The Vueguard^® 912AG is one of Performance Coatings International’s family of solvent-based UV cured coatings for plastics. Vueguard^® 912AG is a glare reducing coating offering outstanding optical properties, excellent chemical, scratch and abrasion resistance as well as the most sought after benefit – a long lasting UV resistant feature. This coating has withstood over 3,000 hours in the QUV with a yellow index change of less than 6% for polycarbonate. Because of this feature, this topcoat is very useful for outdoor applications where a textured and glare reduced finish is required for cosmetic purposes.

Range of Uses

The Vueguard^® 912AG is used where the coated product is exposed to outdoors and retardation of UV degradation from sunlight is required and a textured or glare reduced finish is called for. The following are some applications:

                     Outdoor Signs                          Automotive parts

                     Skylights                                 Fabricated parts

                     CRT’s                                    Outdoor safety wear

                     Windows                                 Instruments and test equipment

                     Indoor Lighting                         Lenses

                     Gauges

Coating Application Methods

Vueguard^® 912AG may be applied via spray (hand or automated), dip, roll or flow coating.

Weatherability

Vueguard^® 912AG coatings have been found to provide resistance to or retardation of the degrading effects of UV in sunlight as well as certain other effects of weathering. There is no coating commercially available today that totally eliminates the sun’s damaging effects, particularly on polycarbonate where the greatest need exists. This coating will resist the yellowing of plastic from sunlight permitting extended uses in UV exposure. Polycarbonate coated sheets and parts have exceeded 3,000 hours in the QUV accelerated weathering tester (Q Panel Corporation) using ASTM G-53 test method.

Chemical Resistance

The Vueguard^® 912AG coated products have excellent resistance to many chemicals. They will resist diluted sulfuric acid, alcohols, aromatic solvents such as toluene and xylene, trichloroethylene and gasoline.

Scratch and Abrasion Resistance

Vueguard^® 912AG coatings deliver an extended service life when compared to uncoated substrates while maintaining an attractive appearance. Tests conducted using Performance Coatings International’s steel wool scratch tester show no sign of scratching at 12 psi using a #0000 steel wool pad at five rotations.

Glare Reduction Levels

Various levels of glare reduction are available to enhance readability. They range from 0°-gloss level to 85° gloss level with the most popular being 32°, 54° and 75° gloss units. Selection of a specific gloss level is dependent upon the type of display being used and glare reduction sought.

Surface Printing

Surface printing over Vueguard^® 912AG coated products is feasible by using our proprietary surface treatment PST-1126.

Cleaning Instructions

Vueguard^® 912AG coated sheets and fabricated parts may be cleaned using ordinary liquid window cleaners and a soft cloth.

Substrate Index

Vueguard^® 912AG - PMMA