Ron@Optimum Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 YOU asked - Polymer derived ceramics, referred to commonly as PDCs, Is a term for ceramic materials formed by the pyrolysis of preceramic polymers, usually under inert atmosphere. ... The key advantage of this type of ceramic material is the versatility afforded by the use of polymeric precursors in terms of processing and shaping. Although ceramic is an inorganic material like polymer, ceramic is made up of naturally occurring substances and is one of the oldest building and crafting materials known to man. ... For crafting purposes, polymer comes in clay form. Although it is called "polymer clay," there is no actual clay in the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 So did Gloss-Coat have ceramic polymers in it before? If so, does it have more now, or different ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Gloss-Coat had ceramic polymers and now has more - don't know if they're different and wouldn't know one if it bit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcwang Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Any difference with this formula change in regard to: -application method, temps, and leveling time -cure time -durability -slickness -hydrophobics -gloss levels -layerability and film build thickness Looking forward to hear more what these improvements mean to end results and how they may get glosscoat more competitive with the current set of consumer coatings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The improvements/changes are those listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Hopefully these updates make it a more durable coating. From my experience that was the achilles heel of it which is why I moved onto a different coating that performed much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 New formula is harder but longevity remains the same: 2 - 3 years (though people had reported lasting beyond 3 years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVulpine Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Well, this is great news, I have been trying to decide what coating to put on come the spring and hopefully this will of filtered through to the EU/UK by then. I have a friend heading to the US in December, maybe he can get hold of some while over there visiting family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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