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So, you’ve just poured a large mold, and you’re noticing bubbles forming.

This can be due to several reasons, with the biggest one being moisture or trapped air.

Bubbles may form because you’re working:
1. In an environment that’s too humid
2. With wet molding surfaces or porous stone masters that weren’t properly sealed
3. With wet mixing equipment or your mixing technique is whipping the material too much
4. With too much mold release

If you want to learn more about how you can avoid bubbles forming in your , check out VFI’s tech piece: https://volatilefree.com/why-are-there-bubbles-in-my-urethane-rubber/

If you’re in the industrial spray coating market, there’s a chance you’ve heard of .

These materials are typically sprayed through high-pressure equipment due to their speed, so they’ll require trained professionals for application.

If you’re unfamiliar with , you may not know all the applications it can be used for, including:

- Mining and excavation projects
- Work and utility vehicles
- Commercial flooring
- Oil & gas containment

If you want to learn more about the advantages or alternatives to using polyurea, check out VFI’s blog here: https://volatilefree.com/what-is-polyurea/

While IAAPA is still 6 months away, VFI is already gearing up for our 2nd Annual Theming & Hard Coat Design Contest.

We had a very successful competition last year with Plague Productions, Iron, Wood & Glitter, and Space/Craft Worldwide, but this year we wanted to open it up to even more individuals.

We are actively determining the number of participants and fabrications we can accommodate at the booth this year, which could include you!

What’s in it for you if you compete?

- Exposure in front of your customers and peers
- A free sample of VFI-6185 80 D Machinable Hard Coat to use on the contest piece
- A full-page ad in Funworld to announce the contestants
- A FREE drum set or 18 cases of cartridges if you WIN

If you’re interested in competing this year, please reach out to [email protected].

We will reach out with more details in the coming weeks.

Next Monday, we pause to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. In observation of Memorial Day, VFI will be closed on May 25th and will resume regular business operations the following day.

We hope you have time to relax with friends and family this weekend while also taking a moment to reflect and remember.

If you’re working with a brushable hard coat for the first time to protect your EPS and fabrications, there are a few things you must know for successful application.

1. Make sure to apply it to the recommended thickness listed on the technical data sheet (TDS).

2. Make sure to follow the mix ratio listed on the TDS.

3. Make sure to thoroughly mix the components together.

4. Make sure you’re working in a temperature-controlled environment with low humidity.

If you don’t follow these steps, you may experience issues with your drying.

Learn more by checking out VFI’s tech piece: https://volatilefree.com/why-isnt-my-urethane-hard-coat-drying/

You can also call our main line (800) 307-9218 to speak directly with one of our experts about any of our materials.

Did you know pourable thermoset urethanes are compatible with 3D printing materials like PLA?

In this new video from VFI, we take you through the full process of 3D printing a mold and then casting one of our 90 A fast-setting elastomers to make chess set pieces.

Urethane casting elastomers like this one are typically best used in an injection molding system, but due to the size of the parts, we were able to pour them by hand before they cured.

If you’re interested in a material like this or want to familiarize yourself with other 3D-printing compatible materials from VFI, please reach out through the website or by calling (800) 307-9218.

Making Urethane Parts with 3D Printed Mold Learn how to use VFI's elastomers and plastics for part-making projects with a 3D printed mold made from PLA. Contact VFI if you need more information on our...

Time for a little throwback. We were so appreciative to have Madelyn and Brad at Plague Productions put this piece together for our booth at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show last year. Brad's foam sculpting skills with Madelyn's painting expertise showcased exactly what you can do with a VFI hard coat. Check out Madelyn's work below.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYRvDmSOWwB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Lmk who/what name you are writing on it 👀 reposting this throwback project of a foam tombstone that I got to paint for @volatilefree to be displayed at their tradeshow booth. sculpted and machined by @bbays10 🖤 #foamsculpture #volatilefree #airbrush #lifesize #fulltimeartist

If you’re trying to protect a surface from chemicals, abrasion, or impact, you may want to consider using a .

are formulated with premium properties and excellent spray characteristics for use on large areas, providing little to no texture.

VFI offers a line of -grade polyureas with varying setting speeds to accommodate any project.

We’ve seen these materials consistently used on concrete, metal, masonry, and other surfaces for secondary containment, boat docks, high-end packaging, and more.

If you would like to learn more about these materials, view the attached family sheet for a closer look at properties and chemical testing.

Contact us through the website or at (800) 307-9218 to speak with a representative who can answer all your questions.

Sure, drop-in truck are cost-effective and easier to install than a , but that doesn’t mean they come with all the same benefits.

are a one-and-done solution, offering durability, versatility, and aesthetics to increase the value of your truck.

Other than easy installation and lower cost, drop-in are lower quality in durability and appearance.

So, if you’re wondering what type of liner your customers would prefer, consider sprayable liners.

VFI can get you started pretty easily with our Qwik Spray System.

Check out our blog or contact us at (800) 307-9218 to learn more: https://volatilefree.com/spray-on-vs-drop-in-bedliner-which-is-better/

A few weeks ago, VFI contributed some and materials to Anthony Powers of Cyclone Signs for a class he was helping teach in Dallas, Texas.

Around 25 individuals learned some basics of foam carving, as well as the potential materials they could use to protect their foam creations and where to get them.

Anthony was able to demonstrate the Qwik Spray System using VFI-6071 70 D Qwik Spray Hard Coat, which is our non-fire-retardant formula, perfect for outdoor projects.

Some students from the class expressed their appreciation and said that they enjoyed learning how to use the products and gained clarity on which products they need for their projects.

Check out some pictures below of the seminar, and please reach out if you have any questions about our hard coat materials.