![]() Reflective coatings require a single thin, even coating (preferably applied by a suitable spray-gun or firm foam roller to serve as a final reflective surface. ![]() The darker the background the more visible this paint will be. Note: The more coats of Clear UV paint applied will increase the apparent visibility of paint on the surface. ![]() These additional layers will protect the paint from dirt, grease, weathering, scratching and abrasion.įor Luminous and UV paints, apply 2-3 coats, each in differing directions to help ensure a more even / uniform distribution of paint onto the surface. After the Starglow paint has fully cured, the coating may be further protected by the application of a protective clear top-coat. The coated surface should be sufficiently dry to handle within a few hours of the final coat. This may take up to 24 hours depending on temperature and humidity. The time for drying of this coat should be between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the ambient temperature and humidity.ĭrying times may be accelerated using a warm airflow across the wet coating, but below 100 degrees Fahrenheit or approximately 40 degrees Celsius. Allow the paint to fully cure to achieve maximum hardness and flexibility. Ensure surfaces are clean and free from dirt, oil, grease and loose particles etc.Įnsure each coat is touch-dry before applying further coats. Do not apply over solvent / oil based primers or base-coats as these may reject the paint. Starglow paints may be used on a wide range of surfaces providing they are pre-sealed with a water based, base coat (or white primer where appropriate). Stir / mix this back into the paint before use. Sometimes the paint’s settling process may leave a clear residue on top of the paint. Smart paints should be stirred well for 1 minute before use to ensure the pigments are re-suspended in the paint medium ready for use.Īlways make a test / sample patch first to check the paint’s suitability. Starglow paints are NOT suitable for use on skin or hair.Īlways wear appropriate safety equipment when using these paints. Starglow paint adhesion to properly primed wood, brickwork, concrete, metal and most plastics surfaces is excellent. When cured, Starglow paint is flexible, hard wearing and has excellent resistance to Ultra Violet rays. The coating cures to a satin finish (or gloss finish in the case of Reflective and Protective Coatings). Starglow paint is an easily applied coating that exhibits excellent light emitting properties. UV Neon and Clear UV paints should not be used where they will be prolonged exposure to directly sunlight. However, for prolonged outdoor use of Starglow Luminous and UV paints, we recommend you avoid using on South facing surfaces, which will limit the cumulative degrading effects of exposure to direct sunlight on the smart pigments. Starglow paints are suitable for use indoors and limited use outdoors. ![]() Starglow paints are permanent when dry and extremely wash-resistant when used on fabrics. When all the water has evaporated, the coating becomes a solid layer of polyurethane. The paints are ready to use and require no secondary addition to promote cure, they rely instead on the evaporation of the water content to allow the resin base to begin the curing process. However, normal ‘safe usage’ practices should be observed the paints kept out of reach of children and the product stored and handled appropriately. Starglow paints are ECO safe, non-flammable and non-toxic with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and are classed as non-hazardous. The Starglow range of paints has been developed to meet EU regulations regarding volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and possess excellent flexibility and hardness that resists cracking or scratching of the coatings when applied to rigid or non-rigid surfaces. Starglow paints are based on a water-borne polyurethane formulation, and as such exhibit excellent UV, weather and abrasion resistance. ![]()
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