Section 6: Techniques
APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
VINYL FLATTENER APPLICATIONS
Vinyl Flattener is an additive used to bring XO2 from a high gloss finish to a semi-gloss finish. An added benefit of Vinyl Flattener is when added to XO2 it increases the shore hardness (makes the material harder). Vinyl Flattener can be applied as a standard application but can also be applied as a topcoat as well.
Mixing Vinyl Flattener is easy. Simply mix 1 part Vinyl Flattener that is equal to either the B or C components according to the batch size.
Example:
Let's spray a large batch of XO2 with the Vinyl Flattener in black. Make a large black batch like normal - 1 quart B, 1 quart C, 1/2 cup Black Tint, 2.5 quarts A. Add in 1 quart Vinyl Flattener and mix for no more than 1 minute. You're ready to spray a vinyl flattener application. The application is exactly the same as an XO2 application.
NOTE: Vinyl Flattener does make the material thicker. Do not add more than 1 part Vinyl Flattener to a batch. Also reduce the amount if you are using aggregates such as Gripper Granules or Rubber Crumb.