Mark Taylor (Applications and Training Manager at Farécla) talks us through the new look Profile range.
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So what is the Farécla Profile range, and what does each product do?
In this video I'm going to give you a quick overview of the Profile range.
The Profile range - it's a collection of abrasive compounds and waxes that are used to permanently improve the surface of coatings and substrates such as paint, lacquer, GRP, resins and gelcoats; all used in the industrial market.
The abrasive compounds can be identified by the Farécla numbering system on the front of the labels. The lower the number, the coarser the product.
The coarsest of all the Profile compounds is Profile 100 EXTRA.
Profile 100 is an aggressive compound that will rapidly eliminate harsh defects from tough resin and gelcoat surfaces, typically used for restoring plugs and moulds.
If needed before polishing sand up to P400 or finer for polyester resins and gelcoats or P600 or finer for vinylester and epoxy resins and gelcoats.
In our experience, processes and sanding grades can vary depending on a number of factors including age of the coating and substrate type.
The ideal compound for GRP manufacturers is Profile 200 SELECT.
Profile 200 is a coarse liquid compound that eliminates sanding marks and heavy defects from production and tooling gelcoat surfaces this compound needs to be run at a high machine speed; 2000 to 3500 RPM, but with hardly any pressure needed during polishing.
With Profile 200 SELECT, the polishing machine will do the work for you making it very user friendly and easy to use - especially if you are polishing for long periods above head height.
If needed before polishing, sand up to P800 or finer for polyester resins and gelcoats or P1000 or finer for vinylester, epoxy resins and gelcoats.
In our experience, processes and sanding grades can vary depending on a number of factors including age of the coating and substrate type.
The ideal compound for GRP maintenance is Profile 350 PREMIUM LIQUID
Profile 350 rapidly eliminates P1200 scratches from GRP and is very effective on dark GRP surfaces to restore colour this compound can also be used effectively on painted and lacquered surfaces.
If needed before polishing, sand up to P1200 or finer for paint and lacquer P1500 or finer for aerospace paints and lacquers P1000 or finer for polyester, vinyl resins and gelcoats or P1500 or finer for epoxy resins and gelcoats.
In our experience, processes and sanding grades can vary depending on a number of factors including the age of the coating and the substrate type.
The top performer of the range on paint and lacquer is Profile 400 ADVANCED PLUS
Profile 400 rapidly eliminates sanding marks and defects from many coatings and substrates including paint, lacquer, acrylic and plexiglass.
Profile 400 can also be used on resins and gelcoats leaving a high gloss finish if sanded to a high enough level If needed before polishing, sand up to P1200 or finer for paint and lacquer
P1500 or finer for aerospace paints and lacquersP1000 or finer for polyester, vinylester resins and gelcoats or P1500 or finer for epoxy resins and gelcoats.
In our experience, processes and sanding grades can vary depending on a number of factors including age of the coating and substrate type.
The finest compound in the range is Profile 700 FINISH.
Profile 700 contains a very fine abrasive and is used as a second step after cutting liquids or on its own to eliminate minor defects such as swirls and holograms when a high shine finish is required
This polish is often used to restore colour and revitalize lightly oxidised surfaces which have not been sanded - especially darker colours It's also very easy to wipe off which helps to maintain the finish, preventing damage that can be caused by wiping too hard on the coating.
When increased gloss and protection are required use Profile UV WAX or Profile POLYMER UV WAX.
Both Profile UV WAX and POLYMER UV WAX contain UV inhibitors and provide up to 3 months protection and enhanced gloss on paint, lacquer, resins and gelcoat surfaces.
The difference between them is in the consistency; Profile UV WAX is thicker and best applied by hand, whereas Profile POLYMER UV WAX is more fluid and easily applied by machine but both can be used by either hand or machine.
Whatever you are polishing - be it a boat, a plane, a train, or even a guitar or drum kit; the Farécla Profile range has a process to get the job done right!
Thank you for watching.
Featured Products
Profile 100 EXTRA Heavy Cut Paste Compound - commonly dubbed "liquid sandpaper" - is a coarse, aggressive, water-based compounding paste for tough resins and gelcoats.
Profile 200 SELECT Coarse Cut Liquid Compound eliminates sanding marks and heavy defects from production and tooling gelcoat surfaces.
Profile 350 PREMIUM Liquid, an exceptional boat polish, efficiently eliminates sanding marks, rejuvenates gel coat surfaces, and achieves a superior high gloss finish. Especially effective on dark colours, this versatile product serves as a comprehensive one-step solution or can be integrated into a two-step compounding process to attain an even higher gloss and minimise swirl marks.
Profile 400 ADVANCED PLUS Fast Medium Liquid Compound eliminates P1500 sanding marks and defects from paint, lacquer, acrylic, plexiglass and gelcoat surfaces, leaving a high gloss.
Profile 700 FINISH Light Cut Polish and Swirl Remover eliminates minor defects and swirls from paint, lacquer and gelcoat surfaces, leaving a mirror shine finish
Profile UV Wax for Hand Application is a thick liquid wax that incorporates special UV absorbers to give up to 3 months protection to gel coats and paints exposed to external weathering.
Profile Polymer UV Wax for Machine Application is an easily applied wax containing UV inhibitors that provides up to 3 months protection and gloss on paint, lacquer and gelcoat surfaces.