5 Tips for Successful Quick Curing Epoxy Projects | Alumilite
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- Are you ready to try a project with our fast-curing epoxy, Amazing Quick Coat? That's great! To make sure you're successful the first time, Jordan gives us 5 tips (and a bonus) that will ensure you're comfortable and fully prepared.
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If Alumilite made the Quick Coat with UV stabilization, it would be my holy grail epoxy! Please consider this!
So glad to get these tips. Just purchased today and I was lost, but got what needed from this video, Thanks 😊
LOVE Quick coat! It's a bit more expensive, but SO worth it!!
Thanks! This was really helpful! I just got mine's in the mail can't wait to try it out
Thanks for sharing those tips!😊
Thank u ☺️ I needed to know this especially how to stirring the epoxy
Awesome video Jordan, very helpful information.
Thanks so much Eduardo! Glad it was helpful for you.
Thanks for the tips - I've got it and now feel more knowledgeable on how to apply it successfully.
Thanks for watching, Kam! Can't wait to see what you make.
Thanks so much for this video. I learned so much about QC. ❤
Love the Amazing Quick Coat! In my latest video I made a Glencairn style glass made out of maple burl and used the Amazing Quick Coat on the inside. It worked absolutely wonderful and I couldn’t be happier!
Thanks for the tips!
- Seth
Thanks for the kind words, Seth! So glad AQC worked well for you. We'll be sure to check out the latest video!
Thanks! Love the tips! I have some and am hesitant to use it. I think I may need to work on a project tonight!
You got this! Let us know if you have any questions or if there's anything we can help with.
I'm glad I saw this video. I'm trying to do a project that involves a stream of water and I'm thinking about using this Quick Coat. Can I mix a small amount of a color mica, i.e., blue/green for the water and mix it in the Quick Coat? Thanks!
Hello great video is it okay to use Amazing Clear Cast plus for covering glass containers to burn candles in?
Why my glitter and epoxy lifted up from the glass container? Thank you so much for your answers in advance!
I just ordered this. Looking forward to seeing how it works. I like to make vases and tumblers so I'm really looking forward to it. Great tips. Thanks
This should work perfect for these applications!
I've used it. It's great on tumblers.
Thanks for the tips! Really helped me 🙌🏽
We're glad to hear it!
I recently purchased AQC (for tumblers). I'm on my 2nd bottle(s) now. I LOVE it!!!! It's helped me get my Christmas orders done much faster. The first tumblers I used it on...🤯🤯 I couldn't believe how perfect they were & how fast it dried. My question is, should I avoid torching air bubbles out? I had a tumbler harden kind of cloudy, with what felt almost like tiny pieces of sand on top (that mostly wiped off & left a smooth surface, which I thought was very weird!) Is this from torching, or possibly torching too much? I get a little crazy with my torch occasionally. 😂
Loved the video. Very helpful! Thank you! ♥️
I tried many brands of resin but so far yours is the best tell your boss that.
Haha we are very happy to hear that!
Hello Awesome video super helpful. One question how long would it take for epoxy to cure for small projects like inlay a ring 💍?
Does the quick coat have uv protection if I use it as a final coat on my tumblers? Or Should I use ACC on top of it?
The other video said it ends up about 1/8" thick. Would that be thick enough to sand to a semigloss/satin finish? Can one use more than one coat of this if necessary? I'm thinking particles from the environment would make expecting a high gloss a bad idea, so i was hoping for something more foolproof. Other products such as leggari recommend a urethane topcoat to achieve that effect. Does it adhere to paint?
hope you can help I did my hole counter and I have a lot of air bubbles in spots and looks nice in areas as well need to get the bubbles out and not do the whole thing it has been drying for days and the bubbles are still tacky as well hope you can help thanks for any suggestions at this point
Awesome information.. 👍👍
Thanks so much Jake!
If I want to do a fast cure at 1/4 inch deep, can I pour 1/8 inch deep and pour again after it is set? Or do I need to wait for a full cure before adding another layer?
