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Backfilling hollow or thin parts with urethane expanding foam is an effective method for adjusting weight and decreasing part-making costs. Check out VFI’s latest blog for more info on this application method and tips for making your own backfilled parts.

Check out our latest video showcasing VFI-544 Qwik Spray Bedliner to see how this versatile material can be used on more than just truck beds. The video highlights using it as an impact-resistant coating for theming applications and tips for spraying. youtube.com/watch?v=0lLr2I…

After 30 years of manufacturing high-performance polymers, we are so grateful for the hard work and dedication of our staff. To celebrate our employees and give them a day of rest, we will be closed next Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.

If you’re trying to determine the best way to make a liquid rubber mold for casting concrete, check out VFI’s latest blog a step-by-step guide. From choosing your molding material to making a mold box and then casting concrete into the new mold, we have tips for everything.

VFI is excited to showcase our VFI-6170 70 D Spray Hard Coat in this new video. Check out the video below for a look into how the high-pressure product is used and instructions to follow for the best results. youtube.com/watch?v=MWyJYZ…

Knowing what kind of safety regulations your theming materials must pass is crucial for indoor displays. Most are required to pass the ASTM E84 Class A fire test, which some urethane hard coats are capable of. Read VFI’s blog on fire retardant & resistant coatings for more info.

Spray-on bedliner, while durable, is not foolproof. After extensive use, it will begin to wear. The good news is that there is a repair material that can prevent extensive cracking, peeling, & blistering. Visit the VFI website for more info or contact our experts at 800-307-9218.

VFI recently worked with the @UW Formula Motorsports club to create custom foam seat inserts using rigid polyurethane foam. The goal was to optimize driver ergonomics while increasing speed and efficiency. Check out the case study below for more information!

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Urethane plastic is dimensionally stable for the most part, but in some cases, it shrinks more than expected. Increased shrinkage could be due to factors such as part size and temperature. Check out the carousel below and VFI’s latest tech piece for more info to combat shrinkage.

Here is the first of several videos on our #hardcoat line. It showcases our #theming products, from sprayable and brushable to machinable and sculpting coatings. These materials are formulated to protect and proven to perform. Stay tuned for even more! youtube.com/watch?v=eU2Um_…

Sealing foam for durability on theming projects is possible with a brush-on or spray-on urethane hard coat. Due to its durability, flexibility, and adhesion characteristics, it will seal and extend the life of your next design project. Check out VFI’s latest blog for more info.

Are bubbles appearing on your new urethane rubber mold? The most likely cause is moisture from humidity, a wet molding surface, porous models, or wet mixing equipment. Check out the carousel below or VFI’s tech piece to prevent these defects when making your next concrete mold.

VFI makes many materials for the theme park industry, but the use of our flexible polyurea coating is unique. When sprayed over cut points, non-visible joints, and other areas of foam ride padding, it protects and extends the life of the equipment. Visit the VFI website for more.

Urethane expanding foams come in flexible, semi-flexible, and rigid variations for part-making and backfilling applications. To know which foam is right for your project, check out VFI’s latest blog for more on foam properties for optimal performance and success when using them.

Painting urethane plastic parts might be desirable if they will be seen. However, you must ensure adequate surface prep, mixing, and mix ratio use, and compatible paint use; otherwise, paint might not adhere. Check out VFI’s latest tech piece or the carousel below for more info.

Urethane hard coats are the best coatings on the market for EPS theming due to durability, adaptability, & versatility. Check out VFI’s latest blog to learn more about the benefits as well as how to use them. We also offer some alternatives for more flexibility or machinability.

VFI is celebrating its 30thanniversary of manufacturing high-performance thermoset polymers! While we reminisce on the years past, you can check out our latest article with more information on the changes we’ve made in these most recent years. tinyurl.com/VFI-30-years

As we get ready to celebrate our country’s freedom in a few days, VFI wanted to take the opportunity to thank those who made it possible. In observance of Independence Day, we will be closed Friday, July 4th. We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!🎆

Need a reusable concrete formliner with great abrasion resistance and flexibility? Look no further than polyurethane. This material is desirable for simple and advanced jobs and will last multiple pulls with proper care. Check out VFI’s blog for more info: tinyurl.com/Urethane-forml…

With inconsistent rainy summer days, temperatures are still high, and humidity is even higher. These conditions affect urethane hard coat applications. Moisture in any capacity will cause the coating to bubble. Check out VFI’s tech piece or the carousel below for more info.