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inkAID Clear Semi-Gloss Precoat

Basic Application Directions

Clear Semi-Gloss Precoat can be applied to any surface or substrate that can be fed safely through your printer. It is especially useful where you want to preserve the color, pattern, or image on the surface of the substrate. A precoat with a gloss finish is also available from inkAID.

Note that this precoat works successfully with printers with wheels or guides (also known as "pizza wheels") ONLY IF the surface of the substrate is porous, like paper. If applied to a non-porous surface like plastic, “pizza wheels” can drag across the printed surface and damage the print or gum up the printer. If you are not sure how porous your surface is, print a very small test first to keep any resultant cleaning of the printer to a minimum.

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When using printers without these wheels, (most large format printers) you do not need to be concerned about the porosity of your surface.

Directions
1. Check MSDS Clear Semi-Gloss for safety instructions in handling this product. Wear protective gloves.

2. Stir inkAID Clear Semi Gloss Precoat before applying.

3. Brush onto surface making a light and even coating of inkAID. Foam brushes give a smoother coat than bristle brushes.

4. Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly. If working on surfaces like paper that may warp when damp, hang them to dry while still tacky will help keep out wrinkles and warps in the surface.

5. A second coat is often needed for the best results. It is a good idea to brush in a direction perpendicular to your first coat. Clean up with soap and water.

6. When all coats have dried to the touch, press the sheets flat under a heavy board overnight. On large sheets to be fed through large format printers, you may find rolling the paper into a soft roll (6" diameter or larger) with inkAID side out, will even out bumps in paper so that it will feed easily through the printer.

7. When surface is flat it can be fed through your printer (inkAID side up!). Some experimentation may be necessary to get your settings right for optimal color, especially if you are working on a non-white surface where the inkjet colors will be mixing with the surface color. Use “semigloss” paper settings as a starting point.

8. You can fix the surface with a spray-on fixative like those by Krylon Crystal Clear. After fixing completely, you can coat it with acrylic medium for further protection.

For questions regarding application suitability or usage, or to receive inkAID news contact support.

Disclaimer of Warranty
Because of the diversity of conditions, materials and/or equipment under which these products may be used, they are sold without any express or implied warranties whatsoever as to performance or merchantability. The suitability of any product for an intended purpose shall be solely determined by the user.

No inkAID representative has the authority to wave or change these provisions, which apply to all sales. Any liability of seller, agent, parent company, other affiliates, or manufacturer will be limited exclusively to product replacement or refund of the purchase price.