Use and Care Manual
6. SECOND LAYER: METALLIC EPOXY
A. MIXING AND FIELD TINTING
1. Add the proper quantity of metallic pigment to all of your Part A’s accordingly. Our kits come with
1 standard metallic pigment color but more can be purchased and used to create unique and
custom looks. Mix in all of the pigment thoroughly. This step gives you an even Part A to work
with. IF YOU PLAN ON USING TWO COLORS OF METALLIC PIGMENT., EVENLY DIVIDE
YOUR PART A AND MIX YOUR COLOR PIGMENTS EVENLY INTO EACH PART A SO YOU
HAVE ON HAND THE PRE-COLORED PART A WHICH YOU WILL LATER ON MIX WITH THE
PART B.
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Hint: We recommend mixing 12 oz Metallic Pigment per 3 Gal of mixed 100% Solids Epoxy.
2. DO NOT MIX WITH PART B YET.
3. Plan the metallic application step by figuring how much epoxy you can mix, apply and achieve
your ‘look’ in about 45 minutes. The 100% Solids Epoxy has 20-30 minute working time, and
then it starts to cure and you won’t be able to ‘work’ it after it starts hardening. Mixing up smaller
batches of the epoxy and hardener and getting it out of the bucket and onto the cooler floor will
give you more time. We don’t recommend mixing more than 1.5 gallons (1 gallon of part A with ½
gallon of part B at a time). The mix ratio is 2 PARTS OF PART A WITH 1 PART OF PART B. You
can mix as much or as little at a time as you want to, as long as you hold this 2:1 ratio, and mix A
and B together very well.
4. Mix your A and B together at the 2:1 ratio.
5. Mix the two components together for 2 to 3 minutes on medium to high speed with
the drill attachment, but not any longer. Move the mechanical mixer up and down and
along the sides of the bucket through the contents while spinning the container so that
you get ALL of the material mixed, not just the material at the bottom of the pail. Make
sure to run the mixer along the sides of the pail too. Be careful to not mix at too high of a
speed, which could cause bubbles to form.
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Hint: When mixing the Part A and Part B together you will notice ‘veins’ appear. These veins should dissipate
once mixing is complete. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the containers to assure that all the material is
properly mixed. Improperly mixed resins will not harden properly or show color variations when applied. If in doubt,
mix a little longer. All Armorpoxy products are tested prior to shipping for hardening. Improper hardening is not
covered under the warranty as the only thing that can cause this is improper mixing or very high floor moisture
levels.
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Hint: After the components are measured and mixed together you have approximately 20-30 MINUTES of
working time to apply at 70°F. Working times are shorter the warmer it is, and longer if it’s cooler. Work diligently
and get the mixed epoxy onto the floor. Once the epoxy is on the floor, you’ll have more working time than when it’s
in the bucket due to the floor’s temperature. Once the epoxy is out of the bucket and on the floor, work quickly to
avoid premature hardening and product failure. Premature hardening is not covered under warranty. You can mix
as much or as little of the material as you like, as long as you hold the mix ratio (2:1).
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Hint: High Temperatures will shorten the amount of working time
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Hint: Do not mix in direct sunlight. Keep mixed and unmixed material in the shade
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Hint: Higher ambient temperatures can cause hardening prematurely. Getting the mixed material onto the floor
quickly will also help to slow down the curing process and extend working times.
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Hint: Armorpoxy’s ArmorTallic is a 100% solid resin and is a ‘thick’ coating. If you find that it is too thick to apply
due to temperature or other conditions, you can thin it a bit by adding up to 1/2 cup of xylene (also known as xylol)
to each gallon. Thinning will enhance workability and working time. Do not over-thin.
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Hint: You must mix thoroughly. Make sure to move the mixer up & down throughout the mixture. Make sure to
mix along the sides and bottom. After completing mechanical mixing, use mixing sticks supplied to assure no
residual un-mixed product remains on sides or bottom. Unmixed material will not harden and could result in
needing repairs after application.
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