inkAID™ Clear Gloss

Basic Application Directions

Clear 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.

Printers having tracking or guiding wheels can leave marks on non-porous substrates such as plastic, metal, or glass to which inkAID Clear Gloss has been applied. In such cases a build up of coating could occur on these tracking wheels. Porous substrates such as paper with inkAID Clear Gloss coating are not of concern.

Directions: Applying the Adhesive (Adhesive is needed only for non-porous surfaces.)

  1. Check MSDS Adhesive (for Clear Gloss Precoat) for safety instructions in handling this product. Wear protective gloves.
  2. Stir inkAID Adhesive before applying.
  3. Foam brushes are the preferred applicator, as they provide a smoother coating than bristle brushes. Brush onto the surface in light, even strokes. Only a very light primer coating of Adhesive is needed, making sure that the surface is covered evenly. A second light coating can be applied if necessary after allowing the surface to dry overnight. inkAID coatings may be diluted with 5 – 10% water if needed.

Directions: Applying Clear Gloss Precoat

  1. Apply Adhesive if required as described above.
  2. Check MSDS Clear Gloss Precoat for safety instructions in handling this product. Wear protective gloves.
  3. Stir inkAID Gloss Precoat before applying.
  4. Foam brushes are the preferred applicator, as they provide a smoother coating than bristle brushes. Brush onto the surface in even strokes, applying a moderate amount of coating. On smooth, non-porous surfaces apply enough coating so that the coating begins to flow and level by itself. A second light coating can be applied if necessary after allowing the surface to dry overnight. On papers and other porous materials, a second coating, applied perpendicularly to the first, is often used. inkAID coatings may be diluted with 5 – 10% water if needed.
  5. Allow the print to dry for a day or two before any top coating is applied. After top coating, you can coat it with other, compatible coatings (such as acrylic medium) for further protection or work over the print with natural media.
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