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Safety Datasheet (SDS) | 992 KB | |
Technical Datasheet (TDS) | 233 KB |
Colour | Black | |
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Shelf Life | 12 | Months |
Chemistry / Material | Epoxy | |
Viscosity | 2000 | mPa.s |
UV Resistance | Very Good | |
Brand | Easy Composites |
Max Service Temp | 80 | °C |
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Pot Life (Typical) | 8 | mins |
Initial Cure Time | 8.5 | Hrs |
Flexibility | Hard / Rigid | |
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Tensile Strength | 68.0 | MPa |
Tensile Modulus | 3.40 | GPa |
Compressive Strength | 103 | MPa |
Elongation at Break | 6.5 | % |
Tg Onset (DMA) | 80 | °C |
Gross Weight | 0.576 | kg |
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XCR Basecoat is a black epoxy primer coat intended for use when skinning or wrapping parts with carbon fibre. XCR Basecoat bonds the carbon fibre reinforcement to the original part being covered whilst at the same time providing a strong black background for the carbon, preventing the colour of the original component being visible from under the carbon fabric. Recommended for use with XCR Epoxy Coating Resin.
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XCR™ XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat is an ultra-black epoxy primer coat intended for use when 'skinning' or 'wrapping' parts with carbon fibre. The purpose of the skinning basecoat is to bond the carbon fibre reinforcement to the original part being covered whilst at the same time providing a strong black background for the carbon, preventing the colour of the original component being visible from under the carbon fabric.
XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat is designed specifically for use with our XCR Epoxy Coating Resin; the two resins working together to fully bond the carbon fibre to the original part and then provide a hard-wearing, highly polish-able, UV stabilised gloss finish.
In common with the XCR Epoxy Coating Resin, XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat has been formulated for rapid cure and will reach its 'B-stage' within just a few hours. Once the basecoat has reached its B-stage it will be firm but still tacky which is the correct point at which the carbon fibre should be pressed down only it. The basecoat should then be allowed to cure further before layers of XCR Epoxy Coating Resin are applied over the top of the carbon fibre.
To see how XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat is used as part of the XCR Carbon Fibre Skinning process, take a look at the video tutorial below for our XCR Carbon Fibre Skinning Starter Kit and scan through to the section 'Mix and Apply Basecoat'.
How to Cover Existing Parts in Carbon Fibre - XCR Skinning Tutorial
Further Information
Compatible Materials
It's important to be aware that some plastics (including polypropylene, polyethylene, HDPE and others) can be very difficult to bond to. Parts made using these or similar plastics are unsuitable for skinning or would need to be prepared with a suitable primer which is capable of bonding to the specific plastic. If you are unsure, test a small area first before proceeding.
Compatibility Information - Dos and Don'ts
Although by no means an exhaustive list, the materials, pigments and additives listed below have all been tested and are known to work well with XCR Basecoat Resin.
Compatible Moulds
Compatible Pigments
Compatible Materials
Key Processing Information
For more detailed process specific information, full instructions and mechanical data, please download the technical datasheet from the datasheets tab.
XCR™ XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat is an ultra-black epoxy primer coat intended for use when 'skinning' or 'wrapping' parts with carbon fibre. The purpose of the skinning basecoat is to bond the carbon fibre reinforcement to the original part being covered whilst at the same time providing a strong black background for the carbon, preventing the colour of the original component being visible from under the carbon fabric.
XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat is designed specifically for use with our XCR Epoxy Coating Resin; the two resins working together to fully bond the carbon fibre to the original part and then provide a hard-wearing, highly polish-able, UV stabilised gloss finish.
In common with the XCR Epoxy Coating Resin, XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat has been formulated for rapid cure and will reach its 'B-stage' within just a few hours. Once the basecoat has reached its B-stage it will be firm but still tacky which is the correct point at which the carbon fibre should be pressed down only it. The basecoat should then be allowed to cure further before layers of XCR Epoxy Coating Resin are applied over the top of the carbon fibre.
To see how XCR Black Epoxy Basecoat is used as part of the XCR Carbon Fibre Skinning process, take a look at the video tutorial below for our XCR Carbon Fibre Skinning Starter Kit and scan through to the section 'Mix and Apply Basecoat'.
How to Cover Existing Parts in Carbon Fibre - XCR Skinning Tutorial
Further Information
Compatible Materials
It's important to be aware that some plastics (including polypropylene, polyethylene, HDPE and others) can be very difficult to bond to. Parts made using these or similar plastics are unsuitable for skinning or would need to be prepared with a suitable primer which is capable of bonding to the specific plastic. If you are unsure, test a small area first before proceeding.
Compatibility Information - Dos and Don'ts
Although by no means an exhaustive list, the materials, pigments and additives listed below have all been tested and are known to work well with XCR Basecoat Resin.
Compatible Moulds
Compatible Pigments
Compatible Materials
Key Processing Information
For more detailed process specific information, full instructions and mechanical data, please download the technical datasheet from the datasheets tab.
Colour | Black | |
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Shelf Life | 12 | Months |
Chemistry / Material | Epoxy | |
Viscosity | 2000 | mPa.s |
UV Resistance | Very Good | |
Brand | Easy Composites |
Max Service Temp | 80 | °C |
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Pot Life (Typical) | 8 | mins |
Initial Cure Time | 8.5 | Hrs |
Flexibility | Hard / Rigid | |
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Tensile Strength | 68.0 | MPa |
Tensile Modulus | 3.40 | GPa |
Compressive Strength | 103 | MPa |
Elongation at Break | 6.5 | % |
Tg Onset (DMA) | 80 | °C |
Gross Weight | 0.576 | kg |
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You can simply use the XCR in it's clear form as the basecoat. Alternatively, adding some white CULR pigment will turn the resin white https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/super-white-epoxy-pigment
It's hard to picture a scenario where you would want to use these two materials together. If you're wanting to 'skin' something in a flexible resin then it would be better to add some black epoxy pigment to the EF80 to make a flexible black basecoat. However, EF80 is not designed as a skinning resin and nor would it behave like one so I'm not sure whether you'd achieve what you're looking for with this. Certainly conduct some trials to check whether you get the effect/results you're looking for.
The basecoat is just there to ensure that the carbon fabric sticks firmly to the material underneith. After sticking the cloth to the basecoat you need to build up layers of clear resin over the top of the part and then flat and polish this resin to have the finished, glossy appearance.
Yes, Carbon Skinning Basecoat will bond to MDF. For the best bond we recommend keying the surface of the MDF and ensuring it is clean and free from any contaminants or dust.
Perfect basecoat
Perfect as a basecoat basecoat does not smell too strong and adheres very well.
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We publish all reviews for verified purchases. Submit your own review and help other customers with their choices.In the currently selected pack size, this product is classed as dangerous goods in limited quantity for the purposes of transport.
Shipping is possible to all UK addresses, including the Channel Islands, without restriction. However, due to being classed as 'dangerous goods', delivery times are not guaranteed on any delivery service.
Shipping to EU countries is now done through our European subsidiary based in the Netherlands. All EU customers should use www.easycomposites.eu.
To check availability of shipping to any other country, add the item to your basket and use the shipping calculator on the basket page.
For a full information regarding the shipment of dangerous goods to all destinations, see our delivery information page.
There are no package size restrictions or surcharges for this product.
To find the availability and cost for delivery of this item to your address, add it to your basket and then use the instant shipping calculator on the basket page.
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