{"product_id":"prime-exposure-formgel-20l","title":"Prime Exposure Formgel 20L","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrime Exposure Formgel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrime Exposure Formgel is a water-based, thick retardant gel applied to formwork prior to pouring concrete. It allows you to leave the formwork in place and expose the concrete surface \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 48 hours after pouring\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving you flexibility and control over your finish. This timeframe is weather and concrete dependent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetards the surface ensuring an even exposure, effortlessly removed with a brush\/broom and hose or high pressure washer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent green colour ensures easy application and reduces the chances of missed or uncoated areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater soluble and eco-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsurpassed level of surface exposure, providing an even finish and polish of stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable through a large distributor network — wherever the job, you'll find a Prime Exposure stockist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–60m² per 20 Litre Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply with a paint brush or roller to Formply or any surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf formwork is porous, apply two coats, allowing the gel to dry between coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT DILUTE\u003c\/strong\u003e Prime Formgel. No need to stir or mix — ready to use straight from the drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor porous formwork: apply ideally 1 hour prior to pouring, then a second coat approximately 30 minutes before the concrete pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor non-porous formwork (e.g. Formply): a single generous coat 30 minutes prior to the pour is generally sufficient, depending on preferred depth of exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain or excessive moisture can dilute the coating and reduce effectiveness — take care in wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe cautious when placing concrete not to wipe the Formgel off the formwork with tools (e.g. shovels).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime Formgel can be washed off 6 to 48 hours after pouring — tested on 30–32 MPa concrete. Times may vary with different MPa ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather conditions and any air between the formwork and concrete surface will affect ease of removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash off immediately once formwork has been stripped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter stripping, gauge the moisture content of the surface to determine whether to use a brush\/broom and hose or a high pressure cleaner to remove the slurry and expose the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest applied between \u003cstrong\u003e5–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"652\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qxln1eMpR_w\" title=\"Prime Formgel - Product Information\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Prime Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50090617110813,"sku":"FORMGEL20","price":203.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/8112\/2589\/files\/Prime_Exposure_Formgel_20L.png?v=1750560964","url":"https:\/\/gippsconcretingsupplies.com.au\/products\/prime-exposure-formgel-20l","provider":"Gippsland Concreting Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}