Description
UVLS clears are water-based, architectural-grade clears made for interior and exterior applications. UVLS Clears are made with an acrylic – aliphatic polyurethane resin which is exceptionally durable with excellent adhesion.
Clears are durable and do not yellow over time.
UVLS stands for Ultra-Violet Light Stabilizer; clears contain UV protection for underlying colors, especially helpful when top-coating candy2o and other dyes & stains.
UVLS Clears have an ASTM E84 Class A fire rating for smoke & flame spread.
Available in 4050 Gloss, 4051 Satin and 4052 Matte.
4050 Gloss is the highest gloss-level Createx clear.
4051 Satin & 4052 Matte maintain a consistent gloss-level that doesn’t “gloss up” when excess material is applied.
4050 Gloss has the best adhesion and is the recommend UVLS Clear for use as a primer.
UVLS Clears Have 3 Functions
1. Top-coat clear for exterior & interior applications such as sign, costuming, modeling and more.
Perfect top-coat to any Createx paint for applications other than automotive.
Excellent flexibility for cosplay & costuming.
Allow 48-hours air drying before direct contact with water and 5-days minimum air drying before water submersion.
Excellent mar resistance. UVLS Clears withstand direct contact without showing abrasion.
Works excellent as inter-coat clear to tape and mask over.
Scuffing not required up to 48-hours after application. After 48-hours, dry sand with 600 - 800 grit.
Functions (cont’d.)
2. Primer – 4050 Gloss Clear is an excellent adhesive primer for direct application to any substrate other than silicone.
Direct-to-Metal primer with excellent adhesion to any metal including brass and steel without risk of corrosion. For best adhesion onto polished, non-sanded metals, allow 48-hours air drying.
Direct to most plastics including 3D print composite material, polycarbonate, styrene and more.
Excellent wood primer. Protects without raising wood grain. Prevents underlying oil and tannin bleed-through.
3. candy2o carrier
4050 Gloss Clear is the best medium to mix with concentrated candy2o colors.
4050 Gloss is better than mixing candy2o with 4030 Balancing Clear as a more durable and uniform candy color is created that dries quicker.
Mix 4050 Gloss 6:1 candy2o, then, optional, thin with 4011 Reducer 5% - 10% per volume.
Mixing & Thinning UVLS Clears
UVLS Clears are thinned with 4011 Reducer 5% - 10% per volume.
Allow reduced UVLS Clear 10+ minutes to acclimate before spraying. The added reducer breaks down surface tension in the clear for improved flow & leveling.
Distilled or deionized water may be used 5% - 10% per volume to thin clears, do not exceed as drying times and adhesion will be affected.
Application
UVLS Clears may be applied by spray-gun, airbrush, or traditional brush.
Spray-Gun: 1.3mm – 1.4mm
Mini-Gun: 1.0mm – 1.2mm
Follow gun manufacturer’s psi recommendations.
Airbrush: 0.5m ~ 20 – 25 psi
Application (cont’d.)
Pin-hole free coverage is achieved with 3 medium coats.
Apply coats medium, wetted so they look glossy during application but not so much material that the coat “milks up”, that is appears cloudy due to excess build.
Each coat should be ~ 0.5 - 0.75 mil. wet.
Apply with a 50/50 overlapping pattern.
If coat appears cloudy, allow extended drying time.
Avoid over-atomizing; clears are best applied at lower psi settings for best adhesion and highest gloss-level of 4050 Gloss. Dry-sprayed coats will lose gloss and adhesion.
Scuffing underlying paint is not required.
When applying 4050 Gloss Clear as an adhesive primer, dry sand substrate 400 – 800 grit.
Clean sanded substrate with a solvent-based degreaser, not a water-based cleaner, prior to applying 4050 Gloss Clear.
Drying Times & Curing
Estimated drying and curing times are set at 70⁰F
(21⁰C) and 50% or less relative humidity (RH). Allow for extended drying times when painting in colder temperatures or more humid conditions. Painting in temperature below 60⁰F (15⁰C) not recommended.
Re-coat times are approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
Allow clears to dry matte (non-wetted).
There are no time windows, if in doubt, allow for extended drying time.
Time to tape is 45 – 60 minutes after application.
When applying direct to difficult substrates, allow for extended drying times, up to 48-hours for substrates such as polished stainless steel that is not sanded for paint preparation.
Scuffing clear is not required when taping UVLS Clears ~ 48-hours after application. After 48-hours, UVLS Clears cure hard and tape will lay down best when Clear is dry sanded 600 – 800 grit.
Do not use heat to assist to force dry as this may result in loss of adhesion. Use warm air to assist drying times.
Allow 6-hour minimum air drying before sanding & polishing. Full cure is in excess of 48-hours after application. Allow 5 days minimum drying before water submersion.
Storage
UVLS Clears do not have a pot-life after mixing with reducer. However, as 4011 Reducers promote drying and curing, only reduce clear intended for application within a 12-hour period for best spray consistency, flow and leveling.
Keep clears capped air-tight when not pouring from the bottle. Store away from direct light in a cool, dark environment such as a paint cabinet or box in a closet.
Compatibility
UVLS Clears are compatible as a clear or primer with any Createx paint.
Compatible as a top-coat or primer for other paint types, both water-based and solvent-based.
Always allow paint to dry thoroughly before top-coating with UVLS Clear.
Cleaning from Airbrush or Spray-Gun
UVLS Clears are best rinsed from the airbrush or spray-gun with 5618 Airbrush Cleaner or 4011 Reducer. Use 4008 Restorer as a rinse for final clean to remove dried paint.
Cleaning UVLS Clears after Curing
UVLS Clears should only be cleaned thoroughly dried. Use a solvent-based degreaser or odorless mineral spirits to clean.
Often, a dry, tack-free wipe is adequate to clean UVLS Clears.
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