Hi Shine

USES:

Hi Shine is an excellent high gloss high durability coating for bar tops and flat interior automotive wood products.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Before Mixing:

Polymer should be used in a room where the humidity is under 60% and temperature is at least 70^oF - 85^oF when pouring. If you set the Resin Bottle (white cap bottle) in hot water for 10 minutes, you will have a thinner mixture and fewer bubbles will appear on the object being poured. Be very careful not to get any water into the epoxy!

1. Measuring:

Measure 1 part resin to 1 part hardener. MEASURE EXACT AMOUNT of both resin and hardener in separate measuring cups. DO NOT add more hardener than resin as this will cause the finished coating to remain sticky. DO NOT GUESS AT MEASUREMENTS OR TRY TO ESTIMATE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRAIN ALL OF THE FLUID FROM THE BOTTLES RATHER THAN MEASURING. Inaccurate measuring will result in a tacky surface - Inaccurate mixing will result in tacky spots on surface.

2. Mixing:

In a clean container, mix the measured resin and hardener. Be sure to scrape sides and bottom of cups containing resin and hardener when pouring into container to be mixed. Stir vigorously for about 2 minutes. In order to ensure a beautifully finished product, it is extremely important that the resin and hardener are thoroughly mixed. If bubbles appear, do not worry (see step 4). Mix only the amount you are going to use. After approximately 2 minutes of mixing, transfer the entire batch into a second clean cup. Using your stir stick to scrape the sides and bottom, totally empty the first cup into the second cup. Mix an additional 60 seconds and pour immediately. Larger batches of 1 qt. or more will require 6-8 minutes of mixing with a straight-sided paint paddle. NOTE: When mixing large amounts of Hi Shine, the longer mixing time will cut back on your working time. Also, a large amount of mixing will setup faster in its container.

3. Pouring Immediately:

As soon as Hi Shine is mixed, pour evenly over the surface. A brush may be used for touching up sides or difficult-to-reach places.

4. Bubble Breaking:

After a few minutes, bubbles may rise to the surface. They may be broken by using a propane torch. Hold the torch 6 inches away from surface and sweep across until bubbles disappear. You may need to go back and over the surface again with the torch approximately 10 minutes later. Do not torch surface too close to curing time as it may make permanent waves in the surface. If there is a stubburn bubble, just pop it out with a toothpick.

5. Curing:

For best results, the room temperature should be between 75^oF and 85^o. Room humidity should be under 60%. The coated item should be allowed to cure for two days in a dust-free room. If your item remains sticky after this time, you have measured incorrectly and the item may be re-poured following the above steps. If your item has sticky spots, you have under-mixed and the item may be re-poured following the above steps. The new pour will harden.

Cleaning Up:

Use acetone to clean up Hi Shine while it is in liquid state. After Hi Shine has cured, it may be removed by sanding or using a paint stripper. It is advisable to clean immediately after use.

IDEAS FOR USE:

General Coatings: - Hi Shine polymer, a versatile product, may be applied over almost any surface, rough, or smooth. It may be applied over leather, wood, varnish, ceramics, rocks, dried flowers, shells, and many other items. If in doubt, test a small sample of the item you wish to pour.

HINTS AND HELPS:

Hi Shine cures to a thick, shiny coat in about 4 1/2 hours at 85^oF. One coat is usually all that is needed to capture a glossy shine. Two or more thin coats may be applied without damaging first coat. Hi Shine is not recommended for exterior use.

Storage:

Hi Shine should be stored in a dry place between 75^oF to 80^oF and out of reach of children. Resin and hardener should not be left in an open container. Hi Shine should be used in a room where the humidity is under 60%. This product should be used within one year of purchase.

HINTS AND HELPS:

Tools:

1. Mixing containers - Should have smooth, flat bottom and be clean and dust-free.
2. Stick - Must have flat, straight edge to ensure thorough mixing.
3. Brush - Sometimes a small brush is needed for coating edges of crevice.
4. Acetone - For clean-up.

Coverage:
Mix only the amount of Hi Shine that you need at one time. Unused resin and hardener should be left in original containers. After pouring, you have about 20 minutes working time before Hi Shine begins to harden. Coverage for approximately 1/16 in. thickness (pour coat):

Gallon kit will cover approximately 30-35 sq. ft.

Surface To Be Covered:

1. For best results, the surface to be covered must be dry and free of dust, wax, grease, or oil.
2. The item to be coated should be about 2 inches above the work area so that the extra mixture will drop off the item. It is a good idea to put a newspaper or a drop cloth under the item to catch the drips.
3. Apply tape or paste wax now to prepare the back surface of the project for easy drip removal.

WARNING:

FATAL OR HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED - If resin side is swallowed, induce vomiting and CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. If hardener is swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Dilute by giving water or milk to drink if victim is conscious. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. If combined mixture is swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Dilute by giving water or milk to drink if victim is conscious. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SEVERE EYE IRRITANT - in case of eye contact, flush with water for ten minutes and seek prompt medical attention, SKIN - Resin and hardener are skin irritants and may cause allergic reaction. Protective clothing, including plastic gloves, should be worn while handling this compound. If POLYMER accidently comes in contact with skin, wash infected areas with soap and water immediately. AVOID INHALATION - Use in well-ventilated areas. The compound left in mixing cup more than two minutes will create heat. Resin contains epoxy bisphenol, a resin. Hardener contains a polyamine curing agent. Polymer should be used only by adults or under close supervision by an adult. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Seal Coats:

Porous materials require what is called a seal coat in order to prevent air from escaping into the fluid. To seal coat, use 1/4 of Hi Shine that you would normally use for a flood coat. Brush a thin coat on the item. Wait until tack-free and then you are ready to apply the flood coat.

Drips:

The excess mixture will drip over the sides of the item being covered. Use one of the following methods to remove these drips:

1. Before pouring, apply tape on the edges of the back of the item. After Hi Shine has cured, the tape along with the drips may be pulled off. The cured strips will pull off with the tape as it is peeled away.
2. Drips may be sanded off after the item has cured, if tape has not been used.
3. Drips may be scraped off about 45 minutes of pouring, by running a tongue depressor on the underside edge of the project where drips are formed. Clean depressor off on paper towel often.

Test Before You Pour:

Before starting on your project, we strongly recommend that you do a test piece to help you become familiar with this type of product, and for you to decide whether this will be the right product for the type of project you are doing. We do not recommend using Hi Shine over light covered wood. It will darken to a warm amber patina over time.