AquaVue® Mixing Overview - ICD High Performance Coatings + Chemistries

ICD produces quick videos for Glass Fabricators to accelerate their onboarding process. This AquaVue® Mixing Overview video shows and describes how to appropriately mix the AquaVue® glass coating.

A dispersing or mixing blade must be used for the best dispersion. These mixing blades can be attached to a variable speed hand drill or a speed-controlled drill press.

Place the mixing blade 1-2 inches from the bottom of the bucket. Gently mix the AquaVue® at a speed similar to this video demonstration. Avoid fast or excessive mixing speeds to prevent any air entrapment.

While mixing AquaVue®, KV-630 additive must be added to activate it. Slowly add the additive while the base material is mixing. Mix for 15 minutes. AquaVue® has an 8 hour pot like after it had been activated.

Additionally, if you are using AquaVue® for spray application, you can add up to 25% water by weight of base material. This addition of water will help thin the material down for better performance out of the spray equipment. Mix an additional 5 minutes after adding water.

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