UFC-35 KOSMIC KOLOR POLYURETHANE FLO-KLEAR

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Kosmic Kolor UFC-35 is a National Rule and SCAQMD Rule 1151 compliant product. See mixing directions below.
• UFC-35 may be used to topcoat any of our Kosmic Kolor urethane or polyurethane enamel finishes, or any of our SHIMRIN Base Coats.
• UFC-35 is a lower solids Klear that has application properties similar to conventional Klears such as UFC-1.
• UFC-35 features excellent flow out for better D.O.I. (Distinctness of Image), ultra-high gloss, good chemical and water resistance, good abrasion and stone bruise resistance, is extremely flexible and polishes and buffs easily.

1. MIXING UFC-35 FLO-KLEAR

Mix only when ready to spray.

For National Rule Compliance:

• For a 3.5 VOC National Rule compliant Klear:
  • Mix 2 parts UFC-35 Flo-Klear to 1 part KU-150 Exempt Catalyst to 1 part Kosmic Reducer.
  • Mix well.
  • Reduce only with Kosmic Reducers.
  • Use a reducer best suited to your shop conditions.
  • OR in place of Kosmic Reducer, use a 30 by volume RU-300/ 20 by volume Kosmic Reducer blend.
• For a 4.2 VOC National Rule compliant Klear:
  • Mix 2 parts UFC-35 Flo-Klear to 1 part KU-500 Flo Catalyst to 1 part Kosmic Reducer.
  • Mix well.
  • Reduce only with Kosmic Reducers.
  • Use a reducer best suited to your shop conditions.

For SCAQMD Rule 1151 compliance:

• For a 0.57 VOC SCAQMD Rule 1151 compliant Klear:
  • Mix 2 parts UFC-35 Flo-Klear to 1 part KU-150 Exempt Catalyst to 1 part RU-300 Exempt Reducer.
  • Mix well.
  • Must reduce with RU-300 to remain at 0.57 VOC.
• For a 1.90 VOC SCAQMD Rule 1151 compliant Klear:
  • follow directions above except in place of RU-300 use a 70 by volume RU-300/ 30 by volume Kosmic Reducer blend.

See tech sheet for more information on reducers.

NOTE: UFC-35 has a pot life of 3 hours at 70° F. Shop conditions can vary pot life.

NOTE: We have designed specific Catalysts to work with each of our clears. Use only the Catalyst specified for the specific Klear you are using. Never use another company's Catalyst in our products.

NOTE: KU-150 Exempt Catalyst is moisture sensitive and will not keep for long periods once opened. When doing many small jobs, buy smaller containers to prevent spoilage. Keep container tightly sealed. Clean the Catalyst container pour spout by wiping the threads with reducer for easy reopening.

2. APPLYING UFC-35 FLO-KLEAR

• Apply 2-3 wet coats with 50 pattern overlap.
• Gun distance while spraying should be approximately 6 inches.
• Air pressure at gun 45-60 psi for conventional; 10 psi at nozzle of HVLP (may vary with equipment used).
• Allow flash time between coats.

URETHANE FLASH TEST- PAINT SHOULD BE STICKY AND NOT STRING WHEN TOUCHED AT THE
WETTEST POINT BEFORE NEXT COAT IS APPLIED. When using the flash test, always touch a new spot. Monitor religiously for maximum merging of coats.

NOTE: Waiting too long between coats can cause re-coat problems. If excessive dry time has elapsed and clear coat feels dry to the touch, allow 12 hours before sanding and re-coating to avoid lifting problems.

NOTE: Over spray from any catalyzed topcoat material such as UFC-35 may lift when basecoats are applied. Mask carefully to prevent this over spray when painting door jambs, etc.

3. COLOR SANDING

IF NOT FLOW COATING, GO TO STEP 5 POLISHING.

• After clear coats have cured, (approximately. 24 hrs.), color sand with 500 grit wet sandpaper.
• Add a small amount of mild liquid detergent to the water and soak the sandpaper for 15-20 minutes. This prevents sandpaper loading.
• Sand the entire vehicle flat, leaving no glossy spots.
• Dry as you go, soap residue doesn't bite the fresh paint.
• After sanding, wipe the vehicle with a clean rag and water. Wipe dry.
• Use a tack rag to remove lint before re-coating. (Chemical washes at this stage are not recommended.)
• Use clean rags and KC-20 Post Sanding Cleaner.

NOTE: Avoid touching the vehicle with your bare hand as the oil from your skin may impair flow coats.

CAUTION: DO NOT SAND THROUGH THE KLEAR AND RUIN ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE.

4. FLOW COATS (optional)

RE-TAPING THE VEHICLE, AFTER COLOR SANDING, WILL GIVE YOU A CLEANER FINISH WHEN FLOW COATS ARE APPLIED.

• After color sanding, re-clear using UFC-35 mixed at 2-1-1 no additional reducer is needed.
• Begin with a medium coat, allow flash time, and then follow with 1 -2 wet coats.
• Allow flash time between coats.
• For improved hardness the next day, add 1 extra oz. of KU-150 Exempt Catalyst to this mixture.

NOTE: With this method, polishing is not required unless you desire a show quality finish, or to remove minor dirt particles. Polish after 24 hours. UFC-35 polishes easy at any time.

5. POLISHING

In a 70° F shop, allow 24-hour dry time or allow 15 minutes, flash time and bake at 145 degrees for 1 hour let cool before polishing. See tech sheet for more information on Polishing & Finishing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

When clear coating UFB-4 Jet Set Black: mix equal amounts of UFB-4 and UFC-35 Klear, then catalyze with KU-150 and reduce as usual, for improved gloss and jetness.