I absolutely love this product been using the regular ACC but i dont know if I'll use anything other than quick coat..but i do have one question can quick coat be used as a final coat like ACC
Yes, our Amazing Quick Coat can be used as a top coat - it's just as durable and long-lasting as Amazing Clear Cast!
Thanks! This was really helpful! Especially about the molding. I had left over AQC and it’s still bendy but because I poured over the 1/8”. My ACC cured pretty quickly. But just so you know, I love it! :)
That's awesome to hear - thanks for the great feedback!
@@AlumiliteCorporation I have a question regarding bubbles in quick cure resins. If the resin cures so fast, how do we get rid of bubbles before the curing starts? Or does your fast cure resins not have bubble issues?
@@kevinwarner959 Mix carefully and pop any that surface with a torch after you pour! You should only be doing coatings or very thin castings with Quick Coat, otherwise it will trap bubbles.
Bro just cut to the fucking point
I am just wondering if AQC can be thinned - I am testing it out in the rodbuilding world for covering threadwork
Is the quick Top Coat resin UV-resistant? I am wondering if I can resin paintings with it. Would save me sooo much time! 😃
I use enrirotex lite on my fishing lures. Is AQC suitable for this too or comparable?
I wish I would have watched this earlier before making 32 oz and by the time I weeded out two words for my tray, the 8 ozs I had set and I was pissed. But lesson learned and now I know to split it up next time. Thanks for the tips
Oh no! Glad we're here to help now.
This is great. I have fixing question I did my first pour and I may had over pourd rookie mistake. The edge of my counter has some waves and dips and the epoxy did not fully leveled to the edge of the counter how do I fix?
We would recommend sanding down the edge with the waves and dips and then doing another final pour on a leveled surface!
Looking at getting into resin use. Does this cure completely at room temperature, or are special lights needed? and is this food safe? Thank you for the help!
Amazing Quick Coat cures at room temperature (no lights needed!) and is safe for food contact after 7 days of fully curing, as long as it's been mixed properly prior to pouring :)
Can you mix the quick coat epoxy in a Hobby Lobby Epoxy Mixer?
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Thanks 🤙
You got it! Thanks for watching!
Can i heat it for faster cure and if yes, for how long and what temperature?
Hello need some. I carved a square in a piece of oak. Put my daughter picture inside the square I mixed the epoxy put it on and some places is still sticky and some dried up it’s been at least 2 weeks already what can I do so it can dry up .
Very informative video. Would this be suitable for coating fishing lures? Or woudl acc or acc+ be a better product?
It would definitely work for that! Most lure makers typically use our Alumi-UV for its quick curing properties and this is similar.
What can I do when something stays tacky, I did a coffee cup yesterday so it is only about 24 hours now and hopefully it will harden up any idea on this would help?
This guys great 👍
Thanks for watching!
Another question, if I poured acc+ into a glass coffee cup, and added coffee beans, would the oil from the beans effect the resin?
We've seen makers use coffee beans in their projects with success!
thank u
I poured a piece of wood with pictures on it. It looks great, but still tacky after 2 days. Can I pour a new batch over the top of that? PLEASE HELP!
So what happens when your pour over the thickness recommended? I have thought it never really mattered because it all got hard and cured no problem...
Hi! I’m considering doing a project that would be a floating candle holder, so I was wondering if the deep pour resin is buoyant in water, and if it isn’t then if I added a foam to the base then coated that in a thin coat of resin would that enable it to float? And on that note what is the maximum depth I could pour the deep pour at one time? Also thank you for making such informative and actually useful videos!
Hey Emily! Jordan from the video here. This sounds like an awesome project idea; however, the specific gravity of Amazing Deep Pour is great than that of water (1.05). That means that unless the shape of the holder is similar to a boat/something that displaces water well to promote buoyancy...it's going to sink. I did a quick test with a Deep Pour casting I had laying around and sure thing...it sunk right to the bottom. Great question!
Thanks for watching, Emily!
