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A1 academy

Smooth finish of a1

There are 3 main techniques for giving A1 a smooth finish:

A1 Thix A

Add A1 Thix A to the A1 to thicken it into a paste. Apply the thickened A1 with a spatula or putty knife. Within 1 hour, you can finish this layer with a slightly damp sponge for a smooth result. After drying, you can further smooth the A1 object with (waterproof) abrasive pads or (waterproof) sandpaper.

A1 ATP Powder

A1 ATP Powder is a volume thickener that lets you thicken A1 to filler thickness. You can keep adding ATP Powder until the desired thickness is reached. However, adding a large amount of ATP Powder results in a weaker product. ATP Powder can only be used for indoor applications. A1 with ATP Powder is easy to apply with tools such as a spatula, palette knife or putty knife.

After drying, you can refine the surface further with waterproof abrasive pads or waterproof sandpaper for an even smoother result.

C-Veil

C-Veil is a thin glass fleece used for finishing. Apply C-Veil to the last layer of A1 while it is still damp. If the A1 has already dried, first coat it with a fresh layer of A1. C-Veil tears easily into small pieces that are easy to press in, so you can achieve a nice, smooth and seamless result. If desired, you can apply a second layer of C-Veil. Like A1 Triaxial Fibre, C-Veil cannot be sanded.

Smooth finish with Thix A using a brush, roller, spatula, squeegee, sponge, sandpaper or machine

Creating a smooth finish on the object. First, weigh 1 part A1 Liquid and 2 parts A1 Powder.
Add 2% A1 Thix A (of the total amount of A1) to the A1 Liquid. Thix A gives the A1 a thicker texture.
Mix the A1 Liquid, Thix A and A1 Powder into a smooth mixture.
Apply the A1 with a brush, roller or squeegee.
The result is a smooth finish.
After about 20 minutes, you can also use a damp sponge or a waterproof sanding pad.
Or sand by hand or by machine.
The result is an even smoother finish.

Smooth finish with C-Veil

Creating a smooth finish on the object. First, weigh 1 part A1 Liquid and 2 parts A1 Powder and mix until all lumps have disappeared.
Tear off a piece of C-Veil (wear gloves).
Apply a thin layer of A1 to the surface.
Press the small pieces of C-Veil into the A1, overlapping them slightly.
Cover the C-Veil with a layer of A1, by hand or with a brush.
For a smoother finish, you can add a second layer of C-Veil.

Smooth finish with A1 ATP Powder

Creating a smooth finish on the object. First, weigh 1 part A1 Liquid and 2 parts A1 Powder and mix until all lumps have disappeared. Have the A1 ATP Powder ready.
Add as much A1 ATP Powder to the A1 as needed. Stir firmly until all lumps have disappeared. You can make the A1 as thick as a paste or a putty.
The result is a smooth finish. For an even smoother finish, use the sanding techniques after about 20 minutes.
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