Owner Manual

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Usage and Fabrication Guidelines
blow type heat gun is recommended to reduce the change of the
scratch showing through the ink. Please refer to Table 1 for a list of pre-
approved ink manufactures.
Painting In addition to screen printing, Foam also has the perfect surface for
paint adhesion. There is no need to prime the surface before painting.
Most conventional tools and painting methods will work successfully
with Foam. However, for best results, follow the surface preparation
guidelines introduces earlier. The surface of Foam will accept acrylic-
based lacquers, urethane and vinyl based paints. Please refer to Table 2
for a list of pre-approved paint manufactures.
For outdoor use, to minimize heat build up and possible deflection,
pastel colors, rather than darker colors, are recommended. Painting the
entire surface with dark colors is not advised.
Varnishing Always follow the surface preparation instructions previous mentioned.
Air-dried varnishes are recommended. Due to the nature of Foam,
over-baked varnishes are not suitable. Most available varnishes in the
market will touch dry in 60 minutes and thoroughly dry in 24 hours.
Table 1 Screen Printing Inks
Manufacturer’s Name
Trade Name
Type of Ink
Colonial Printing Ink Corp.
C99, Gloss Vinyl
Solvent Base
Colonial Printing Ink Corp.
D40
Ultra Violet
Nazdar Company
System 2
Solvent Base
Nazdar Company
GV Series 44000
Solvent Base
Nazdar Company
Series 9700
Solvent Base
Nazdar Company
Plastics Plus
Solvent Base
Nazdar Company
Series 70000
Solvent Base
Nazdar Company
Series 2700
Water Base
Nazdar Company
Series 3200 & Series 3600
Ultra Violet
T. W. Graphics
Water Base
Table 2 Painting
Manufacurer’s Name
Trade Name
Type of Paint
Sherwin Williams
Polane
Polyurethane Base
Schwartz Chemical Company
Rez-N-Lac
Vinyl Base