Monday, June 3, 2013
1949 Chevy Bares All
It seems like everyday we hear from a customer who has come up with a great application for Permalac's unique combination of beauty and durability. In this case we have a video courtesy of Mark in Minnesota. After 30 years in the barn, Marks 1949 Chevy 3100 truck needed some love and a lot of time to get back on the road. With that much time in, Mark wanted a truly unique vehicle, so he went bare metal. Mark used Permalac because it maintains the natural look of the steel, while providing long lasting protection.
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1949,
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Chevy 3100,
Classic Car,
Direct to metal,
Hot Rod,
Lacquer,
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Rust protection
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Using Permalac to Achieve a European Enamel Look
Permalac's effectiveness as a direct to metal clear is well
established. Recently we have been getting more interest from our customers who
want Permalac's adhesion and corrosion resistance with color. I wanted to see
how effective Permalac could be when carrying color and would it cover color.
These aluminum snack bowls where one of the tests I came up with. Originally
they had a mirror finish, but some goofball
(me) put them in the dishwasher. That wrecked them, but since they were already
ruined I could do with them as I pleased. I decided to go for this enamel look.
I sprayed on a layer of the base color, led it set up for a few minutes, and
then airbrushed on the secondary colors. Then three coats of Satin/Gloss
Permalac and it was finished.
Reclaimed Steel and Permalac
Just to amplify on Les' post : What is the big deal with painting salvaged metal?
For one, the salvaged metal must be stripped of all the old paint, and rust. This involves using paint strippers and chemicals that definitely add to the "carbon" load of the planet. And then applying a primer, and then painting over it. The labor, and cost involved can deter most users.
Using Black Permalac EF, a low VOC black coating allows many of these steps to be taken away. No need to strip the paint or rust, and no need for a primer. Metals that would have prohibitive to re-treat, can now be reused easily.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Metal Polishing Gel
Description: Metal Polishing Gel is a low
acidity polish for copper, brass, bronze and aluminum. It contains no alcohol,
no petroleum distillates, no ammonia, and no phosphates.
Instructions: Apply Metal Polish Gel with a
clean cotton cloth to tarnished copper, brass, bronze, or aluminum and polish. Once a
you have the degree of shine you want, you may wish to coat the piece in
Permalac, thereby maintaining your shine without repeated polishing.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Permalac and Copper Gutters
If you're in the business of installing exterior copper, Permalac gives you another service to offer your clients. If your considering installing exterior copper, talk to your contractor about Permalac.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Ten Years of Maine Winters
We just received these picture from Robert A. in Maine. Ten
years ago Robert coated the copper copula on the roof of his barn with
Permalac. Though the copper was still bright, he thought it was time to add a
few more coats for peace of mind. Robert was relieved to find that he wouldn't
have to strip the old coating, a light cleaning with acetone to remove foreign
material and he was ready to reapply. Good luck and we'll talk to you again in
10 years Robert.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Permalac EF FloorCoat
Peacock Labs has developed a new high solids, low VOC,
lacquer specifically for protecting and sealing floors. Permalac EF FloorCoat
can be used on a variety of floor types, from hardwood, to concrete. It's water
clear, non yellowing, and resistant to ultraviolet. The coating is durable
enough to take fork-lift traffic (watch the video below) and has a fast and easy application.
Permalac EF FloorCoat can be applied with a T-Bar or fleece
applicator. It can be applied over oil based stain. Three coats will bring the
finish to a semi gloss and give a total coating thickness of 5 mil. Allow one
hour between the first coat and the second coat, and two hours between the
second coat and third coat. The third coat of Permalac EF FloorCoat will be
ready for light use within two hours. It will be ready for normal use after 24
hours.
For more information call Peacock Labs at 215 729 4400
For more information call Peacock Labs at 215 729 4400
Permalac EF FloorCoat on concrete |
Permalac EF FloorCoat on oak |
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