Clean Armor Sample Kit- Try it before you buy it!

Why is Clean Armor more expensive than traditional finishes?

While the initial cost of Clean Armor may seem higher, it's important to consider the long-term value and efficiency.

Superior Coverage: A single quart of Clean Armor covers a generous 400 square feet at 1 mil, translating to a cost-effective $0.37 per square foot.

100% Solids Technology: Unlike traditional solvent-based finishes that are only 30% solids (meaning 70% evaporates), Clean Armor is 100% solids. Every drop you apply stays on the surface, maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.

Time is Money: Let's not forget the value of your time. With Clean Armor's rapid drying time, you can spend less time waiting around and more time enjoying your weekend.

We accept all major credit cards. For industrial customers, ACH and Wire options are available.

Sample packs ship via UPS 2 Day Express to get the samples in your hands quickly!

All other orders are shipped via UPS Ground within 5 days of receiving payment. We ship Monday through Thursday only. You will be emailed a tracking number once your order has been picked up by UPS. We only ship within the USA

Cuvo Lights are shipped from a separate location and have an additional shipping charge of $17.99

Since this is a light sensitive finish, we cannot accept any returns. We offer starter kits that are sample sized so that you can try the product before you commit to a larger order. If you are interested in trying out the product, check out our Sample Kit

For Lights that are received and defective, please reach out to Orders@litendone.com for help.

Sample Packs are non-returnable. They are designed to only test the products before you purchase.

Orders can be canceled before shipping. A 25% restocking fee will be applied. If the order has shipped, we cannot accept the return.

Most likely there are two causes. I would suggest adding 10-20% of a thinner to your finish such as 90-99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Denatured Alcohol will not work.

The other contributing factor is most likely due to the temperature. Make sure your finish and project are both above 70 degrees. These are the most common reasons Clean Armor is not laying flat after application.

Since Clean Armor has zero VOC's, you might want to consider sanding and doing all of the dusty work out in your shop or garage, and bring in your ready-to-finish piece to a nice warm room for finishing.

If moving the piece is not optional, another trick I have used is to place the bottle of Clean Armor in some hot water to get the finish to flow better.

It is imperative that when spraying Clean Armor, you use conditioned air from your compressor to your gun. This can be achieved with a water/ oil separator or an refrigerated air dryer for larger shops. The Fisheye in your finish is coming from contaminants in your gun or the air.

For the home shop or smaller manufacturer, after you have installed a water collector on your line, you can flush out your existing hoses with 99% isopropyl alcohol to remove any traces of moisture from the lines.

When in doubt, order the 700. The 757 is quite a bit thicker and is meant to be applied in an industrial setting with dedicated application equipment. When ordering Clean Armor for the first time, I made the same mistake of ordering the 757 thinking it was more durable because it had the word Commercial in the name. You will have greater success with getting your finish to lay down properly when you order the 700. It is every bit as durable as the 757 with easier application.

• MOST IMPORTANT TIP: "When you see what you like... shine the light". Do not cure the product until you see the look you want, curing will lock it in place!
• APPLICATION: All sealers and clear topcoats can be brushed, rolled, wiped or sprayed on.
• SPRAYING: It is recommended that you use between a 0.8-1.3 tip and a pressure setting of 16-35 psi. These finishes need to be finely atomized, due to having 100% solids. Fine atomization spray equipment is recommended. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
• WIPING: It is recommended to use a stain pad or a lint free cloth when applying by hand. A lint free fine nap roller can be used, but we don’t recommend foam rollers or foam brushes (as they can inject air bubbles into the finish). If you see air bubbles appear, continue to hand wipe (and/or self level) until you achieve a clear appearance.
• THINNING: Can be thinned with IPA (isopropyl alcohol 91-99) up to 20%. Do not use denatured alcohol.
• TEMPERATURE: For best results, Clean Armor finishes should be used at a temperature between 70°-110°F.
• AGITATION: Satin and matte sheens should be shaken weekly to avoid settling.
• SANDING: Between coats, start with a 320 grit or finer. Course, low grit sandpaper doesn’t work well on these finishes.
• SELF LEVELING: These finishes are self leveling. They will stay “open” for as long as you’d like, until you cure them with sunlight or the appropriate LED light (CUVO is recommended).
• CURING: These finishes will not dry on their own. The recommended method of curing is to use a CUVO light indoors. Clean Armor finishes will cure in 2 minutes with the proper wavelength (365-405 nanometers). CUVO lighting operates at this wavelength and was designed to cure these products. CUVO offers handheld lights and hangable 4’ bar lights; both types having a 110 plug. Indirect and direct sunlight will also cure these finishes. It is important that the entire applied surface sees the light at the same time to ensure proper curing. It is not recommended to cure in sections.
• CURING LIGHT DISTANCE: Adjust the distance of your curing lights to achive a tack-free through-cure at 2 minutues exposure. If you are curing in under 1 minute the lights are too close and can cause accellerated curing of the material which can lead to micro-bubbles or can disturb the look of the applied film. The look or profile of the wet film should be subtantially the same after curing at the recommended rate.
• COVERAGE: 1 quart of these finishes will cover 402 sq ft when applied at 1 mil thickness, and 1 gallon will cover 1608 sq ft when applied at 1 mil thickness.
• TESTING: We recommend that you test the application and curing of all Clean Armor products on test pieces, before applying them on a real project piece. Become familiar with how they work, first.
• LONGEVITY: Clean Armor finishes will last up to 1 ½ years in the bottle, with no light exposure. Keep the lid on while you are working! Keep open materials away from indirect sunlight (such as windows and open doors).
• LIGHTING TEST: To test the existing lighting in your workspace, place 1 inch of coating in a clear, plastic cup and sit it in the middle of your workspace. Check it every 10-20 minutes to see if the coating has cured. This will tell you if your current lighting will prematurely cure these finishes as you are working on a project.
• PPE: Wear the same PPE as you currently wear when using a solvent system. Always wear nitrile gloves.