How about a thick gel coat that thins and levels out with additional heat. Thick enough to paint on vertical surfaces and can be a controlled cure with a heat gun. Iam doing fishing lures...would love a product like that for multiple pc on a rotisserie. Apply as a thick gel so it sticks. The the individual can add heat as they see fit for melt and leveling.
That's an interesting product - not something we currently have though. Thanks for the info!
Can we sit our mold outside in the heat to dry faster? I live in AZ. It’s super hot out here.
thanks
Thanks for watching!
Jordan, great videos. Good information. I don’t think that Quick Cure is for me. I’m too old and I don’t move so fast anymore. I get tired just listening to you!
Best Regards. Richard
Haha! Richard, thanks so much for watching.
I am wondering what would happen if I poured thicker than 3/8 then stuck it in my fridge to slow the process? I would be using acc +.
The fridge wouldn't slow down the exothermic process enough to cure correctly. You would most likely still get heat damage from the too-thick pour.
Hi Jordan,
Quick question can this new product be used as a final coat or so we still need to use ACC? TIA
Great question Esther - it can be used as a final coat! It can be used for all coats if you so choose :)
I keep getting tons of micro bubbles! I stirring slow, I tried using stainless steel stir stick, I tried wood one! I thinking of just switching from fast acting to a different resin. I love the cure time but hate the bubbles!help please
How can I use alumalite clear casting in bigger quantity say 1 inch by 7 inch
If I head up poured epoxy in a oven would it cure faster?
Does the AQC yellow faster than regular curing resin? Also does it have a smell after curing? (I ask because another brands quick cure resin STINKS BAD even after it cures)
Our AQC has a very similar yellowing schedule to our regular ACC; our ACC+ is the only product that has added UV protection. As for smell, we haven't gotten any feedback from customer's about a bad smell with this product!
Oh forgot to ask...anything different when adding mica powders or glitter to AQC?
Great question! Same process as normal :)
I probably started with to big of a project but my question is once I have applied epoxy to my tray and it did not go on evenly can I do an additional pour on top
Yes! Our epoxy is self-leveling so if you have dips in your epoxy it could be that you either aren't using enough material or your surface isn't level.
Yo bro!! What would you recommend for small cracks in wood projects? Thanks in advance.
Amazing Quick Coat or Amazing Clear Cast - both are great for this application!
Can the components be put into condiment bottles with nozzles for easier smaller pours??
Hi Patrizia - whatever bottle you pour it into, just make sure it seals! Here is a bottle we sell for easier dispensing: www.alumilite.com/products/yorker-bottle-cap-16-fl-oz/
I just bought this at Michael’s and one has a purple cast to it and the other yellow. Is that normal?
Can this epoxy be used as a top coat?
Is it possible to rotocast with this resin? I'm thinking a 25 minute pot life might be acceptable, plus the 1/8th depth shouldn't be a problem...
Hey Chris! Jordan from the video here. This would definitely be the epoxy to roto cast with if you wanted to use epoxy. You'll still need to keep the object in motion past the open time of course (closer to the tack-free at 4-6hrs) but that shouldn't be a probelm. I'd love to see what you're making!
@@jordanlshepherd thanks for the info Jordan! A friend and I were just having a chat about how to rotocast a clear piece, no specific project just yet. Will let you know when I do have one 😁
Thanks for watching, Chris!
What is the recommendation to get rid of air bubbles with this quick set? I’ve heard of heat gun, alcohol, torch? What is your manufacturer suggestion???
A heat gun works great as long as you do quick passes. We wouldn't recommend hovering over your project with any heat for long periods of time.
I was turning a small pot using alumilite slow clear. after curing I put a tenon on the bottom, mounted it to my chuck and while turning the tenon broke and the pot fell off the lathe. My question is "what is the best way to fix chip out?"
Great question! We would recommend filling them as well as you can with an epoxy like our Amazing Quick Coat, letting it fully cure and then get back to the lathe to fix any shaping that might have been affected!
