Kwik Poly Tips

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Here are two helpful hints when using Kwik Poly (http://www.kwikpolyllc.com/), the two part polyol for filling and bonding. Since usually only small amounts are needed, use two plastic straws to give perfect equal amounts into small 3 oz paper Dixie cups. Dip the straw all the way into the can and use your index finger over the top of the straw to trap air in the straw and carefully remove from the can and release into the Dixie cup. Do this as many times as you need for both the base and catalyst. You must use separate straws for the base and catalyst, so mark one straw with red magic marker at the top for use with the base. The other tip is that Kwik Poly can be tinted by using only a Urethane paint such a PPG?s Concept line. Add just a few drops to the base to achieve the desired color before adding the catalyst. If, for example you?re repairing a plastic steering wheel, make up one cup for the base color and another for the darker hairlines and swirls. Just as the base color is setting up, using an Exacto knife blade dipped into the dark color add the darker color where desired. When fully hardened (full 24 hours) the area can be sanded and polished. Practice on test pieces before doing the real project.