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Looking for material to protect clear plastic from abrasion/wear
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Looking for a coating material to protect clear plastic from abrasion. Same material used to protect eyewear could work. This material is called ? siloxane? Anyone here of this material? If not please what is the materials used to coat eyewear (plastic lenses) from abrasion? Looking for a company to sell the materials for in-house use on my products.
Thanks,
John Grassi- Cleveland Ohio
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A UV curable hard coat would work for your application. They are used to coat lens and are typically urethane based. They can be formulated to give a excellent abrasion resistance, aging and adhesion for most plastics.
Paul SnowwhiteMilwaukee, WI
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You are referring to polysiloxanes, which are very tough abrasion resistant materials with outstanding weathering resistance. I am sure there are many resin/polymer suppliers in the US who could help you.
Graeme Hill- United Kingdom
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UV Curable Lacquer would be an excellent choice. Resin type depends on type of plastic coated.
Regards,
Les Trinity- Middlesex, New Jersey
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JOHN, YOU MUST USE HARDCOATING OF GENERAL ELECTRIC. IN SOME CASES YOU NEED A PRIMER 401 AND THEN A HARDCOAT 4000.I wish you success.
jan rijn- GOES, HOLLAND