Viponds – Digi Clear

• Protects and extends the life of digital prints
• Water white clear
• Provides scratch resistance, water resistance and some chemical resistance to prints
• Non-yellowing
• Contains UV absorbers to improve outdoor durability of prints
• Excellent adhesion to most ink systems including true solvent, eco solvent and UV cured systems without the need for a primer
• Only suitable for non water sensitive substrates and inks

Application:

• This product will sometimes bubble on application. This can be caused by the type of substrate, ink system or the method of application.
• The best methods of application are spraying, paint pad application or brushing.
• Rolling is not recommended because it will agitate the liquid and cause bubbles.
• The laminate is self leveling so it is best to apply on a horizontal surface.

Pad Applicator

• These are made of a fine fabric attached to foam and are available in
  many different sizes and configurations.
• Pour the laminate onto the print and spread it over the surface with the applicator.
• The pad glides over the surface without creating bubbles.

Spraying – HVLP or Conventional

• Use a 2 mm fluid tip and 280 – 420 KPa (40-60psi)
• Apply a light mist coat to seal the print and allow to dry (10 to 20 minutes).
• Apply one or two medium coats to the desired finish.
• Do not shake the bottles of Digi Clear.
• Invert or rotate them a couple of times before use.
• This product dries quickly in temperatures above 20deg C. Addition of the Viponds Digi Clear Retarder will slow the drying to allow longer wet edge (application) time.
• One coat applied at a rate of 16 square metres per litre per coat will give scratch and mar resistance and some solvent resistance
• Two coats is required for any UV protection and a high gloss.

Surface Preparation:

• The success of this product is determined by the level of adhesion to the substrate and ink.
• Generally no surface preparation is required, but if the surface is contaminated then the Universal Digi Clear may not wet the surface and cissing (does not form a continuous film or may form beads on the surface) may occur.
• A second application of the Universal Digi Clear may solve this problem.
• If cissing occurs, a wipe over with a damp cloth prior to application
  may help.
• It is also important that the ink is completely dry to prevent outgassing. Check with the ink manufacturer for drying specifications.

Drying:

• Do not apply if the temperature is below 10 deg. C or in high humidity.
• Under normal drying conditions it will be touch dry within 20 minutes and can be recoated after 1 hour.
• Allow at least 2 hours for full cure.
• Allow overnight drying before rolling up prints.
• This product can be forced air dried.
• With the addition of retarder allow longer drying times.