Body Paint

Treatment of Metal Surface

 6-6  

  1. Filling/drying

Small cracks or pinholes in the sheet metal should be repaired with a body filler and sanded flat and smooth.

  • Use the 2-part polyester resin putty.
  • Mix the putty with the hardener in the correct ratio.
  • Follow the body filler manufacturer's instructions.

  • Mix the body filler and hardener quickly.

  • Apply the body filler in several thin coats, without air bubbles.
  • Do not try to cover the surface with one heavy coat.
  • Apply the body filler over the damaged area with a putty knife using light pressure.

  1. Body Filler
  • After applying the body filler, allow 5~6 minutes of normal drying time, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer at 50°C (122°F)~60°C (140°F).

NOTE: Follow the body filler manufacturer's instructions for drying time.

  1. Polishing

When the body filler is dry a white mark appears when the surface is scratched with your finger nail.

  1. Thoroughly sand the body filler surface.
Use the double action sander and #80~#120 disc paper.

  1. Sand the surface evenly, particularly the area that was filled.
Use the flexible block and #120~#180 sandpaper.