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Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :

The specific product is DuPont #4531S. It comes in a quart. after 72 hours there is no change in clarity at all. The Pelucid coat on painted yellow, red, white and light blue HDU stayed clear with a soft satin finish. We're going to test further with varying amounts of flattener, but it seems to work.

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Kalispell, Montana
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Posted by Gailforce (Member # 152) on :

just a topic i was thinking about. i am going to try my first quart of pelucid to clear a couple of elevator doors.

the client hates the fingerprints and smudges that high gloss shows. she would rather have a satin finish. i'm doing a faux virdigris/gold type of deal.

but, because of the abuse that an elevator door gets, i talked her into paying extra and trying pelucid.

this weekend i was thinking of trying a coat of my regular satin finish varathane over the coat of pelucid.

i'll see how this experiment goes, unless, there's some screaming reason why i shouldn't.

also, the distributor here says that pelucid starts "setting up" as soon as it's opened. can i open and close and reuse the same can, like paint then, or do i have to use the whole can? (i know that sounds stupid, but, what can i say?)

i'm just so excited! i've wanted to try this stuff for months!!!!

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gail
wacky wetcoast of bc

Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :

Hi, Gail. Your dealer is a bit anxious. We keep the can open for as long as we're actively brushing, but it does thicken with time. If it's open for 1/2 hour while you're using it, it's no problem. Just make SURE that the can is tightly closed when you're done. If you must thin it for some reason, use Zylene, but maybe only 5%. If you do thin it, don't put the thinner in the can. Mix it in a separate can and only mix as much as you need for the job. Don't pour any thinned Pelucid back into the original can.

You can clean your brushes with Zylene or Lacquer thinner. If you're going to apply something else over the top of the Pelucid you'll want to use the "binder". Your dealer should have it, but why not just use the DuPont flattening agent?

BTW....I haven't noticed that Pelucid will show fingerprints. Try a small area.
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St.Marie Graphics
& Makin' Tracks Sound Studio
Kalispell, Montana
stmariegraphics@centurytel.net http://www.stmariegraphics.com
800 735-8026
We're chiseling every day of the week! :^)

[This message has been edited by pierre (edited March 01, 2001).]

Posted by Gailforce (Member # 152) on :

i guess it depends on how much dupont you use and if they have it. i have to drive 2 hours away to get the pelucid.

i'm thinking you probably won't use very much of the dupont(what ratio do you use?)...it might take forever for me to use.

but mainly, i was waiting for you to do all the work of research you have just put this name up. the past couple of days i've been pondering how to make my client happy IF pierre doesn't come up with anything before i start this job (it's only 40 sf of faux) and that was what i came up with.

but, the guy just said to recoat over pelucid you had to give it a sand. he didn't say anything about any bonders!

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gail
wacky wetcoast of bc

Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :

Gail, we're still experimenting with the flattener for amounts. I do know that if you sand Pelucid it will look cloudy. It's just like sanding clear plastic. Don't sand it if you need it to be crystal clear! The binder is a POR15 product too. Your dealer should be able to get it for you.

Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :

Hey ,I'll send ya some Rapid Remover, if you will test "cleaning brushes or other tools with it"

Let me know Pierre !

Roger !

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Roger Bailey
Rapid Tac Incorporated
Waikoloa, Hawaii

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