Applying Raptor protective coating is quick and easy. Paint "Raptor": price, reviews, colors
Paints for coating the bodies of modern cars have excellent characteristics and a glossy appearance. However, on jeeps, pickups, and trucks operating in harsh natural conditions when transporting goods, ordinary paint can very soon become covered with scratches from branches or abrasions from transported goods. As a result, rust appears at the site of the scratches, and the car loses its attractive appearance.
There are many products on the market for repairing car bodies. We suggest you choose products from the U-POL brand, which has more than 60 years of experience in this field. Raptor polyurethane coating and consumables for it from U-POL are specially designed for application as a protective coating on the bodies of pickup trucks, SUVs and trucks.
Advantages and disadvantages of Raptor
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When applied to a car body, raptor polyurethane coating forms a protective film, which has a number of advantages over conventional car paint, namely:
- high strength of the material;
- resistance to friction;
- resistance to most chemical elements;
- easy to clean;
- does not fade in the sun;
- reliable surface protection against corrosion.
Despite all the positive aspects of the coating, the raptor is not without its drawbacks. The following points can be highlighted from them:
- the coating cannot be varnished, so it will always be matte;
- the surface has the appearance of pebbled leather, which does not always look aesthetically pleasing;
- If the Raptor painting technology is not followed, it may chip.
Packaging and completeness of “Raptor”
Raptor goes on sale in a package containing four bottles of the base material, each 750 grams, and one liter container with a hardener. The kit also includes a special anti-gravel gun, calibrated to work optimally with the raptor.
Bottles with raptor coating are adapted for pistols. Consumers can order raptor sets, either black or cloudy whitish, which can be tinted in any desired color. The set contains instructions that contain technological recommendations and a safety data sheet.
Preparatory work before painting
Painting a car with raptor is not a complicated process and can be done by a car enthusiast, but it requires careful preliminary preparation. If painting will be done over the entire body of the car, then initially you need to remove all the attached parts from the body: bumpers, headlights, corners, mirrors, and so on.
Then traces of rust and peeling paint are removed from the body. It is recommended to prime areas of the body with exposed metal with ACID #8 primer. If necessary, the body is straightened and puttied in places of dents. The surface should be degreased with anti-silicone cleaner S2001.
At the next stage of preparing the body for painting, P80 sandpaper is used to remove the gloss. The surface to be painted with raptor should be matte. All parts of the car that remain on the body and will not be painted should be covered with protective material, using masking tape as fastening.
The instructions for using Raptor say that it has excellent adhesion to painted surfaces, so the painting procedure can be carried out even outdoors, without fear of the sun, wind and dust.
However, it is better to carry out painting in a garage in the absence of dust, on a clean and grease-free body.
Raptor painting technology After all the preparatory work, you can proceed to painting the body with raptor. The instructions for use recommend mixing the material with the hardener in a ratio of 3:1.
In the can where the paint is located, there is a mark at which you should add the hardener - it will be exactly 250 grams.
High-strength protective coating U-POL RAPTOR
We screw the gun onto the paint can, to which the hose from the compressor is connected. You can apply the first layer of raptor to the car body. Painting begins from the roof of the car using even movements. The gun should be kept 40 - 50 centimeters from the surface to be painted. You need to make sure that the layer goes on without overflowing.
The instructions say that thickening the layer leads to a violation of its mechanical strength. To dry the first layer, a temperature of +20 and 30-60 minutes are required. Then you can apply a second layer.
Upon completion of coating the car body with the second layer of raptor, the paint should polymerize within 5-7 days. The car can be used after 12 hours, however, without serious loads on the coating.
Painting a car in the desired color
In order to paint the body of a raptor car in the desired color, you need to purchase a kit from the U-POL company with a cloudy-whitish material, which is intended for tinting. You can also purchase ready-made color pigments from U-POL. To purchase, you should contact the company's representative office - they will give recommendations on how to mix the pigment and raptor and how it should be applied to the surface of the body.
Next, you need to mix raptor with the hardener in a 3:1 ratio and add up to 10% of the base pigment to the finished mixture. If you have difficulty selecting the right color, you can contact a colorist and use the selection system to determine the right component.
In the case when the color of the car is light, and the owner wants to keep it, you need to take into account that the raptor itself is milky in color - this can give a peculiar shade.
Safety precautions when working with raptor
Painting the body of a car with a raptor should take place while observing personal protective measures. The passport that comes with the product itself indicates the main types of danger the raptor poses to humans:
- the material is flammable;
- irritates eyes;
- open contact with the material leads to dry skin and causes it to crack;
- vapors may cause drowsiness and clouding of consciousness.
