DyePress PolyGLOSS Dye Sublimation Ink Poly Spray Coating hard substrates 16 oz.

Description

Poly
Gloss
is a 2-part, high-gloss, water-based, sublimation coating
for hard surfaces
YouTube How-to Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjHUwtIgQkA
This 16 oz. bottle will coat approximately 65 square feet
Full instructions are available on the Dyepress website
Here’s the link to the how-to video for using PolyGloss with white paint on wood: https://youtu.be/de7JuEyIII0
Poly
Gloss
will provide a high-gloss (wet-look), sublimatable coating for the following surfaces
:
Ceramic Mugs & Tile
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
Hardboard (aka Masonite, Thrifty White Board) 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.
Glass
Wood [Hardwood is the best choice (i.e. birch). Avoid sappy wood like pine. The sticky sap will rise up to the surface when you heat the wood.]*
If you are sublimating skis, snow boards, skateboards, surf boards, etc., you may want to use
PolyNatural
(instead of PolyGloss) to embed the image into the wood and then apply a heavy-duty epoxy over the image to create a bold image that will not be exposed to the elements.
Poly
Gloss
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 PolyGloss. Stir thoroughly. Mixture has an 18-hour pot-life.
Step 2:
Clean surface with water. Clean metal with a solvent like Xylol to remove manufacturing grease.
Step 3:
Application
Brush application:
Apply
one thin
coat of PolyGloss
mixture (if the Poly is too thick, your paper will stick and your image will look “mushy”). If you need to add a 2nd coat, cure each layer of coating to be sure the coating is not too soft. We don’t recommend foam brushes, as they introduce more bubbles.
Gravity-feed sprayer:
Mixture can be thinned with 10% water for use with gravity-feed sprayer. Set air compressor for between 25 and 35 PSI. Apply enough PolyGloss mixture to allow the coating to flow together smoothly. The coating will look dull and textured if you do not apply enough coating. 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 (2 to 3 hours), cure substrate in oven at 340F for 22 minutes (if coating burns, turn temp down 10 degrees) or on heat press with light pressure
at 340F
for 15 minutes (use parchment paper or silicone pad to protect finish). Cure wood in oven at 340F for 15 minutes or 10 minutes on the press with parchment paper or silicone pad for protection using light pressure. Cure metal in oven at 320F for 10 minutes or on press for 3 minutes with silicone pad. If coating bubbles reduce temp by 10 degrees.
Step 5:
Sublimation 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-up with silicone pad for 4 minutes or face-down over foam/felt pad at 400F for 10 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).
Instructions for coating the backside of glass:
1. Apply 2  coats of PolyGloss with catalyst to the back of the glass (dry between coats).
2. Once dry, cure the coated glass at 340F for 22 minutes.
3. Once cool, sublimate your image face down over padding for 6 minutes at 400F (you may need to increase the time if the glass is more than 1/4 inch thick).
4. Once cool, spray a light coating of translucent white (i.e. Krylon Frosted Glass) over the image. Flip the glass over to see if your image is vibrant enough, if not apply a second coat of translucent white.
5. Once dry apply a topcoat of Rustoleum clear enamel (see picture above) to protect the white layer from scratches.
Coated substrates have no expiration date. In other words, you can coat a mug today and wait ’til next year to cure it and the following year to sublimate it.
UV Protection:
We 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.
We sell our
Poly
Gloss
as a kit and you will receive the following items in your kit to help you get started coating your own products.
16 ounces of PolyGloss resin
Catalyst
Measuring Syringe
Measuring cups
Instructions for using PolyGloss with white paint to coat wood:
1. Mix 1 part (5 ml) PolyGloss with 5 parts (25 ml) white paint (white primer has worked the best with our tests)
2. Add 1ml catalyst per ounce (30 ml) of PolyPaint mixture from step one
3. Apply PolyPaint mixture to raw, unfinished wood with synthetic brush, roller, or sprayer
4. Allow to dry (approx. 1 hour)
5. Add 1ml catalyst per ounce of PolyGloss – stir thoroughly
6. Apply 1st layer of PolyGloss (with catalyst)
7. Allow to dry (1 to 2 hours)
8. Apply 2nd/final layer of PolyGloss (with catalyst)
9. Allow to dry (1 to 2 hours)
10. Cure on heat press with parchment paper (regular paper will stick) and silicone pad using light pressure at 340F for 12 minutes
11. Sublimate with butcher paper and silicone pad with medium pressure at 400F for 3 minutes (4 minutes for larger pieces of wood)
12. Apply water-based topcoat in desired sheen (matte, satin, semi-gloss, gloss)
Instructions for Coating the Backside of Glass:
1. Apply 2 thin coats of PolyGloss with catalyst to the back of the glass (allow to dry between coats).
2. Once dry, cure the coated glass at 340F for 22 minutes.
3. Once cool, sublimate your image face down over padding
for 6 minutes at 400F
(you may need to increase the time if the glass is more than 1/4 inch thick).
4. Once cool, spray a light coating of translucent white (i.e. Krylon Frosted Glass) over the image. Flip the glass over to see if your image is vibrant enough, if not apply a second coat of translucent white.
5. Once dry apply a topcoat of Rustoleum clear enamel (see picture above) to protect the white layer from scratches.
If you are interested in ordering larger quantities, we offer the following discounted prices:
1 gallon = $150
5+ gallons = $130 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
[email protected]
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.