Dyepress Polygloss Dye Sublimation Coating High Gloss: Metal Ceramics Wood 64 Oz

US $78.00

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Jan 30th

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PolyGloss is a 2-part, high-gloss, water-based, sublimation coating for hard surfaces This 1/2 Gallon (64-ounce) bottle will coat approximately 260 square feet Check out our video demonstration on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLxiWi5Be-k PolyGloss will provide a high-gloss (wet-look), sublimatable coating for the following surfaces: Metal - Stainless Steel Mugs, Aluminum Signs, License Plates, Zippo Lighters, Clipboards, Dog Tags, Key chains, Nameplates, Aluminum Water Bottles, Fridge Magnets, Christmas Ornaments Polished Marble & Stone FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) Hardboard (aka Masonite) Available at Home Depot in 4' X 8' sheets with "white-board" finish. Home Depot will cut down the large sheet into more manageable pieces free of charge. Smaller pieces can then be cut with a standard jigsaw. Ceramic Mugs & Tile Glass Wood PolyGloss is a 2-part, polyester resin that can be applied with common household tools. It cleans up easy with water and does not emit toxic fumes. The catalyst is added at a ratio of 1 ml for every ounce of PolyGloss. The PolyGloss mixture has a potlife of 18 hours. Unlike most 2-part resins, the mixture can be re-catalyzed after the potlife has expired by adding additional catalyst at the same 1 ml per ounce ratio. Catalyst and measuring syringe are included in package. Directions: Step 1: Add 1 ml of catalyst per ounce of Poly. Stir thoroughly. If you see brush strokes, add 1/2 tsp. water per ounce of Poly. Mixture has an 18-hour pot-life. Pour remaining mixture back into bottle to be re-catalyzed during future use. Step 2: Clean surface with water and/or rubbing alcohol (rinse with water). Clean metal with a solvent like Xylol to remove manufacturing grease. Step 3: Apply very thin coat of Poly mixture with brush or gravity-feed sprayer. Mixture can be thinned with 10% water for use with brush or gravity-feed sprayer. Set air compressor for gravity-feed sprayer between 25 and 35 PSI. Clean sprayer and brush with water (do not use soaps or solvents). WARNING: Wear face mask & eye protection if using a sprayer Step 4: Once dry (approx. 1 hour), cure substrate in oven or directly on the press for 12 minutes at 380F. If curing on the press, use thin silicone baking sheet (i.e. Wilton Easy Flex Silicone) between substrate and heat element to protect coating from de-glossing. Cure metal for 5 minutes at 275F. If coating begins to bubble, turn temperature down to 250F and reduce cure time to 3 minutes. Step 5: Dwell times will vary by substrate and method. Whenever possible, press substrates face-down over foam (Vapor) or felt (Nomex) pad to get full contact with paper. Here are a few examples: Press 4" ceramic tiles face down over foam/felt pad at 400F for 9 minutes. Press wood face-up with silicone pad over paper for 3 minutes at 375F with medium pressure. Press metal face-down for 45 seconds at 360F (turn temperature down if coating begins to bubble). UV Protection: We strongly recommend applying a topcoat of UV protection like Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel Spray Paint (available at Home Depot and Lowes for $3.76) to ensure long-term color protection. Coated substrates have no expiration date. In other words, you can coat a mug today and wait 'til next year to sublimate the mug. We sell our PolyGloss as a kit and you will receive the following items in your kit to help you get started coating your own products. 64 ounces of PolyGloss resin Catalyst Measuring Syringe Measuring cup If you are interested in ordering larger quantities, we offer the following discounted prices: 1 gallon = $140 5+ gallons = $135 per gallon Trouble Shooting Guide If you are having a hard time getting the PolyGloss to coat your surface evenly and you are having problems like "orange-peel" or "fish-eye," then your substrate needs to be "cleaned" with rubbing alcohol or a solvent like Xylol (aka Xylene) to remove the oil or wax residue left on the substrate during the manufacturing process. Xylol is readily available in the paint department at most hardware stores. International Buyers: All International orders are insured with ShipCover Insurance. If your package has not arrived in 14 days, please email rachel@dyepress.com and we will file a claim with ShipCover to reimburse you in full or send you a new package, whichever you prefer. Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.