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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Attributes
- Brush on Application
- Beautiful Brilliant Finish
- One Coat Equals Up to 27 Coats of Varnish
- Adheres to Vertical Surfaces
- Clean Up: Epoxy Thinner, Super Degooper
- Product Highlights
- Circa 1850® NU-LUSTRE-27 Brush-On (UV-STABLE) is a thick, high gloss epoxy finish. It can be applied onto vertical surfaces using a brush - one coat equals up to 27 coats of varnish. NU-LUSTRE-27 is UV-Stable, remaining clear when other epoxies will slowly amber. It can be applied over newspaper or magazine clippings, photographs, leather, wood, ceramic, rocks, dried flowers, shells and many other items. NU-LUSTRE-27 is the ideal coating for exterior applications, such as boats, paddles, fishing rods and signs.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
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- Application Method
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Epoxies & Adhesives
- Applications
NU-LUSTRE-27 can be applied over newspaper or magazine clippings, photographs, leather, wood, ceramic, rocks, dried flowers, shells and many other items.
NU-LUSTRE-27 is the ideal coating for exterior applications, such as boats, paddles, fishing rods and signs.
It is ideal as a gap/cavity/crack filler. If in doubt, test a small sample of the item you wish to cover.
NU-LUSTRE-27 will not adhere to silicone or wax. Before starting on your project, we strongly suggest you do a test piece to help you become familiar with this type of product, and for you to decide whether this will be the right product for the type of project you are doing.
- Directions for Use
TOOLS:
- MEASURING CONTAINERS (2) - with smooth, flat bottoms.
- MIXING CONTAINERS (2) – with smooth, flat bottoms.
- STICK – must have flat, straight edge to ensure thorough mixing.
- BRUSH – bristle or foam.
- KLENK’S EPOXY THINNER or SUPER DEGOOPER - for clean-up.
SEAL COAT:
Porous materials require a seal coat in order to prevent air from escaping into the finish. To create a seal coat, use 1/4 the NU-LUSTRE-27 that you would normally use for a flood coat. Brush a thin coat on the item. Wait a minimum of 4 hours before applying the flood coat.
SURFACE:
For best results, the surface to be covered must be dry and free of dust, wax, grease or oil. The item to be coated should be about 5cm (2”) above the work area so that the extra mixture will drip off the item. It is a good idea to put a newspaper or a drop cloth under the item to catch the drips.
CONDITIONS:
NU-LUSTRE-27 should be used in a room where the humidity is below 50% and the temperature is 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) when applying. When the humidity is over 50% a dehumidifier should be used in the room where the application and curing is taking place.
COVERAGE:
Mix only the amount of NU-LUSTRE-27 that you need at one time. Unused RESIN and HARDENER should be left in original containers. After pouring, you have about 20 minutes before NU-LUSTRE-27 begins to thicken. Coverage for approximately 0.5mm (1/64”) thickness (pour coat): 710 mL kit will cover approximately 1.3m2 (14ft2).
DIRECTIONS:
If NU-LUSTRE-27 RESIN is hard or has crystalized, place the bottle into a hot water bath until the liquid is transparent. Cool for 24 hours prior to using.
- MEASURING - Measure 2 parts RESIN to 1 part HARDENER. Measure exact amount of both RESIN and HARDENER in separate measuring containers. Do not guess at measurements or try to estimate. Do not attempt to drain all of the fluid from the bottles rather than measuring. Inaccurate measuring will result in a sticky surface. If you set the RESIN bottle (White Cap) in warm water for 10 minutes, you will have a thinner mixture and fewer bubbles will appear on the object being poured. Be very careful not to get any water into the epoxy.
- MIXING - Pour the measured RESIN and HARDENER into Clean Mixing Container #1. Be sure to scrape sides and bottom of measuring containers when pouring into mixing container. Stir thoroughly. In order to ensure a beautifully finished product, it is extremely important that the RESIN and HARDENER are thoroughly mixed. Transfer mixture to Clean Mixing Container #2 and mix thoroughly using your stir stick to scrape the sides and bottom. Once completed, apply immediately. CAUTION: Do not mix more than the contents of one kit (710 mL) in one container. Mix each kit separately.
- Apply Immediately as soon as NU-LUSTRE-27 is thoroughly mixed, brush a thin coat evenly over the surface. Do not go back and forth over the same section as this will agitate the mixture and cause more bubbles to form. CAUTION: If NU- LUSTRE-27 is left in mixing container, it may become hot and begin to thicken or harden.
- BUBBLE BREAKING - After a few minutes, bubbles may rise to the surface. They may be broken:
- By gently exhaling through a straw on bubbles until they are gone - do not inhale fumes; or
- By using a butane or propane torch. Set to a low flame, hold the torch about 15cm (6”) away from surface and sweep rapidly across until bubbles disappear. You may need to go back over surface again approximately 30 minutes later. Do not torch surface too close to curing time as it may make permanent waves in the surface. Do not use a hair dryer or heat gun.
