Zeller International - Kleer Plaztik Q&A

Kleer Plaztik™

Questions & Answers

Q1- Can we coat cast plaster parts with Kleer Plaztik™? We mold gypsum picture frames and are looking for a chip resistant skin-veneer which will prevent chipping-handling damage.

A2-Yes, when your cast parts are fully hardened and dry you can spray on or brush on-apply Kleer Plaztik™.

You can add gold-silver pigments for a simulated gold/silver leaf finish.

If you are post finishing with silver nitrate lacquers for gold leaf coatings Kleer Plaztik™ functions as an excellent ground-prime coat for sensitizing solutions.

Also!! It is advisable to add Aqua Form ll™,product code # 141, to your plaster
slurry, Aqua Form II™ is a water based liquid polymer which also toughens the
cast plaster part. It too stops chipping-cracking during shipping. Add Aqua Form
@ 50% such as 50/50 water + Aqua Form.

Q2-Can I add pigments to Kleer Plaztik™? What kind-sources?

A2-Use only oil-solvent soluble dyes and pigments. We provide an extensive supplier-vendor list for purchasing colorants.

This listing document goes out with each order of Kleer Plaztik™.

You can also purchase dyes-pigments from art supply stores, auto paint suppliers and paint stores.

A range of solvent soluble dyes can be purchased from: Pylam Products Co., Inc. 2175 East Cedar Street, Tempe, AZ 85281-7431, Tel: 480-929-0070 or 800-645-6096, Fax: 480-929-0078.

Q3-Can I paint dried Kleer Plaztik™ parts with scenic/exhibit paints?

A3-Common water based acrylic latex paints can be used. Also other film forming finishes such as : Acrilon™ product code #128 , Enviroseal™ product code #154 , Zeltex™ product code # 278.

Q4-We wish to form a rigid face and back fill it with a rigid clear plastic.

Can you recommend a non shrinkable pourable clear casting resin? This is for an exhibit at a museum.

A4-Yes, use Opti Kleer II™ product code #138. This is a two component epoxy casting compound which hardens at room temperature to a see through-water clear plastic and can be poured in layers or as a mass cast fill polymer.

Opti Kleer II™ will stick to Kleer Plaztik™.

Q5-How long will Kleer Plaztik™ last? Will it yellow and degrade in time?

A5-All polymers-synthetic materials degrade-amber-yellow in time. You can add UV inhibitors, anti-oxidants, and stabilizers for enhanced life cycle durability.

Kleer Plaztik™ much like Plexiglas™ and acrylic resins demonstrates a long life cycle with out degrading.

This is all conditional and is subject to climatic conditions and other exposures.

Q6-l/l/e build model airplanes and were told Kleer Plaztik™ can be used as a dope- lacquer on fabrics applied to wings, the fuselage + control surfaces.

When dry can Kleer Plaztik™ shrink the fabric to an ultra smooth skin?

Can we spray Kleer Plaztik™ like ordinary lacquers?

A6-Yes! Kleer Plaztik™ is used on all manner of fabric covered models and is excellent for spray applied lacquers by thinning with diluents.

Q7-I'm a product development designer working in confined area. Do I need fume exhaustion equipment?

A7-We recommend a respirator gloves and fume exhaustion set ups much like any lacquer-painting operations good hygienic practices are necessary.

These are professional use materials and are to be handled properly.

Refer to MSDS for further details.

Q8-We carve styro foam shapes for scenery, displays and exhibits. We need a thick skin-veneer which won't build up.

Can we spray your Kleer Plaztik onto the Foam surface?

A8-No! Kleer Plaztik will eat-dissolve the foam!

First precoat seal and prime the foam surface using Aqua Form™ product code #108 or use Opti Kleer Epoxy™ product code # 105. These will dad-shield and protect the foam against solvents-chemicals that melt the foam.

Once primed then apply Kleer Plaztik™ as a permanent finish.

Q9-We need to produce realistic stained glass panels such as leaded glass church windows, we are a scenic shop painting back drops and are building a church film set. We were told Kleer Plaztik™ can be poured on a sheet of film- plastic and will harden to a stiff self-supporting shape. We have been pouring these panels using polyester resin which we would like to replace with another form of resin. Can we use your Kleer Plaztik™ for this application and is there a way to pour the lead lines to separate the colored areas? Also can you offer us a starter formulation on what to do first? Any suggestions-formulas would be appreciated.

A9-Yes, Kleer Plaztik™ is excellent for reproduction leaded glass windows, old Tiffany style lamp shades, point of purchase displays, and colorful divider panels for room decor. See attached Kleer Plaztik™ "tech talk" bulletin for mix procedure, materials used, and formula assistance. This is a fast inexpensive procedure resulting in very attractive realistic windows.