Therefore, you need to work with a raptor in protective clothing and gloves, goggles and a respirator. The room where the work will be performed must be equipped with exhaust ventilation and fire safety equipment.
Advantages of painting a car with raptor
- Painting, as a process, does not require special qualifications of the performer.
- The coating is not afraid of moisture, salt, extreme temperatures, and does not fade in the sun.
- Protects the coating from rust.
- Reduces noise and vibration levels.
- Has high adhesion to body metal.
- Does not require meticulous preparation of the surface for painting.
- It can be applied not only with a spray gun, but also with a regular roller or brush.
- Painting can be done outside the garage, even outside, at a temperature of +20. An awning is desirable - it can protect from rain.
- Preparing for painting does not take much time.
- The coating retains its protective properties for a long time.
- There is no need to coat the raptor with an additional layer of varnish.
Disadvantages of painting a car with raptor
- Relatively long time for complete polymerization of the coating (according to the instructions, up to 21 days).
- The coating has the appearance of an orange peel.
Those car owners who decide to cover the body of their car with raptor are not embarrassed by these shortcomings, but the advantages leave them in full confidence that their car is reliably protected for many years of operation in the harshest conditions.
Raptor (RAPTOR™ U-POL) is a protective coating for heavy-duty vehicles. It is designed to protect the surfaces of trucks, SUVs and pickups from corrosion, rust, extreme temperatures, salt, mold and moisture. This coating is produced in England, but this does not negate its relevance for cars driving on the roads of Russia and the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Compound.
In terms of its composition, the Raptor protective coating is an improved polyurethane, in other words, plastic, to which some other component was added (which one, unfortunately, we do not know, because it is a trade secret), because of which it gained the ability to It is easily applied to any surface (cast iron, steel, plastic, aluminum, concrete, wood, etc.) and creates a very durable coating on it, which, if applied correctly, is practically not afraid of anything.
Packaging, equipment, color.
Today on sale you can find Raptor packages of different sizes, all of them include an n-number (standard - 4 pcs.) of 0.75-liter bottles of the most two-component polyurethane composition, a bottle of hardener and a spray gun, which in the standard package is enough for processing 10-12 sq. m. surface.
The composition can have only 2 colors: black and white (tinted). To get any other, take the last option and dilute it with the desired color.
How to prepare the mixture for use?
In order to end up with a durable protective coating, it is not enough to simply buy it from a trusted seller; you also need to properly prepare and apply it. To do this, add a hardener to the existing bottles with the Raptor composition up to the existing mark, thereby obtaining a ratio of 2 to 1.
If a color change is planned, then the color is also added at this stage. It should not be more than 10 percent in the total mixture. Next, the bottle is closed and shaken thoroughly for several minutes. Only after this can you work with the mixture.
How to apply Raptor protective coating?
The technology of covering a car with Raptor is essentially identical to conventional car painting.
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- Complete polymerization of the coating occurs no earlier than 21 days after application, so during this time the car requires careful handling.
- The resulting coating is rough with a distinct shagreen pattern. And what kind of shagreen you get depends on the pressure with which you apply pressure on the spray gun: the higher it is, the finer the roughness will be.
Protective coating of the car body with Raptor: pros and cons.
- dries quickly;
- does not scratch;
- has a high degree of adhesion to almost any surface;
- is an excellent noise and vibration insulator;
- does not require fixing with varnish;
- can be used not only in relation to cars, but also in almost any area of human life;
- 100 percent waterproof;
- does not require complex surface preparation: can be applied directly to an old painted surface, although it is better to clean it;
- does not scratch, does not rust, does not fade or fade in the sun;
- actively resists extreme temperatures, moisture and salt;
- durable - retains all its protective functions for a very long period of time;
- can be applied either with a compressor under pressure or with a simple roller/brush;
- It is easy to prepare and apply, so anyone, even a non-specialist, can work with this composition.
- very difficult to remove;
- does not allow obtaining a glossy surface; when using Raptor, the latter can only become matte (grainy);
- ready for full “service” only 21 days after application.
Raptor cover price.
Today, prices for Raptor protective coating vary. On average, a standard kit (4 cans of coating + 1 hardener) will cost you no less than 5,900 rubles. The same kit, but with a pistol - 7,700 rubles.
