FAQ results https://www.alvinproducts.com Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:07:45 GMT Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:07:45 GMT FAQ 98 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/98 Joseph Aucoin 98 Lab-metal vs Lab-metal 450<BR>How would you explain the difference between regular Lab-metal and Lab-metal 450?<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;Regular Lab-metal air dries and can be sanded smooth.<br />Lab-metal 450 air dries but then needs to be heat cured prior to sanding and should only be used if for powder coating temps up to 450F.<BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Lab-metal "450" Pint<BR> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:14:00 GMT FAQ 94 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/94 Joseph Aucoin 94 Sanding Smooth<BR>After filling and air dried, can the hi-temp be sanded smooth before baking?<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;Repair needs to be baked first then sanded.<BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Hi-Temp Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:57:00 GMT FAQ 91 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/91 Dennis Aikman 91 Shelf Life<BR>How do I determine the shelf life of Lab metal/ Hi Temp Lab metal<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;Lab metal shelf life = 2 years in an unopened can<br />Hi Temp Lab metal shelf life = 1 year in an unopened can<br />Batch sticker on top of can = expiration date <br />Distributors are advised to rotate stock, Lab metal and Hi Temp Lab metal should not contain any lumps (should be like creamy peanut butter) Contact Alvin Products for replacement.<BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Lab-metal<BR> Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:09:00 GMT FAQ 90 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/90 Dennis Aikman 90 Beware of Negative Reviews<BR>Beware of Negative Reviews<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;Alvin Products/Lab metal stands behind Lab metal and Hi Temp Lab metal since 1950. Beware of negative reviews from users who simply did not follow instructions. Solvent evaporation is how Lab metal dries. Heat curing needs to be done with Hi Temp Lab metal. If surface preparation, dry time, re-coat windows, heat curing instructions are not followed, negative results/failures could occur. Please contact Alvin direct prior to each application.<br /><BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:45:00 GMT FAQ 89 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/89 Dennis Aikman 89 Chrome Plating over filler<BR>Can Lab metal be chrome plated over?<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;Since Lab metal dries to an "aluminum" surface, it can be plated over. Submited by actual chrome plater/metal finisher.<br />1. Apply Lab metal and allow to air dry<br />2. Alkaline cleaner<br />3. Aluminum etch<br />4. Deoxidation<br />5. Zincate<br />6. Deoxidation<br />7. Zincate<br />8. Acid and copper plate<br />9. Nickel<br />10. Chrome<BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:28:00 GMT FAQ 88 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/88 Dennis Aikman 88 Lab metal/ Hi Temp Lab metal<BR>Technical Questions before I start?<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;If this is the first time you are using Lab metal or Hi Temp Lab metal please call (800) 537-7023 for technical questions.<br />Each application is different and requires multiple methods of surface preparation, application procedures, dry time, heat curing, sanding/grinding/smoothing. <BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT FAQ 87 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/87 Dennis Aikman 87 Solvent Cleaning cured Lab metal / Hi Temp Lab metal<BR>Should I solvent clean the Lab metal or Hi Temp after curing?<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;No, this will attack and soften the dried/cured material and will likely outgas when heated.<BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Hi-Temp Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:54:00 GMT FAQ 86 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/86 Dennis Aikman 86 Hi Temp Lab Metal Dry Time<BR>Hi Temp Lab metal curing?<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;Hi Temp Lab metal- Drying time-<br />Apply no thicker than 1/4 inch per<br />application. It is better to apply one thick coat instead of multiple thin coats. The application must air dry for<br />at least 24 hours. It must then be<br />heat cured (before applying a second coat).<br />To heat cure:<br />Hi-Temp Labmetal<br />must be heat hardened by exposing<br />it to a temperature of 425ºF for one hour.<br />Heat hardening must be completed<br />prior to powder coating<BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Hi-Temp Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:49:00 GMT FAQ 85 https://www.alvinproducts.com/FAQs/agentType/View/FAQ/85 Joseph Aucoin 85 Buy Online<BR>Where can I buy your product<BR><b>Answer</b>:&nbsp;At <a href="https://net4sale.com">https://Net4Sale.com</a><BR><b>Product</b>:&nbsp;Lab-metal<BR> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:36:00 GMT