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, or online in full or partial sheets at www.marisafe.com. Although most distributors of King StarBoard do not sell direct to consumers, most King Plastic distributors will provide local retail sources through dealers or 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 and we will help you establish an appropriate arrangement. Is King StarBoard FDA approved? Yes. How do I locate a distributor in my area? Try our online distributor locator or contact us directly. 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 ship from North Port, Florida 34288 or from your distributor. Is ABS FDA approved? King Plastic Corporation stocks FDA-approved ABS in natural and black. FDA-approved white and custom colors are available as special-order items. Do you have a minimum dollar amount per order? Minimum order amount is $250. Material is shipped only in full sheets and packaging charges are waived for large orders. (Partial sheets of King StarBoard may be ordered at www.marisafe.com.) 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 can be welded using special rods. 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 polypropylene from 1/8 inch and ABS from 1/2 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 bulletin for details and prevention instructions.