Duratec® Sunshield Clear Topcoat

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Pricing

  • Item
  • Description
  • Price
  • Qty
  • 1045/69-B
  • 1045/69-B
    Gallon w/ hardener
  • $189.95
  • 1045/69-C
  • 1045/69-C
    Case (4 Gallons w/ hardener)
  • $649.95

  • 1045-A
  • 1045-A
    Quart (2.5 lbs)
  • $74.95
  • 1045-AK
  • 1045-AK
    Case (6 Quarts)
  • $399.95
  • 1045-B
  • 1045-B
    Gallon (8.85 lbs)
  • $179.95
  • 1045-C
  • 1045-C
    Case (4 Gallons)
  • $599.95

Details

High-Gloss Surface Layer with UV Protection

Duratec® Sunshield Clear Topcoat is a specially formulated polyester topcoat that offers you excellent gloss levels and UV stability. #1045 is compatible with epoxy, vinyl ester and polyester resins. It can be applied to epoxy laminates as an in-mold or post-mold coating. It offers a durable surface and has great scratch resistance. Sunshield offers excellent anti-yellowing, making it a perfect coating for epoxy or vinyl ester parts. It offers a fast build for a smooth and pit-free surface, reducing cycle time and labor.

Sunshield is not applied like traditional gel coat. To apply, spray a light mist coat (or dust coat), that must set up for two minutes before further application. The dust coat should be a light fog, not a continuous film. Additional coats of 4-5 mils can be applied, again allowing a minimum of two minutes to out-gas. 12-15 mils will provide a nice finish with UV protection. Up to 22 mils can be applied if the part requires aggressive post sanding.

When applying to laminates post-mold, sand the entire surface with 180 grit sandpaper, proving a mechanical tooth. With epoxy laminates, water washing with clean water and a Scotch-Brite pad is necessary before and after sanding. It is not necessary to water wash polyester or vinyl ester laminates. After sanding, remove all dust and acetone-wipe the surface prior to application. For laminates with severe porosity, the first 2-3 mil pass can be worked with a squeegee to fill the holes. Additional coats can be applied after two minutes and while the surface is tacky. The final spray should be sanded with 400 grit and allowed to cure, for 8 hours prior to the final polishing.

After curing, wet sand with sandpaper grits from 400-1500. Because of the tough, scratch resistant nature of the Duratec Sunshield, regular automotive compounds may not be aggressive enough to remove sanding scratches. For final polishing we recommend our Step 1 & 2 Mold Polish

Requires 2% MEKP hardener.

Duratec® is a registered trademark of DURA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

warning WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Shipping

Duratec Sunshield Clear Topcoat quart (#1045-A), quart case (#1045-AK), gallon (#1045-B) and gallon case (#1045-C) units can be shipped via standard ground service without hazard charges within the 48 contiguous United States. The quart unit (#1045-A) will be subject to a hazard charge if shipped by air. The quart case unit (#1045-AK) cannot be shipped by air. The gallon unit (#1045-B) will be subject to a hazard charge if shipped by air. The gallon case unit (#1045-C) cannot be shipped by air. Please see our Hazardous Shipping Chart for more information about hazard fees. We will consolidate items whenever possible to minimize these fees.

Sizes

Duratec Sunshield Clear Topcoat Sunshield Clear Topcoat is available in sizes that include: One quart (#1045-A) One case of six quarts (#1045-AK) One gallon (#1045-B) One case of four gallons (#1045-C) *Quantity discounts are available on the case only when four or more cases are ordered at one time. Sunshield Clear Topcoat can be purchased as part of a kit that includes MEKP catalyst. You should purchase the kit unless you already have hardener in your workshop. The kits include: One gallon of topcoat, with three 1 oz. bottles of hardener (#1045/69-B) One case of four gallons, with ten 1 oz. bottles of hardener (#1045/69-C)

Reviews

5 star rating

Duratec Sunshield

Feb 6, 2022  |  By Patrick Shrewsbury

Great product , that I have used in the past. Shipping was fast. Would definitely buy from them again

Easy to work with.

Sep 5, 2017  |  By Richard

I used this to cover a repaired fiberglass boat with camo painted on it. My concern with shooting gel coat is always "will it dry?" I took the advice given to carefully stir each batch to make sure that the hardener was evenly distributed. I lost track of the amount of coats, but I used a half gallon on a 15' row boat. I am very happy with the results. No runs, no drips, no errors. And a shiny, hard coat. Thank you!

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