But to paint an entire car, one such kit is not enough, you need at least 3, total: 17,700-23,100 rubles. And this is just the material, if you are afraid to do it yourself and turn to professionals for help, you will have to add another 20 thousand or even more to this amount.
Reviews.
Here's what our readers said about this coating...
Nikolay:
Once again examining the scratches on the body of my car, I decided that it was time to “drench” it with something more reliable than simple paint. It is very expensive to repaint the car after each forest hunting season. I read flattering reviews on the Internet about the Raptor protective coating, but did not immediately cover the car with it; I decided to first experiment on test plates (I took them from the supplier of the named brand). The tests were carried out with a simple nail, because... I saw on YouTube how they scratch a car treated by Raptor with it and nothing remains on it. What can I say... as a result of my experiments, I still had scratches... both immediately... and after 21 days. Plus, during all this time, I noticed that dust very easily gets clogged into the bumpy surface, which can only be completely cleaned off with a brush, which will create additional difficulties during operation of the machine. Therefore, I refused to fill the entire body with Raptor. I only painted the bumpers and sills, which I am very pleased with today. I didn’t scratch it with a nail, but these elements withstood six months of active use without problems, they look like new: no rust, no scratches, nothing... Now I’m thinking, maybe I should still paint everything else with Raptor?!...
Sergey:
I treated the body of my car with Raptor coating a little over a year ago. During all this time, no complaints: no rust, no scratches. Definitely recommend!
Peter:
We painted 2 cars at the same time with Raptor: mine and my friend’s. Both did this from a pistol, which they bought from a supplier along with a protective coating, onto a surface that had previously been cleared of varnish. My friend is doing well - don’t find fault: beautiful, even, neat. But in some previously particularly rusty places, rust appeared through the Raptor (I don’t understand why, everything seemed to be cleaned normally), and the coating itself lay somehow unevenly (the composition from the gun either flew out in a powerful jet, or, one might say, foamed) . As a result, the effect is far from the same as that of my friend... very disappointing... especially since I am more than satisfied with the coating itself.
Kirill:
I decided to paint the bumpers of the car with Raptor, since they scratch the most. I read on the manufacturer’s website that this product can be applied not only with a spray bottle, but also with a simple brush, so without any doubt I used the latter. People! Don't repeat my mistakes! I thought it would be like with simple paint, the grooves from the brush would separate when they hardened, but they didn’t! So be careful: as soon as the coating is wet, it will dry. In general, the bumper will have to be changed, since it is simply impossible to clean the Raptor (I have already tried in every possible way).
Video.
Operation in severe off-road conditions and Luzhkovo-Sobyanin anti-icing reagents leaves a noticeable imprint on the paint and varnish coating of the car. Moreover, the Moscow winter salt cocktail affects painted parts much more detrimentally. For a long time, we had to touch up chips, scratches and corrosion every spring. But on a tip from a friend, we decided to try a new remedy...
Our car wears a large number of different metal body kits, which managed to rust in just a couple of winters, despite the high-quality powder coating. As a protective agent, we decided to test a special urethane coating from the U-POL company called RAPTOR, which is positioned as an especially durable, scratch- and mechanically resistant coating for the bodies of pickup trucks and other equipment.
The coating is two-component, mixed with hardener in a standard ratio of 1:3. In Russia, RAPTOR is sold as a set of four liter bottles of product and a liter bottle of hardener. It can be applied to the surface with anything: a roller, a brush or an anti-gravel gun. It's a shame that in America a special pistol is supplied as a kit. We have to buy it separately. I purchased a gun for applying anti-gravel mixtures in one of the Rus network auto parts stores for 450 rubles.
First we decided to paint an unimportant element - the rear pipe protecting the bumper. The pipe was dismantled and cleaned with a brush and flap discs to an almost shiny condition. In this condition, it stood in the garage for a week and managed to develop rusty spots from the moisture in the air.
It applies well and has a matte white/gray color. But it has a completely disgusting pungent smell. I recommend using a respirator when working. After priming, the pipe began to look like this:
They decided to carry out painting directly with Raptor outdoors. The contents of coated bottles have the consistency and appearance of hot tar. After mixing with the hardener, it thins out sharply. It is applied easily and naturally with an anti-gravel gun, the main thing is to maintain a distance of at least 30 cm.
A good result is achieved by applying just one layer. Then, after drying for half an hour, it is enough to touch up those places where the soil shows through. Multilayer coating is not recommended, as this reduces its mechanical strength. The drying process takes about an hour. The surface texture is grainy, hard and shiny.
