Evercoat Lite Weight OPTEX Non-Clog, Colour Changing Filler/Nikki/ Bog 3lt With Hardener

Description

LITE WEIGHT® OPTEX® is a smooth spreading, high quality, clog free, lite weight body filler formulated with patented OPTEX Color-Changing Technology. There’s no second guessing; once mixed with cream hardener, Lite Weight OPTEX changes from pink to green indicating the repair is ready to sand.

APPROVED SUBSTRATES:

• Cold Rolled Steel      
• Aluminum
• SMC 
• Galvanized Steel
• Fiberglass 

PREPARATION:  

• Clean and degrease the entire panel to be repaired with soap and water, followed by a mild cleaning solvent.  Surface must be thoroughly dry before repairing or applying material. 
•  Keep the repair area small. Use 80 grit to remove the paint and featheredge.

MIXING: 

• Stir the filler before using. Knead the cream hardener.  
•  Measure hardener 2% by weight (add a ribbon of cream hardener from edge to edge across the center of a 4” diameter puddle). 
• Puddles larger than 4” (10 cm) in diameter will require additional hardener. Mix thoroughly until uniform color is achieved. 

APPLICATION: 

• Apply in layers with even firm pressure.
•  Do not apply all at once.  
• The repair will gradually change colors from light pink to a light grey-green, indicating the repair is dry and ready to sand.

FINISH:

• Rough shape with 80 grit 
• Sand filler with 80 grit or finer. 
• Final sand repair and paint edge 180 grit. 

For best results, apply a premium Evercoat polyester putty to provide a smoother finish and reduce the amount of primer surfacer needed for a quality finish. 

NOTE:    Properties are typical values and should not be considered as sales specifications.     Physical testing performed @ ~72°F (22°C) / 75% RH unless otherwise noted.