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Our thinners are proprietary blends of solvents designed to slow the evaporation process and avoid thermal shock to coatings. Each of our polymers have their own thinner formula and and only the designated thinner can be used with corresponding polymer. For example, if you have our DCT Formula polymer then only use DTC thinner, or if you have FC Gold Formula polymer then use Gold thinner. Review product names to determine the thinner formula.

First Contact™ Polymer Thinner Formulas


See our Thinner Formulas below in several kit sizes and also bulk bottles. Remember that each of our polymers have their own thinner formula and and only the designated thinner can be used with corresponding polymer.

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C of C - Certificate of Compliance/Conformance C of C - Certificate of Compliance/Conformance

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Our Price: $15.00
RTFCK - Red First Contact Thinner Kit RTFCK - Red First Contact Thinner Kit

Red First Contact Thinner Kit contains the same solvent blend as our red polymer formula and is used to clean red polymer from brushes, spray equipment, etc.

The kit contains 6 x 29ml bottles of Red First Contact Polymer Thinner

Our Price: $62.00
TGFCK - FC Gold Formula First Contact Thinner Kit TGFCK - FC Gold Formula First Contact Thinner Kit

Gold Formula First Contact Thinner Kit contains the same solvent blend as our gold formula polymer and is used to clean gold polymer from brushes, spray equipment, etc.

The kit contains 6 x 29ml bottles of Gold Formula First Contact Polymer Thinner

Our Price: $65.00
TBFCK - Black Formula First Contact Thinner Kit TBFCK - Black Formula First Contact Thinner Kit

Black Formula First Contact Thinner Kit contains the same solvent blend as our black formula polymer and is used to clean black polymer from brushes, spray equipment, etc. or to reduce the viscosity of the polymer if necessary

The kit contains 6 x 29ml bottles of Black Formula First Contact Polymer Thinner

Our Price: $65.00
TWFCK - FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner Kit TWFCK - FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner Kit

The FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner Kit contains the same solvent blend as our Water Resistant polymer formula and is used to clean polymer from brushes, spray equipment, etc.

The kit contains 6 x 29ml bottles of Water Resistant First Contact Thinner

Our Price: $65.00
TCFCK - DTC Formula First Contact Thinner Kit TCFCK - DTC Formula First Contact Thinner Kit

DTC Formula Thinner

Our Price: $65.00
TFCPLK - Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner Kit TFCPLK - Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner Kit

Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner Kit contains the same solvent blend as our Plastics Formula polymer and is used to clean the polymer from brushes, spray equipment, etc. or to reduce the viscosity of the polymer if necessary

The kit contains 6 x 29ml bottles of Plastics Formula First Contact Polymer Thinner

Our Price: $65.00
TFCK - Colorless First Contact Thinner Kit - Legacy Formula TFCK - Colorless First Contact Thinner Kit - Legacy Formula

Colorless Thinner

Our Price: $69.00
RTFCF - Red First Contact Thinner 500 ml RTFCF - Red First Contact Thinner 500 ml

500ml Thinner for Red Polymer


Our Price: $80.00
TBFCF - Black Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml TBFCF - Black Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml

500ml Thinner for Black Formula First Contact Polymer

Our Price: $85.00
TWFCF - FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner 500 ml TWFCF - FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner 500 ml

500ml Thinner for FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Polymer

Our Price: $85.00
TCFCF - DTC Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml TCFCF - DTC Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml

500ml Thinner for DTC Formula Polymer

Our Price: $85.00
TFCPLF - Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml TFCPLF - Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml

500ml Thinner for Plastics Formula First Contact Polymer

Our Price: $85.00
TGFCF - FC Gold Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml TGFCF - FC Gold Formula First Contact Thinner 500 ml

500ml Thinner for FC Gold Formula First Contact Polymer

Our Price: $85.00
TFCF - Colorless First Contact Thinner 500 ml - Legacy Formula TFCF - Colorless First Contact Thinner 500 ml - Legacy Formula

500ml Thinner for Colorless Polymer

Our Price: $91.00
RTFCL - Red First Contact Thinner 1000 ml RTFCL - Red First Contact Thinner 1000 ml

1000ml Thinner for Red Polymer



Our Price: $109.00
RTFCIM - Red First Contact Thinner InterMax Kit RTFCIM - Red First Contact Thinner InterMax Kit

493 ml of Red First Contact Thinner used for cleanup. Or, to turn regular formula into spray formula contact us for instructions.



Our Price: $109.00
Bulk Bottle FedEx Priority Overnight Dangerous Goods Surcharge - USA ONLY Bulk Bottle FedEx Priority Overnight Dangerous Goods Surcharge - USA ONLY

This is required for FedEx Priority Overnight Shipping on bulk bottles when NOT using your own FedEx account.

Our Price: $110.00
TBFCL - Black Formula First Contact Thinner 1000 ml TBFCL - Black Formula First Contact Thinner 1000 ml

1000ml Thinner for Black Formula First Contact Polymer



Our Price: $116.00
TWFCL - FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner 1000 ml TWFCL - FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Thinner 1000 ml

1000ml Thinner for FC WR Water Resistant First Contact Polymer



Our Price: $116.00
TCFCL - DTC Formula First Contact Thinner 1L TCFCL - DTC Formula First Contact Thinner 1L

1 Liter Thinner for DTC Formula Polymer

Our Price: $116.00
TFCPLL - Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner 1L TFCPLL - Plastics Formula First Contact Thinner 1L

1000ml Thinner for Plastics Formula First Contact Polymer



Our Price: $116.00
TGFCL - FC Gold Formula First Contact Thinner 1L TGFCL - FC Gold Formula First Contact Thinner 1L

1000ml Thinner for FC Gold Formula First Contact Polymer



Our Price: $116.00
TFCL - Colorless First Contact Thinner 1000 ml - Legacy Formula TFCL - Colorless First Contact Thinner 1000 ml - Legacy Formula

1000ml Thinner for Colorless Polymer

Our Price: $120.00
   
 

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We cannot ship to P.O. boxes. We must have a physical address in order to ship First Contact Polymers.
Coated Optics
Certain coatings have inherently poor adhesion, especially if manufactured without effective substrate preparation, particularly gold and silver coatings and replicated aluminum gratings. Always test on an inconspicuous or non-critical area first.

Enhance your cleaning efficiency with our First Contact™ Polymer Thinners from Photonic Cleaning Technologies LLC! These thinners are proprietary blends of solvents specifically designed to slow the evaporation process, ensuring that your first contact polymer remains effective and easy to apply.

As part of our first contact polymer accessories, these thinners are crucial for maintaining the integrity of your optics cleaner, helping to avoid thermal shock to sensitive coatings on your optical components. This feature is particularly advantageous in environments where temperature fluctuations are common.

Whether you’re working in photography, aerospace, or medical fields, our First Contact™ Polymer Thinners provide the perfect consistency for optimal cleaning results. Use them to dilute your first contact polymer for enhanced application, ensuring a smoother, more effective cleaning process. Trust our thinners to protect your valuable optics while delivering streak-free clarity and superior performance. Order today!