FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the shelf life of Dura-Kote?
Dura-Kote has a shelf-life of six months from date of production. This shelf life is based upon storage at 77°F and out of direct sunlight.
How do I apply DuraKote?
Starting with DuraKote and need general use instructions? Click on the link to read through our Dura-Kote General Usage Instructions
What catalyst is recommended and what addition level?
We recommend MEKP 925 at 2% by weight. All Dura-Kote products are developed and QC’d using MEKP 925 at 2% by weight.
Dura-Kote alligatored on my mold. What happened?
There could be several reasons why this could occur.
It could be:
– the temperature is too low for thin film cure,
– the film thickness is too low for thin film cure,
– the catalyst level is too low for thin film cure,
– the LAM resin is high in monomer and slow to cure.
Our technical team would be happy to assist you determine the cause and get back on track to success. Contact us at (800) 977-0060.
How can I reduce porosity with Dura-Kote?
Stellar results depend, like with most composites projects, on proper preparation and technique. Avoid, or resolve, high porosity by improving your spray technique and maintaining the proper catalyst type and level.
Our technical team would be happy to assist you. Contact us at (800) 977-0060.
How can we reduce orange-peel profile on sprayed gel coat?
We cannot stress enough that a satisfactory final product is a result of solid preparation. Ensure your spray technique is fitting for the product use and that you’ve followed the catalyst instructions.
Our technical team would be happy to assist you with your project. Contact us at (800) 977-0060.
DuraKote Troubleshooting Guide
Our guide to some of the common gelcoat troubles and the reasons you may be experiencing them. Gelcoat Troubleshooting Guide
Do you have a question not addressed above?
Contact us HERE or by calling our office at (800) 977-0060 and one of our Technical Sales Representatives can assist!