{"product_id":"stirrer-ps380-each","title":"Stirrer PS380-380mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eRODO Plastic Paint Stirrer PS380 – 380 mm Mixing Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eRODO PS380 plastic stirrer\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for effective hand mixing of coatings, resins and topcoats. 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This improves blending efficiency and helps achieve a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003econsistent, homogenous mix of resin, topcoat and catalyst\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eCorrect Mixing Procedure for GRP Resin \u0026amp; Topcoat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e1. Pre-mix the product (before adding catalyst)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eBefore adding catalyst, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eresin or topcoat should always be stirred thoroughly in the tin\u003c\/strong\u003e. During storage, heavier components and pigments can settle while styrene and other elements separate slightly. 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Stir thoroughly by hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eAfter adding catalyst, the material should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003estirred slowly but thoroughly for around 1–2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, scraping the sides and bottom of the mixing container to ensure the hardener is fully dispersed throughout the resin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eInsufficient mixing can leave areas of uncatalysed resin which may \u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003efail to cure properly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eWhy Hand Mixing Is Recommended\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eWhen mixing GRP roofing products, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2567\" 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