## Plastic Parts Paint

#### Pre-processing of Painting

6-15

Undercoating

1. Sanding

Sand the damage area flat and smooth.

Shallow Scratch:

Use a flexible block and #240~#400~#600 sandpaper.

Hole/Deep Gouge:

Cut out and make any torn or burred area flat.

Use a knife, flexible block and #180~#240 sandpapers.

2. Air blowing/degreasing
   Clean the damaged area thoroughly.

   Use alcohol, and wax and grease remover.

1. Spraying primer

Primer is used to fill cavities in the putty and primer surfacer.

- Spray primer on the exposed area.
- Spray the 2~3 coats of primer on 2~3 coats over the area you applied putty.
- Apply primer to the back of the bumper if the damage is a tear or hole.

- Bumper primer (Reference)
- Warm the primer if the ambient temperature is below 10°C (50°F).
- Follow the bumper primer manufacturer's instructions.
- Use the spray gun and brush.

Drying

NOTE: Take care not to let the heat lamp deform the bumper during the drying process.

Dry the bumper primer thoroughly with an infrared dryer or other suitable method.

Drying Time:

Air dry 20°C (68°F) | 20 minutes
Force dry 60°C (140°F) | 10 minutes