I'm wondering if there's any issue with curing when mixing a small amount 2-4mls?
We haven't heard of any curing issues with our Amazing Quick Coat yet. Definitely let us know if you run into any!
I only use this with my tumblers yet to try with molds
Krink nyc🙌🏻
The best!
what is the best clear coat to use as a final finish say on a bowl I have turned with wood and alumilite slow?
Amazing Quick Coat is made specifically for coating your projects so it will be the best option! It will also cure the quickest and is FDA compliant when mixed correctly and fully cured for 7 days.
@@AlumiliteCorporation Thanks
Hello, I have a question, my resin it's not getting warm I think, it's still fluid after 2-4 hours, I mixed 113ml resin and 56ml hardener on scale and I am afraid it will not cure....
It all depends on what resin product you're using. Deep Pour epoxies take much longer to cure and will heat up much slower, whereas a tabletop epoxy will heat up and get much more quickly.
I want to make pen blanks using using amazing clear casting from hobby lobby and how can I make pen blanks it's all I can find in my area it's the 30ounce kit from hobby lobby
Hi, i received my epoxy, but it is already white in colour before even i open the bottle.The hardener is transparent.I bought it from amazon. Is there any way I can turn it into a transparent epoxy.
Hi there I am so sorry to hear that! Can you try messaging us on Instagram or Facebook or send an email to our customer service department info@alumilite.com
How soon after applying quick coat, can I apply my second coat?
With Amazing Quick Coat, you can add additional layers after 1.5 hours!
Help every pour i do with amazing clear cast plus always cures bendy. What am i doing wrong u never have had a rock solid pour ni always mix half and half and mix amazingly and i habe two dehumidifiers and everything
U have to let it cure for 24 hours
Hi. Can you mix paint to it if i want a white finish?
Any non-water based paint can be added! Just make sure that the amount of paint you add doesn't exceed 5% of the total amount of epoxy you're using - this is when curing issues will begin to happen.
I'm having issues with the AQC curing ever so slightly tacky after at least 12hrs. What am I doing wrong? Mixing 10ml A with 10ml B for a minimum of 3 mins.
New to epoxy in general and startrd with the AQC. I'm having the same problem. It's the slightest bit tacky, just tacky enough to see fingerprints. Have you by chance figured out your problem?
@@crystallien8988 YES! Their customer service has been amazing. They said to make sure the temperature didn't fluctuate during cure time, and to mix much longer than I was. I mix for at least 3 songs duration on the radio 🤣🤣 I was only doing two.
I'm still struggling... tonight I mixed for a solid 10+ minutes and kept a space heater near them for a solid 5 hours! Ugh
Can I use this product for small projects like key chains or jewelry
Yes! As long as the mold isn't too deep, Amazing Quick Coat works great!
@@AlumiliteCorporation is 8mm too deep?
If i use quick coat can I use the plus on top of it
Yes! Just make sure the first layer has cured before adding a layer of a different epoxy!
Can quick coat be used for doming resin pieces?
Yes, it can be!
If you add a heat lamp will idry faster?
Great question! It may speed it up a little bit but not drastically enough to make a noticeable difference!
Oooo I make domino sets I wonder if I can use this for you that ??
Does it yellow?
Hi! I poured a knife blank with a pine cone. I ended up with a crack. Can I repair it somehow?
You could try pouring into the crack - this should fill any empty space that shouldn't be there!
What part of the mix is the resin and which is the hardner?
Part A is the hardener
I’m having problems with getting rid of bubbles on my cups I’ve tried all the methods you suggest but still no joy 🙁help 😵💫
You may have to come back to your cup a few times after pouring to get rid of bubbles rising to the surface! If you reach out to our customer service team at info@alumilite.com, they should be able to walk through your process with you to find something that works for you!
Will quick coat work for doming?
Yes! It works really great for doming!
I did poured a top coat to my cured resin project. My cured resin is sticky, almost the entire thing. One section isn't sticky. What did I do wrong?
