TECH SHEET An ecomonical ready-to-use polyester laminated plywood panel for decorative interior marine applications. Recommended for all vertical and light duty horizontal surfaces, except working galley countertops. Marine DecraGuard can be used for bulkheads, chart tables, consoles, berths, cabinetry and furniture. Wearability Marine DecraGuard surfaces are highly resistant to scuffing and abrasion and resist wear better than most printed hardboard or prefinished wood panels. In laboratory-conducted standard NEMA tests, DecraGuard met or exceeded the stringent new requirements of LD3-1985. Stain Resistance In NEMA standard laboratory tests, Marine DecraGuard proved more stain resistant than vinyls, melamine and some high-pressure laminates. It also resists most common food products. Cleanability NEMA test LD3-3.12 resulted in no effects on the surface appearance of Marine DecraGuard. However, as with any quality decorative surface, harsh acids, alkalis or abrasive materials may change the gloss level and should be avoided. Heat Resistance The NEMA Boiling Water Test had no effect on DecraGuard's surface. Burning cigarettes, left on the surface for two minutes, left no traces after tars and smoke stains were washed off. Machineability Use carbide tipped saws and woodworking tools to produce intricate machine work or straight line cuts which are quick and smooth. Marine DecraGuard's permanently bonded surface resists edge breaking or cracking. Reduce Fabricating Costs Marine DecraGuard is a prefinished, ready-to-use panel. It eliminates secondary in plant operations like sanding, laminating, painting, staining, sealing and buffing. This cuts labor costs and increases productivity of cabinet making and finishing crews. Performance marine DecraGuard's laminated surface is permanently fused to a marine glued hardwood faced plywood with Douglas fir inner plies, making it one of the toughest ready-to-use panels on the market. Douglas fir provides superior structural strength and excellent screw withdrawal resistance. Tested under severe laboratory conditions, the extra tough resin surface provides exceptional strength and durability even when subjected to saltwater, gasoline, cigarette burns and most common staining agents. Appearance Marine DecraGuard woodgrain is one of the most attractive and realistic cabinet faces available to marine manufacturers. The beautiful prefinished surface looks like hand rubbed wood -- except that it is much tougher, enabling it to maintain its good looks longer. A full range of attractive decorator solid colors are also available to provide contrasting matches to any interior decor scheme. Maintenance Marine DecraGuard is relatively maintenance free. It wipes clean easily with a damp cloth or use a mild detergent for hard to remove soiled areas. No need for sanding or oiling to maintain the appearance of the woodgrain patterns. Color Fastness Polyester DecraGuard resists fading and color change, showing no effect under exposure to ultra-violet as provided under NEMA test LD3-3.10. NOTE: For detailed information on DecraGuard performance under NEMA testing, see the NEMA TEST RESULTS .PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.