The composition gains strength within 23 days. A day later I could barely scratch myself with my fingernail. A week later, it was slightly scratched by the key. Of course, marks remain, but much less noticeable than with regular paint. And they are much more difficult to apply. I hope that after complete hardening the composition will protect the pipe from exposure to aggressive environments for a long time. If the test is successful, then the entire body kit of our car will be painted.
Paints for modern cars are endowed with excellent quality characteristics, which allows you to create an ideal glossy finish. However, not every paint can protect the metal surface from rust. In this case, the raptor coating will come to the rescue. During the active use of vehicles such as a jeep, pickup truck, Niva and light-duty trucks, scratches and visual defects often appear on the paintwork of the body surface.
Over time, rust will form in damaged areas when exposed to moisture. Because of this, the appearance of the car loses its attractiveness. To help the car enthusiast cope with such problems, a large number of protective equipment are available on the automotive market today. The most effective product is considered to be from the manufacturer U-pol - raptor pol.
In retail sales, Raptor pol is sold in a package that includes 5 containers. One container (liter) is filled with a hardener, the remaining 4 (each 750 grams) are filled with a special chemical composition. The kit includes a gun designed for applying this product, which has properties such as anti-corrosive and anti-gravel. The gun nozzle is carefully calibrated, which ensures high-quality application of the prepared composition with your own hands. To cover a small area of the body, you can use a regular brush. Each bottle is designed for use in conjunction with a pistol.
Today, a car enthusiast can purchase a set with a product in black and cloudy white shades. The latter is used to create almost any color for car painting. The kit also includes detailed instructions on how to paint the surface of a car with Raptor from the Upol company.
Advantages and disadvantages of coating
This polyurethane coating is a product of the U-pol company, which has been successfully developing coatings for car bodies for more than 60 years. Painting with raptor forms a protective coating that can protect the paintwork of an SUV body, for example, a Niva, from damage.
The main advantages of the substance include:
- excellent durability of the resulting film on metal;
- coating resistance to intense friction;
- resistance to chemical attack;
- Raptor pol does not fade from sunlight;
- providing such useful properties as anti-corrosive and anti-gravel.
At the same time, raptor sex also has its drawbacks. The main ones should be highlighted:
- painting the floor with raptor does not provide for subsequent varnishing, because of this the car body will always be matte;
- the surface of the metal after applying a coating with anti-corrosive and anti-gravel properties takes on the appearance of an orange peel, this does not always make the car aesthetically pleasing;
- If the rules of coating are violated, chipping may occur in the future.
Despite its shortcomings, this coating still protects metal better than most car paints. The body of a Niva or other SUV will have better resistance to rust.
Basic preparatory work
Painting with raptor is not a very labor-intensive and complicated process that almost any car enthusiast can do. However, for its high-quality implementation it is necessary to carry out a set of certain preliminary measures, and they will require effort. At the initial stage, all attachments are removed, namely: headlights, mirrors, bumpers, turns. The next step is to remove traces of rust and loose pieces of old car paint from the car. All problem areas must be etched with a special primer - ACID No. 8.
If there are dents on the car, they are straightened and puttied. At the final stage, the entire surface is degreased with S2001 cleaner, and the gloss is removed using fine sandpaper. Work with sandpaper is carried out until the body becomes matte.
The instructions included with the substance say that Raptor pol has ideal adhesion. This indicator allows you to carry out work on applying protection in the sun or in windy weather. But it’s not worth the risk; it’s advisable to work in a closed garage. Having completed all the preparatory measures efficiently, you can safely move on to the main procedure - applying a protective coating to the body of a Niva, UAZ or any other car.
Stages of applying protection to a car
The manufacturer indicates in the instructions that it is necessary to mix chemical reagents with the hardener in a ratio of three to one (3:1). For convenience, the bottle with the chemical component has a border for pouring the hardener. The mixture should be shaken well for several minutes. The manufacturer offers Raptor pol with different drying speeds. This allows the inexperienced car enthusiast to choose a compound that will take longer to dry, giving him more time to apply the coating.
After shaking the mixture, we attach the bottle to a special gun and begin to carry out the main work. Painting with raptor from the Yu-pol company is carried out using a compressor. The gun is connected to the compressor using a long hose so as not to interfere with the technician’s movements around the car.
To paint a car in the color of your choice, you need to purchase a chemical mixture of a cloudy white shade. In this case, you will need an additional component - a color pigment. You can buy it from an official representative of the manufacturer. Only there they will be able to give qualified advice on mixing pigment with raptor to obtain the required color.
