TotalBoat Cast N Turn Troubleshooting Guide

• The product has not finished curing.  
• Cast N Turn was not mixed at the proper ratio
• Improper mixing of the product

• 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.

• 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

• Prevent moisture in the bottle by always Using Bloxygen® before closing the cap of 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.

• Some tints will react with one or both of the Cast N Turn components.  

• 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.

• The cure of Cast N Turn is an exothermic reaction

Only cure Cast N Turn in molds or cups that can withstand 200-300°F

• Excessively large casting generated too much heat

• To ensure clarity and distortion of molds, do not attempt to cure more than the directed amount of Cast N Turn at any one time.

• Not a suitable mold for the application, or product
• Insufficient application of, or lack of any mold release agent.

• 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.

• Not all tints will react the same when used Cast N Turn, compared to being used in other products

• 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.