How do you clean King StarBoard® polymer products?
Cleaning components, parts and accessories made with King StarBoard outdoor polymers is very simple:
- To clean everyday dirt and stains, use a cleaner such as Soft Scrub® and a nylon scrubby or stiff nylon brush. Scrub lightly; excess force can mar the finish.
- Persistent stains will usually go away if you soak the area with bleach (do not use 100% chlorine as used to treat swimming pools) and/or use a pressure washer.
- Also, stains and marks have been successfully removed with the following branded products: Goof Off®, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser®, and GOJO Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner.
- To clean a petroleum stain such as grease or oil, use a citrus cleaner, alcohol or mineral spirits.
- In severe cases, spray petroleum-based stains with WD40®. Then use toluene or acetone and a white nylon scrub pad (colored pads release staining dyes when combined with acetone).
- Do not use MEK, turpentine or naphtha solvent.
- If a mark or stain won’t come out, you may lightly sand the area. Be careful and only work on the stained area because sanding will remove the matte finish.
- Any high-quality silicone marine caulk works well to replace old or worn caulking. Before caulking, the surface should be prepared by abrading it with a medium-grit sandpaper, then cleaning it with acetone, toluene or alcohol.
How can consumers obtain King StarBoard® products?
The complete family of King StarBoard products may be ordered in full sheets through your local boatyard or marina and in partial sheets from retail marine stores. Contact our inside sales team at 941-493-5502 or email us for details. Most distributors of King Plastic Corporation will sell direct to consumers, and if required can advice on local fabricators.
Can manufacturers buy directly from King Plastic Corporation?
King Plastic Corporation’s products are available worldwide through a network of leading plastics distributors.
Please contact us at at 941-493-5502 or email us for details and we will help you establish an appropriate arrangement.
Is King StarBoard FDA approved?
Yes.
What King Plastic Products are RoHS Compliant?
King StarBoard®, King StarBoard® AS, King StarBoard® XL, King StarLite® XL,
King StarBoard® ST,King ColorCore®, King ColorBoard®, King CuttingBoard®,
King CuttingBoard® XL, KingCuttingColors®, King PipeGrade®, King Hy-Pact® UHMW,
King Hy-Pact® VHMW, King KPC HDPE, King KPC LDPE,
All King KPC ABS, King Noryl®
How do I locate a distributor in my area?
Try our online distributor locator or contact us directly at 941-493-5502 or email us for details..
There are many factors to consider when choosing a distribution partner.
The King Plastic Corp. inside sales team excels at helping customers establish win-win distribution relationships.
What ZIP code does my material ship from?
Materials may ship from North Port, Florida 34288 or Medford, OR 97501 and also from your local distributor.
Is ABS FDA approved?
King Plastic Corporation stocks FDA-approved natural ABS material. FDA-approved white, black and custom colors are available as special-order items.
Do you have a minimum dollar amount per order?
Minimum order amount is $250. There will be an additional small order charge for orders under 500 lbs.
What sealants and adhesives are recommended for King StarBoard?
BoatLIFE® LifeCaulk® works well to replace old or worn caulking. Before caulking, the surface should be prepared by abrading it with medium-grit sandpaper, then cleaning it with acetone, toluene or alcohol.
King StarBoard®, King StarBoard® ST, King ColorCore®, King ColorBoard® and King CuttingBoard® can not be glued using standard adhesives. Products like 3M’s 5200 work well as a water sealing caulk but will not adhere King StarBoard® to itself or other materials in a permanent bond. It is preferable to mechanically fasten or weld King StarBoard®, but when an adhesive is necessary you can use a product called Lord 7542-AB or 3M’s Scotch-Weld DP-8005. We do not represent these products, or make any claims about their abilities or accept liability for them.
Lord 7542-AB can be purchased by Wensco online (www.wensco.com) or offline; Phone: 800-253-1569 or 616-785-3333.
Proper surface preparation is critical when using adhesive. Lightly sand the King StarBoard® surface to be bonded with 120-grit paper, clean with a solvent (acetone, Tolulene or alcohol), then flame-treat with a propane torch. Practice this technique on some scrap material before treating the finished piece.
Working in a well ventilated area, hold the torch so the flame is approximately 1″ to 2″ (2.5cm to 5cm) away and the blue (oxidizing) portion of the flame is on the StarBoard surface to be bonded. Pass the flame over the surface at a rate of 12″ (30cm) per three seconds. Do Not scorch the surface – there should be no visible difference in the treated surface. Then follow the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer.
Ideally, flame-treating should be performed within four hours of bonding.
King StarBoard can be welded using the same material being welded (HDPE). Contact Plastic Welding Technolgies (www.pwtworld.com) for details.
Adhesives have been used with some success, however King Plastic Corporation recommends using mechanical fasteners to ensure reliability.
Does King Plastic Corporation produce rods or tubing?
King Plastic Corporation specializes in polymer sheets, slabs and massive shapes.
Many of our distributors carry rods and tubing from other manufacturers. Contact us for a referral.
What are the thinnest Polypropylene & ABS sheets produced by King Plastic Corporation?
King Plastic Corporation stocks KPC Polypropylene from 1/8 inch and KPC ABS from 3/8 inch.
Are the King CuttingBoard® products environmentally stabilized?
King CuttingBoard® and King CuttingColors® sheets are designed for indoor use.
King StarBoard products are FDA-approved and environmentally stabilized, making them ideal for outdoor food preparation installations.
Can King StarBoard be painted?
No. Even polyurethanes will not hold to the material for very long. King StarBoard® is available in a wide range of colors to complement most common gel coat colors.
Is King StarBoard as strong as marine plywood?
There are many types of marine plywood. The better ones are stronger than King StarBoard®, which was not designed to be a structural material.
What type of tools should I use?
King StarBoard® is easily machined using standard woodworking tools. Download Working with King StarBoard (PDF) for details.
Is there an easy way to reverse sheet “pinking” or discoloration?
Pinking, yellowing, discoloring, and gas fading are different names that describe color changes in polyethylene. These color changes are generally associated with the over-oxidation of the phenolic antioxidant that is added to the resin to protect and stabilize it during processing and use. The condition is strictly cosmetic and does not adversely affect the physical properties of the material. To reverse and remove the pinking condition, expose the material to U.V. for approximately 40 minutes. See Pinking Bulletin for details and prevention instructions.