We mix the chemical reagents in the package in a ratio of three to one, after which we add pigment to achieve the desired color. Using a compressor and a gun, we paint the floor of the car body with raptor.
The first layer of coating is applied to the roof of the car. The movements are uniform, without sudden changes. The gun nozzle should not approach the surface closer than 40-50 cm. To create a high-quality coating, the following conditions must be met:
- the air temperature when applying Raptor should be within +20 0 C;
- the time interval between spraying the first and second layers should be 40–60 minutes.
When working, avoid overfilling - do not apply a large amount of coating in one place. Specialists from the Yu-pol company claim that such thickening can lead to the appearance of chips during the operation of the car.
Ideally, the car should dry within 5 days. However, if there is an urgent need, you can start using the machine after 12 hours, but you should make sure that there is no impact on the protective coating.
Features of working with the substance
No matter what method you paint with, the precautions are the same. All of them are spelled out in the attached instructions, developed by U-pol specialists:
- do not spray the mixture near an open fire - Raptor pol is flammable;
- when working, protect your eyes - you need to wear special glasses;
- contact of the substance with the skin leads to dryness and cracking - spraying is carried out exclusively with work gloves;
- Raptor pol vapors may cause drowsiness, so work in fresh air or in a ventilated garage. If the room is not ventilated, you need to work in a respirator.
Applying a protective coating does not require special skills or experience from the car owner. Raptor flooring is not afraid of high and low temperatures, ultraviolet rays, salt and moisture - it is an ideal anti-corrosion and anti-gravel coating, the coating protects the surface of the car body for a long time and efficiently. In addition, although it is minimal, it still reduces the level of noise and vibration while driving.
Car enthusiasts who decide to independently apply the protective coating Raptor pol to the car body from the U-pol company will be satisfied with the appearance of the car. With such protection, the jeep, pickup truck, and Niva’s paintwork are not afraid of gravel, corrosion, or dead wood.
Many car owners want the attractive appearance of the body to be preserved for as long as possible. Dirt, scratches, flying stones - all this negatively affects the protective paintwork of the body. Cracks, scratches, chips appear, and then rust. This is especially true for off-road driving enthusiasts, who care not so much about appearance as about protecting the body from corrosion.
The body can be protected using galvanic coatings, galvanizing and special primers. But all these methods are not effective and durable enough. Therefore, many people turn to using Raptor coating.
Raptor car paint protects the body from exposure to water, sand, stones, and gravel. With such a coating, the car is not afraid of difficult operating conditions, so the Raptor is ideal for off-road vehicles.
Raptor is a 2-component polyurea elastomer (polyurea) of increased strength. The Raptor coating, due to its composition, allows you to obtain a seamless elastic insulating coating.
Raptor car paint protects the body from mechanical damage, corrosion, reagents, mold, and temperature changes.
The composition is also used to restore worn body parts. After applying the Raptor coating, a protective layer of increased strength is formed on the body, which protects it from exposure to water, mechanical damage and ultraviolet radiation.
Packaging, accessories and color
You can buy Raptor for car painting in a specialized store or online. Raptor car paint is sold in standard packaging - 4 0.75 liter bottles, plus 1 1 liter bottle of hardener, which is used to fix the paint. The material of this kit is enough to cover up to 10 square meters. m. of flat surface in one layer.
Kits with a paint spray gun are also sold. It is used when it is necessary to ensure an even coating. If you want to paint the sides or bottom, then the paint can be applied with a brush.
The Raptor is available in two colors – black and white. The most popular color is black. If you need a different color, buy white paint and mix it with the desired color.
Advantages and disadvantages of paint
Before you decide to paint your car with Raptor, you should take into account all the nuances and weigh all the pros and cons. Let's talk about it. Raptor painting reviews, pros and cons.
The advantages of Raptor auto paint are as follows:
- No special qualifications are required for application; it can be applied manually with a brush or gun;
- The coating increases the sound insulation of the body;
- Raptor paint for cars protects the body from moisture, reagents and extreme temperatures, etc.;
- The coating protects the body from corrosion;
- The composition is easily applied to various types of surfaces, metals and other materials, has a high degree of adhesion;
- No special room or conditions are required for application; you can even paint in the garage;
- Various application methods: gun, roller, brush;
- No careful preparation of the body is required before applying paint;
- Cost reduction of 20% compared to traditional coatings due to reduced application time and longer service life.
