| Symptoms |
Possible Issues |
Solution |
| Cast N Turn resin did not cure to a hard material |
- The product has not finished curing.
- Cast N Turn was not mixed at the proper ratio.
- Improper mixing of the product
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- Allow the casting to cure longer. Placing the casting under warmer conditions will help cure the material faster.
- If the material does not cure hard in a few hours from the previous solution, recast the material, ensuring that the mix ratio is done very accurately, and both components are mixed thoroughly.
- Always use the 2-cup mixing method to ensure proper mixing of the Part A and B components.
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| Bubbles in the casting |
- Moisture: This could stem from any surface that the Cast N Turn has come in contact with, if the product is not sealed after using in a fashion that prevents moisture from coming in contact with the product in the bottle, or moisture coming from objects that are embedded in the casting.
- Do not use water-based colorants, tints, or dyes.
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- Prevent moisture in the bottle by always using Bloxygen® before closing the cap on the bottle.
- Never use a wood stir stick to mix this product.
- Wave a heat gun over any material, mixing cup, mold, or any other item that may come in contact with Cast N Turn before it has cured. 5-10 seconds is sufficient to remove any traces of surface moisture.
- Embedded objects need to be baked or heated at 125-150°F for 15-20 minutes, prior to being set into any mixed Cast N Turn.
- If moisture contamination may be in the bottle, remove the cap of the Part A bottle and place the bottle under a very high vacuum for a few hours to try and remove the moisture.
- Seal any porous materials, such as wood, thoroughly with an epoxy, CA glue, or Cactus Juice, prior to embedding.
- Add any tints or colorants to the Part A component prior to mixing Parts A and Part B together.
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| Tints changed color when used with Cast N Turn |
- Some tints will react with one or both of the Cast N Turn components.
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- Always perform a test sample to ensure that tints achieve the desired finish.
- Ensure that any tints or colorants are added to Part A, prior to mixing Parts A and B together.
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| The mold deformed during the curing process |
- The cure of Cast N Turn is an exothermic reaction.
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- Only cure Cast N Turn in molds or cups that can withstand 200-300°F.
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| Casting yellowed during the curing process |
- Excessively large casting generated too much heat.
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- To ensure clarity and prevent distortion of molds, do not attempt to cure more than the directed amount of Cast N Turn at any one time.
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| Difficulty removing a casting from a mold |
- Not a suitable mold for the application, or product.
- Insufficient application of, or lack of, any mold release agent.
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- Ensure that the mold is constructed of an appropriate material, and sufficient for the casting application.
- Use a mold release agent that is deemed acceptable for use with Cast N Turn. Use the product sufficiently, for the application. Always apply 4-5 coats, if a mold release wax is being used.
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| Casting became cloudy with certain tints |
- Not all tints will react the same when used with Cast N Turn, compared to being used in other products.
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- Certain tints may react with one or both of the components of Cast N Turn.
- It is strongly recommended to perform a test sample to ensure that any tints or colorants achieve the desired finish, before using them on the final project.
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