- CURING - Placing a cardboard or plastic tent slightly above the coated item will prevent any dust from settling onto the surface. The coated item should be allowed to cure for 24 hours in a clean, dust-free room. NOTE: If your item remains sticky after several days, you may have measured or mixed incorrectly. To resolve the issue, the item may be repoured by following the directions - paying special attention to both measuring and mixing. The new pour will then harden correctly.
- CLEANING UP - Use KLENK’S EPOXY THINNER or SUPER DEGOOPER to clean up NU-LUSTRE-27 while it is in the liquid state. After NU-LUSTRE-27 has cured, it may be removed by using CIRCA 1850 HEAVY BODY PAINT & VARNISH REMOVER, or by sanding.
- PROTECTION - A paste wax such as car wax or ANTIQUAX MARBLE WAX can be applied over the cured epoxy to protect the finish from scratching.
DRIPS: If the project has straight edges and you do not want the mixture to roll over the edge, a dam can be built with high quality painter’s tape. If you allow the excess mixture to drip over the sides of the item being covered, use one of the following methods to remove these drips.
- Before pouring apply painter’s tape on the edges of the back of the item. After NU-LUSTRE-27 has stopped dripping (approximately 2-4 hours), the tape along with the drips may be pulled off.
- Apply wax such as ANTIQUAX to the edges on the back of the item. Since NU-LUSTRE-27 will not adhere to wax, the hardened drips can easily be removed with a utility knife.
- Drips may be sanded off after the item has cured.
- Ideas for Use
MARINE APPLICATIONS – CANOES, BOATS AND PADDLES
After doing a thorough cleaning of the surface, apply a thin coat of NU-LUSTRE-27. If working outside, avoid direct sunlight and wind as this will affect the open time for the product to set up as well as the drying time. For a 2-sided object like a paddle, apply a thin coat to both sides at once and hang to dry. Remember that a thinner coat will minimize any dripping.
WINDOW SILLS, BATHROOMS VANITIES, COUNTERTOPS
Apply a thin coat of NU-LUSTRE-27 to any surface where you are in need of a little extra protection from water. Clean the surface thoroughly. Tape off the surrounding areas. You can also follow the directions for DRIPS as listed above for the sides or bottoms surrounding the surface to ensure a nice, clean application. Because of the UV resistance, this is ideal for any surface that may be exposed to a lot of sunlight.
MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS DIPLOMAS, PLAQUES + JIGSAW PUZZLES After the clipping, print, picture or puzzle has been mounted to the surface, seal the entire item with a solution of 4 parts white glue and 1 part water. This will prevent it from becoming translucent. Wait 3 to 4 hours before covering entire surface with NU-LUSTRE-27.
KIDS PROJECTS
NU-LUSTRE-27 can make any children’s craft project come to life. They can protect their favorite puzzle or popsicle stick collage with its high gloss finish. Since it’s brushed on, they can also use it to highlight one element of a craft project. Or work with them to embed sports or trading cards, magazine covers, newspaper clippings or photos onto their desk or cover of a photo album. ALWAYS SUPERVISE KIDS WHEN USING NU-LUSTRE-27.
GAP, CAVITY + CRACK FILLER NU-LUSTRE-27 is an ideal product for gap, cavity and crack filling as well as fortifying rotting wood. Mix up only what you require. Brush the mixture into the crevices that require filling. The product will SELF-LEVEL so it’s best to build up slowly. You can always sand off any excess when the product has cured.
SIMULATING LAKES, STREAMS OR WATERFALLS
NU-LUSTRE-27 dries to a clear finish and thus is ideal for simulating water for any craft or model building project. A few drops of universal tinting colors may be added to the mixture to represent the blues or greens of an ocean and create the illusion of varying depths. And, because this formula adheres vertically, it’s an ideal choice for creating the most impressive waterfall.
FAUX FINISHES
For the more adventurous types, you can create an opaque finish by adding universal tinting colors to your NU-LUSTRE-27 mixture. This colored finish is now ready to create the most lively of projects from your kid’s play table to colored tiles to decorate the walls. And if you mix up multiple colors, NU-LUSTRE-27 is the perfect product to give a tired, old bathroom counter a faux marble finish. Cover the surface with one color and then just drizzle other colors on top and use a popsicle stick to create swirls that simulate the veins found in marble.
WARRANTY: Because we have no control over working conditions or methods, our liability is limited to the price of this product.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Product Code: 1527 Size: Case Pack: 710 mL (1½ pt) 6
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- NU-LUSTRE-27 bottles should be firmly closed and stored in their box in a dry place at a temperature of 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) and out of the reach of children.
- Storage
NU-LUSTRE-27 bottles should be firmly closed and stored in their box in a dry place at a temperature of 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) and out of the reach of children.