Flaws:
- Only one type of surface is possible - matte;
- Inherent roughness of the coating;
- The composition gains full strength only 21 days after application;
- It is difficult to remove from the surface if necessary.
The cost of "pleasure"
How much does Raptor paint cost? The average cost of a standard set of four cylinders with paint and hardener is about 6 thousand rubles. A set with a pistol will cost an average of 7.7 thousand rubles. The total price of Raptor coverage including the pistol will cost 13.7 thousand rubles.
Raptor painting price. To paint a car with Raptor you will need at least 3 sets, and this “pleasure” will cost 18 – 24 thousand rubles. subject to self-staining. If you decide to paint the car in a workshop, then the price of painting the car with Raptor will be higher by the amount of the cost of the master’s work (about 10 - 20 thousand rudders). Painting a Raptor with your own hands is carried out in several stages, let's look at it in detail.
Application technology
The Raptor painting technology is quite simple and can be done by any car enthusiast, but it requires preliminary preparation.
What is required for application
1) Materials
To apply Raptor, you must prepare the accompanying materials in advance. The technological process of coating requires the use of abrasive and polishing materials, hardeners, adhesive primers for plastic, acidic primers for metal, proprietary degreasers and solvents, putty, rags, etc.
2) Pistol
Also, for proper, even application of Raptor, a proprietary pistol is required. This gun is very similar to a regular anti-gravel gun, but has a number of differences.
The most important difference is the ability to adjust the size of the “pimples” or shagreen when applying the coating. With this gun you can create a smooth matte finish.
3) Quantity of materials
The final quality of painting largely depends on the correct choice of consumables. It is best to entrust the selection of these materials to a competent specialist.
To determine the amount of materials, you need to make some calculations. The quantity and composition of consumables depend on the area to be painted, the number and thickness of application layers.
Safety precautions when working
The product data sheet states that Raptor car coating is a flammable material, irritates the eyes, causes dryness and burning upon open contact with the skin, and vapors from the composition can cause clouding of consciousness. Therefore, as with any other painting, when painting a car with Raptor, all safety and personal protection measures must be observed.
General safety precautions when working with paint and varnish products (including Raptor car paint):
- The room where painting work is carried out must have good, proper ventilation. The room should be ventilated as often as possible. If the premises are insufficiently ventilated, you should work in them for a strictly limited time and use protective equipment: gauze bandages, respirators.
- Smoking is prohibited in these premises.
- The use of open fire is prohibited.
- Used materials must be kept in separate containers. Used rags should be filled with water.
- It is important to keep the room clean and avoid spilling paint and varnish materials.
- Work must be carried out in special clothing, rubber gloves, a respirator and safety glasses.
- Paint and varnish materials must be stored in a dark, separate room, inaccessible to unauthorized persons. Optimal conditions: 7-8 degrees Celsius. Any container must be tightly closed and labeled.
Painting stages
Painting a car with Raptor takes place in several stages:
- Preparation
For high-quality application, the Raptor coating needs a smooth, prepared surface. The paint can be applied to any surface – plastic or metal.
To prepare the surface, do the following:
- Disassemble the body: remove bumpers, mirrors, wheels, etc.
- Clean the surface of the body, remove old layers of varnish and paint;
- Clean body parts from corrosion, where required, and process thoroughly;
- Putty the uneven areas, cover up the corrosion areas and sand them;
- Prime the surface, preferably using ACID acid primer;
- Wait several hours until the preparation is completely dry.
- Painting
Preparation of the composition. Before applying paint, you need to prepare the composition. A hardener is added to the paint in a ratio of 3 to 1. That is, 250 g of hardener is added to 750 grams of paint. The mixture must be stirred for several minutes, or simply shake the jar.
Painting work must be done in a box or garage with good lighting. What to do:
- First paint the inside of the body with the prepared mixture to see how the paint adheres;
- After making sure that the Raptor lays flat and well, paint the entire body;
- Let the paint dry.
After a few hours, you can assemble all the car parts in place. In the first days, it is best to use the car in urban conditions, and only after 14 days, when the composition gains strength, can you go off-road.
Conclusion
Raptor is an excellent solution not only for off-road enthusiasts, but also for car owners of all categories. The Raptor coating protects the car body from aggressive environmental influences, this is especially true for regions with sudden temperature changes, and from mechanical damage. You can also use Raptor to restore the body from corrosion.
Painting with Raptor paint saves money and keeps the car body in excellent condition for many years.