Description
Loctite Frekote Mould Sealer (FMS) is formulated specifically as a sealer for fiberglass reinforced polyester, epoxy and other composite moulds commonly used in the fiberglass moulding industry. This sealer must be used when using green or new moulds as well as when sealing older moulds with micro-porosity and other slight surface imperfections.
Features
Fast Curing
Seals green moulds and repaired areas
Eliminates porosity/micro-porosity
High gloss finish
Easy application
Properties
Appearance Clear liquid
Odor Hydrocarbon
Solvents Dibutyl Ether/Aliphatic Naphtha
Specific Gravity 0.762 +/- 0.015
Special Cautions Moisture sensitive, keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Application Temp 13ºC 35ºC (55ºF -90ºF)
Shelf Life One year from date of manufacture
Mould Preparation
The mould surface must be dry, clean and free of any release agent or other contaminants for the sealer to be completely effective. Remove any contaminants with Frekote PMC or other
suitable cleaning solvents. Full curing of green/new moulds is highly recommended to ensure optimal performance of the sealer. Always follow your tooling suppliers guidelines for
proper curing of new moulds.
Application *Consult MSDS prior to use
FMS should be applied at room temperature (less than 35ºC or 95ºF) by wiping on with a clean, lint-free, cotton cloth.
1. Soak cloth with FMS until it is wet, but not dripping. Wipe on a smooth, wet film over a 2 x 2 to 2 x 3 area of the
mould surface. Do not over apply.
2. Wait 15-20 seconds at 21ºC (70ºF) after application. Gently wipe dry starting from the outside of the wet area, and working inward with a second clean and dry, cotton cloth.
Note: Changes in temperature will affect solvent dry time. At temperatures below 18ºC (65ºF), waiting time between wiping on and drying off can be slightly longer than 20 seconds. At higher then normal temperatures (greater then 35ºC or 95ºF) the wait time is significantly reduced and can be as quick as 1-2 seconds. In these conditions it is also advisable to reduce your wipe area to 1 x 1 in order to eliminate streaking due to the increased solvent evaporation and polymer cure times. A general guideline is to wait until the edges of the wiped area begins to creep inwards indicating that evaporation has just begun. Wipe from the outside and slowly work your way towards the center. Light hand pressure is all that is needed. No hard rubbing is required. Change cloth frequently to ensure proper drying of the mould. On small moulds, allow up to 15 minutes between coats. If one coat takes more than 15 minutes, simply go back to starting point and begin to apply next coat.
3. Coat the entire mould surface overlapping the last area coated. Green moulds will need a minimum of three coats and fully cured moulds (not green) require 1-2 coats for proper sealing.
4. Once the final coat is applied, the coating should be cured at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
5. The mould must now be coated with the designated Frekote release agent.
Fibreglass Supplies use Royal Mail, APC Overnight and the National Hazardous Pallet Network for our Next Day Delivery Services.
Royal Mail
Orders of up to 2kg will usually be sent using a Royal Mail First Class Service for National Next Day Delivery.
APC Overnight
Orders over 2kg and up to 30kg will be sent using a Fully Tracked Next Day Service using APC Overnight. Some smaller Roofing Kits that weigh up to 30kg in Total would be sent on this service. This includes Resins, Gelcoats and Topcoats which are classed as Hazardous and are decanted into 5kg Tins or Pales to comply with the Transportation of Hazardous Goods Act.
Pallet Network
All our larger orders by weight would usually be sent using the National Pallet Network. Non Hazardous Items can be sent using either the Pallet Network or APC Overnight.
All Hazardous goods over 30kg (which includes Roofing Kits over 30kg in total weight) are usually sent using the National Pallet Network on a Fully Trackable Next Day Delivery Service.
NB - Please note that our Direct Control of the Delivery Element extends to making sure we pick pack and dispatch all orders on time. As we have no Direct Control over the performance of any individual courier we would not be responsible for refunds due to the late arrival of any order.
We always work hard with customers to overcome any issues that arise so please call us if you do have any concerns with regard to tight delivery deadlines so that we can provide great advice if needed.
Please read our Returns policy laid out below.
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2014 you are entitled to return goods within 14 days of delivery for a refund of the cost of the goods. The delivery costs and any packaging are not included in the refund. The returned goods should be in the original containers and unopened. It is the customers responsibility to pay for the cost of returning goods to our Business Premises.
Some of our products are made to order and as such once ordered are non refundable and non returnable. These include coloured gelcoats, topcoats and resins.
These Consumer Regulations do not apply to business purchases (B2B). However we will always help in any way and look to find a suitable and mutually acceptable solution should any issues arise through the order process.
It is the customers responsibility to understand the suitability of the product before its use. Technical and Safety Data Sheets are available for all products where applicable. These can be found on most product description pages or if not are available on request. If you are unsure please do not hesitate to contact us for expert advice and product suitability and application.
To organise a return please contact us on the following.
