieu of all warranties, expressed or wiped down with acetone. When hard and dry to the implied, TDS will refund the purchase price of any defective touch (at least 24 hours), aggressively grind the...