Product Properties
- Viscosity (48 hrs):
Minimum: 155,000 cps
Maximum: 230,000 cps
(Brookfield viscometer, #6 spindle @ 4 rpm, 70–75°F)
- Weight per Gallon: 9–10 lb/gal (±0.5)
(Sold by volume; weight varies with batch and temperature.)- % Moisture: 44.70–47.70%
- % Solids: 32.52–35.52%
- % Binders: 18.78–20.78%
- Abrasive Profile:
80% at 40 microns
17% > 78 microns
3% > 154 microns
- Colour: “Cookies & Cream” grey-white
- Base: Water-based, silica-free emulsion
Key Features
Fast Cutting Performance
Aggressively removes sanding scratches, oxidation, and surface contamination.
Swirl-Free Finish
When paired with the correct wool pad, produces a clean, smooth, high-quality finish.
Economical & Efficient
Requires roughly half the amount of product compared to traditional buffing compounds.
Water-Based Formula
Environmentally friendly, easy to clean, and stays cool during polishing with added water mist.
Easy Application
Dab on, mist with water, and buff—simple to control for consistent, repeatable results.
Silica-Free
Uses a proprietary abrasive system with no silica content.
Compatible with a Wide Range of Surfaces
Safe for gelcoat, composite surfaces, Duratec primers/topcoats, metal and painted surfaces.
Why Choose Duratec® Cutting & Polishing Systems?
Fast Cutting Performance
Formulated to deliver true clarity and high-gloss finishes with minimal colour shift or haze, ensuring premium visual presentation.
Swirl-Free, High-Gloss Finish
Rapid-build coatings that can be sanded and polished to a flawless, ultra-smooth surface ideal for moulding or finishing workflows.
Reduced Heat & Dust
Deep substrate wetting improves adhesion, reduces porosity, and enhances the performance of subsequent finishing layers.
• Ideal for New Builds & Restoration
Rapid gelling and quick sanding times help fabricators accelerate plug and pattern preparation while maintaining surface accuracy.
Compatible Across Resin Systems
Compatible with polyester, vinyl ester and most epoxy systems, depending on product selection—supporting a broad range of manufacturing processes.
Professional, Consistent Results
High thermal stability and strong mechanical properties deliver long-lasting surface integrity for industrial and marine applications.
Applications
Aqua-Buff® 1000F is ideal for:
Removing sanding scratches on plugs, moulds, patterns, composite panels and FRP parts
Aggressive oxidation removal on gelcoat and painted surfaces
Restoring clarity and shine to marine components, hulls, decks, and topsides
Cleaning and brightening metal surfaces
Polishing composite tooling surfaces prior to mold release
Preparing surfaces after Duratec topcoats or primers
General buffing and restoration work across industrial, marine, automotive and composite sectors
Suitable for use with:
Tufted wool cutting pads (recommended)
Rotary buffers (~2400 rpm for compounding)
Water-mist lubrication method for cooling and extended buffing time
Performance You Can Trust
ATL Composites stocks a comprehensive range of Duratec coating systems and support materials, backed by technical expertise and industry-leading application knowledge. Our team can assist with product selection, processing recommendations and integration into marine, industrial or composite manufacturing workflows.
