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Polycraft ClearTop 5 Epoxy Water Clear Resin System (Bar / Counter / Table Top) Suitable For Up To 5mm Casting Depth

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Size
Quick Link Code
QL3006
Brand
Polycraft
Information

Polycraft ClearTop 5 is a fast curing colourless epoxy resin designed especially for use in a variety of applications such as : Artwork, Bar tops, Collages, Canvas, Countertops, Furniture, Jewellery, Photos and other decorative and artistic projects etc that require a strong, durable coating. ClearTop 5 is low in colour and high in UV resistance. ClearTop 5 has excellent water resistance, chemical resistance, mechanical properties with excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates.

  • Clear and UV Resistant
  • Cast from 1mm to 5mm thickness
  • Fast curing
  • Low viscosity, easy to apply
  • Low tendency to yellow on exposure to UV
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Excellent chemical and water resistance
  • Excellent adhesion

Important information regarding usage for bar tops, counter tops and flooring.

While this resin has been manufactured to resist scratching and resistance to marking from heat sources we must stress this resin will still mark if sharp items are moved across the surface or hot items are placed on the surface. It is essential that place mats are used for any hot items that are being placed on the surface. Over time it is inevitable that scratches will appear on the surface and while small marks may be removed using polishing compounds, deep scratches will be difficult to repair. We are aware that many of our customers use this resin for creating kitchen worktops however we advise caution when using for this purpose due to the range of hot and sharp items that will be placed on the surface.

If using this resin as a floor covering be aware that the floor will scratch over time, any small stones or chippings on the soles of shoes can cause considerable damage, due to the highly polished cured finish this floor surface will also become extremely slippery when wet.

As with all casting products, we stress that customers should purchase a small amount to perform initial tests to ensure suitability for their project and requirements.

Product Data Units Mix
Mix Ratio  Weight  100 : 50
Hardness  ShoreD 80 - 85
Viscosity (25°C) mPa.s 600 - 900
Density (25°C) g/cm3 1.09 – 1.13
Pot life (200g, 25°C) Mins 25 - 30
Cure Time (200g, 25°C) Hours 24
Full Cure (25°C) Days 7
Recommended Casting Thickness mm 1 - 5

Pigmentation

Epoxy pigments are the recommended system to colour this resin however the polyester range of pigments will also work.   

Polycraft Mica Pigment Powders

Epoxy Pigments

Polyester Pigments - Standard Range

Polyester Pigments - Metallic Range

Polyester Pigment - Transparent Range

Please read the Technical and Safety Data sheets prior to use. 

We recommend small scale testing to ensure compatibility before using at full scale. 

Warning: The potlife and other properties provided on this datasheet are based on common bench test parameters.  Mixing larger masses of product than stated on the datasheet will likely lead to a reduced potlife. Variables such as environment, room, material temperatures and direct sunlight will affect the potlife and cure time.  Where mould or casting is insulating, casting thickness will likely need to be reduced as insulative properties may also lead to overheating of the resin system.  For large pours its vital your working environment is between 15°c and 20°c with consideration to providing additional cooling as large masses of resin can easily overheat and fracture,  this can be particularly apparent when casting into insulative materials such are wood.  We advise testing and stress that customers perform initial tests to ensure suitability for their project and requirements prior to up-scaling to full project. 

Cold Weather Notice

Cooler temperatures in the UK and Ireland around mid-autumn to mid spring are not ideal conditions for water clear epoxy systems, this can increase the chances of crystallisation in the resin (this can occur at room temperature depending on circumstances, it is however much less common). Appearance can differ depending on the degree of crystallisation, from small lumps sitting on the surface to a hazy/milky white appearance, extreme cases the contents may completely solidify.  Crystallisation occurs due to a phase change from liquid or solid similar to that of water turning to ice, fortunately it is easily reversed by warming the epoxy component to 60°c.  Ensure any crystals are completely removed as remaining crystals can act as a seed causing the crystals to form again quite quickly. Lab results show the heating cycle to remove crystals can be repeated on multiple occasions before beginning to suffer from any losses in resin properties.   We recommend keeping the resin system at a good room temperature at all times where possible, ensure to clean the lids and bottle necks of containers with isopropyl alcohol / acetone allowing the solvent to evaporate before replacing the lid.

Hot Weather Notice 

Large masses of resin can easily overheat and fracture in hot weather, this can be particularly apparent when casting into insulative materials such are wood. We therefore advise testing and we stress that customers perform initial tests to ensure suitability for their project and requirements prior to up-scaling to full project.  Low casting depths and / or additional equipment to cool the resin may be required,    In general for large mass casting temperatures would be around 15°c to 20°c  with considerations of cooling fans or similar to help regulate the heat of the pour to avoid overheating of the resin system. 

Technical & Safety Sheets
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5 Reviews:

Does what it says on the tin
Rating:
23 July 2019  | 

Worked as described, pleased with my purchase.

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River table project
Rating:
19 January 2019  | 

Using the polycraft 5 for clear top coats and 35 for thr casting of the rivers
These resins set up great even when i accidently turned my heating off, i sand down and polish my tops which always look great
Packaging is excellent with quick deliveries
Prices are very competive

 
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Super Easy to Use
Rating:
04 October 2018  | 

Did a small penny floor, first time every doing this sort of project. Worked really well and big thanks to the staff member that helped with mixing ration.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
 

Mix & Pour... Simples
Rating:
01 October 2018  | 

Two part resin, mixed to the guidelines, poured onto my table and 48 hours later i have a awesome clear resin table, looks the biz.

Also I ordered and recieved the product within 2 days.... not to mention the packagaing was first class.

10 out of 5 for Mb Fibreglass

 
 

Amazing results
Rating:
10 February 2018  | 

Very impressive and professional results. Easy to use and degasses itself perfectly. See how I got on with it on my YouTube video
https://youtu.be/luVPhQ6Ko1U

6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Videos

Cleartop 5 Casting Resin

This video shows the Cleartop 5 being used by JIm Overton from the popular Youtube Channel Jimson;s Stuff 

Below is the second video by Jim Overton using Cleartop 5 and Milliput. Jimson;s Stuff