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Glisten PC Clearcoat

Glisten PC is a high-gloss, rock-hard, water-clear topcoat designed for spray or brush application over all metal surfaces, including highly polished aluminum and chrome surfaces. Glisten PC will not leave brushmarks, and will dry in less than 1 hour, but will take 3 or 4 days to reach maximum hardness. When Glisten PC is first dry to the touch, it will appear to be very soft. Avoid touching it for several days until it becomes hard and tough. Accidental contact could damage the surface before full cure has taken place. Like many other POR-15 coatings, Glisten PC is a moisture-cured coating, which means it is strengthened by exposure to moisture. It will never crack chip, peel, or yellow, and is very flexible as well.

PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Your Glisten PC purchase consists of two items: 1) a round paint can (either a quart or gallon) three-quarters filled with Part A, which is the basic clearcoat formulation; and 2) a smaller screw-top cap with Part B, our Hardener/Activator. Mix the two products together by emptying the smaller can into the larger can and stirring them together thoroughly. After the coating is thoroughly mixed, you may begin application immediately.

Warning: Your can of Hardener/Activator is filled to the very brim and is sealed with a screw-cap and a metal insert underneath the cap. Remove the insert carefully. Cover with a paper towel while prying it off to avoid accidental spillage or splash. Your Hardener-Activator is very sensitive to moisture and humidity, so try to open it in a dry area. Keep it tightly capped when not in use.

PARTIAL MIXES
You may mix partial quantities of Glisten PC for small jobs, and you may use any measuring device you happen to have around (coffee scoop measuring spoons, cups, etc.). All you have to do is follow this formula: Mix 1 part Hardener-Activator with 3 parts Glisten PC

POT LIFE
A mixed batch of Glisten PC will remain usable for up to 24 hours, a very long pot life. On the label of your Hardener/Activator it may say the pot life is about 6 hours, but disregard that statement for Glisten PC.

APPLICATION
Glisten PC may he brushed on using the type of brush you prefer. It will flow out immediately, eliminating brush marks. Lay down a covering coat but be careful to avoid runs. A second coat may be applied 15 - 25 minutes later. Glisten PC may be sprayed using 3O-35 Lbs. pressure. Thin only with Xylene, if required. POR-15 Solvent or lacquer thinner may be used for cleanup.

IDEAL USES FOR GLISTEN PC
As a protective coating on aluminum wheels, chrome bumpers; marine railings, chrome or aluminum covers, grills, handles, ornaments, lights, etc.

LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Because the main concerns for a clear topcoat is length of life and resistance to various atmospheric conditions, we have subjected GLISTEN PC to the following tests:

	ASTM B-117	This test measures salt spray resistance
	ASTM D-1654	This test measures adhesion retention after salt spray exposure
	Taber Abrasion	This test measures abrasion resistance, a crucial factor in determining the life of a coating.
	SWARD Hardness	This test measures coating hardness against a "benchmark", in this case, two-part epoxy coatings.

In ASTM B-117 testing and ASTM D-1654 testing, GLISTEN PC was tested along with four well-known rust preventive primers:
ZINC PHOSPHATE PRIMER, BARIUM METABORATE PRIMER, ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER, and ZINC RICH PRIMER.

Test duration's were set at 500 hours, 1000 hours, and 1500 hours in a condensing humidity 5% salt spray solution at 950F (350C) Products that withstand 500 hours in this test are considered to be good anti-corrosive coatings.

PRODUCT 500 Hrs 1000 Hrs. 1500 Hrs. 500 Hr Adhesion 1000 Hr Adhesion

Zinc Phosphate Primer Pass Fail Not tested 90% 0.0%

Barium Metaborate Primer Pass Pass Fall 95% 2.0%

Zinc Chromate Primer Pass Pass Fall 95% 90.0%

Zinc Rich Primer Pass Pass Fail 95% 85.0%

Glisten PC Pass Pass Pass 97% 93.0%

The TABER ABRASION TEST was conducted using a Taber Abrasion machine with CS-17 wheels and 1250 grams of pressure. After 500 cycles GLISTEN PC lost 20 mg. of weight while a standard two-component epoxy lost 23 mg.

Hardness was measured by a SWARD Hardness tester seven days after both products were applied to identical panels. The results are as follows:

Two-component Epoxy -55

GLISTEN PC -52