Maybe you didn't mix parts A and B enough.
It sounds like a mixture problem, either the measurements were off or it wasn't mixed fully. We always recommend scrapping all the sides of your mixing cup and stirring for about 3 minutes!
Can I use a sooner brush to spread ?
Epoxy is self-leveling so using a brush could work and not leave streak marks but we've found that if your not pouring, using gloved hands will work just as well 😅
@@AlumiliteCorporation awesome! Thanks
I used it to final coat some tumblers and certain parts are milky looking. I tried heat to pop bubbles but it seems like theh wouldnt go away. Its also taking forever to not be tacky in my 74 degree house. Super sade i bought gallon sizes. Dont think I can use it
Are you storing the bottles it in proper temperature? When resin gets too cold you can get a milky finish to your resin and it will effect the cure time!
What temp should it be stored at?
I work with small pieces why is it taking so long to dry and other small pieces dry quickly
Is there a temp that is too low for resin to ever set? Common sense says not to freeze it, however if I were to break the recommendations for thickness and wanted to try to prevent cracking, could I put it in the refrigerator and it still cure eventually??
Hey Jen! Jordan from the video here. I cannot say that I have done the testing to give you an exact temperature that is the resin's "no-more-cure-point", but the cold temperatures do greatly retard the chemical reaction. I'd always try to pour resin (specifically epoxy) in temperatures above 60deg at a minimum.
Thanks for watching Jen!
There is another type of epoxy that doesnt get hot at all at any amounts and you have time about 2 - 4 hours to work with it :)
How about coating a bowl on a lathe?
Hey, it's Jordan from the video here. AQC works great for a final coat on a lathe project. Just keep the bowl rotating slowly and consistently so that the epoxy spreads and levels out. Great question!
Thanks for watching!
@@jordanlshepherd I’m also thinking of using the AQC for a project on the lathe. What would you recommend in terms of the RPM’s in rotating it? and for how long would you keep it rotating? I’m guessing a coupe of hours? Thanks. This product is exactly what I’m looking for. Have just ordered some. Hopefully pick up tomorrow. Cheers. Jean
@@jeaniedyer282 I would recommend testing on a small project first to dial in the speed that you prefer, but a good starting point is 3RPM. AQC is tack-free in about 4hrs. I'd keep the project turning until then.
@@jordanlshepherd Awesome! thank you.
Why does the Facebook ad go to one janky looking site?
1:50 😂
PPE requirements ?
Yes! Check out our Alumilite Explains: Epoxy Safety video - it has all the info you'll need!
I applied quick coat last night around 5 pm this morning it was for the most part hard but it was sticky in some spots... any suggestions on why this may have happened? I did one coat on another tumbler and it turned out beautifully but this one not so much.... I do however needed to Sand it and apply another coat should I wait or can I go ahead and do it?
It sounds like it may not have been thoroughly mixed! If you scraped the sides of the cup as you were coating the second tumbler, it may have picked up uncombined sides of A and B that now won't cure. If you need to sand and recoat, go for it! It's been some time since your comment so I'm assuming the rest has cured.
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Super bummed.... I bought this and no matter how I mix 1:1 and mix until it's clear.. it does not cure fast... :( I'm gonna have to order different epoxy... it's ruined 3 tumblers for me :( I wanted this to work sooo bad. I live in a small town and it's the only fast set epoxy I don't have to order online... bummer :/
I too, have this problem so I will have to use a different epoxy. One thing I have done in the past to save my project is to re-coat with a different brand after the 7 day cure and it has worked.
this epoxy made me sick twice can’t use it
This stuff sucks for glitter tumblers, it does not self level, it's so wavy and bumpy. Waste of money, I'm so bummed.
I use this on all my glitter tumblers (including beach themed) with beautiful results! I do mix very slow. I also make sure my tumbler is warm! I quickly add the epoxy to the tumbler and use a heat gun for bubbles. Give it another try!
Five to seven days for basic epoxy? That is ridiculous slow