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REFINISH PRODUCTS
Image | Part No. | Description | Link(s) |
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1000 | Super Prep Plastic Cleaner Removes mold release agents, wax, grease, silicone, tar, undercoating, dressings, sticker residue, and other contaminants from painted or unpainted plastic or metal surfaces. Available in gallon, quart, and aerosol. |
- 1000-1
- 1000-4 - 1000-A |
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1001-4 | EcoPrep Plastic Cleaner A zero VOC plastic cleaner designed to perform as well as solvent-based plastic cleaners when preparing plastic for repair and refinishing operations. Has no use limitations in tightly controlled VOC regions. Comes in a trigger sprayer bottle. 32 fl. oz. |
- 1001-4 | |
1050 1051 |
Plastic Magic Adhesion Promoter Works to eliminate the paint peeling problems on automotive plastics. Works on TPO and other problem plastics to make primers and paints stick. Can be used on plastic inside or outside the vehicle. 1050 is National-Rule compliant. 1051 is low-VOC compliant. |
- 1050-1
- 1050-4 - 1050-A - 1051-1 - 1051-4 |
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3601 3602 3604 |
Bumper & Cladding Adhesion Primer, Original Formula A solvent-based coating designed to help automotive base-clear topcoat systems stick to unprimed TPO plastic bumpers. Can be topcoated with most base-clear systems without sanding or scuffing. Available in light gray, dark gray, and white. |
- 3601-1
- 3601-4 - 3601-A - 3602-1 - 3602-4 - 3602-A - 3604-1 - 3604-4 - 3604-A |
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3611 3612 3613 |
Bumper & Cladding Adhesion Primer, Low-VOC Formula An advanced, low-VOC, solvent-based primer designed to stick to TEO, TPO, and PP without sanding. May be topcoated with most base-clear topcoat and single stage systems without sanding. Available in light gray, dark gray, and white. |
- 3611-1
- 3611-4 - 3611-A - 3612-1 - 3612-4 - 3612-A - 3613-1 - 3613-4 - 3613-A |
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3701 | Bumper & Cladding Color Coat, Toner An advanced, low-VOC, solvent-based coating. Designed to permanently recolor the color that is molded into plastic bumpers, side cladding, and trim. It will stick to plastic without sanding. No adhesion promoter or primer is required. Only available in black. |
- 3701-1
- 3701-4 - 3701-A |
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3804 | Flextex VT A variable texture coating formulated to simulate textured automotive plastics and metal. It can be used over or under most finishes and may be top-coated with base/clear or single stage paint systems. Has excellent durability and may be used as the finish coat where black texture is needed. |
- 3804-1
- 3804-4 |
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3804N-4 3804R-4 |
Flextex VT Reducer Add Flextex VT Reducer to Flextex VT to achieve desired texture. The more reducer you add, the finer the texture. Available in quart cans. 3804N-4 is the “National Rule” formula. 3804R-4 is the “Zero VOC” formula. |
- 3804N-4
- 3804R-4 |
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3041 | All Seasons E-Z Sand Waterborne Primer Surfacer High build formula hides 180 grit scratches. Compatible with all automotive topcoat systems. Ready to spray out of the can, so it’s easy to use and totally eliminates wasted paint. Has very low VOCs. Available in light gray. |
- 3041-1
- 3041-4 |
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3043 | All Seasons Black Jack Waterborne Primer Surfacer A satin black, easy-to-sand, freeze-tolerant primer surfacer. High build formula. Compatible with all automotive topcoat systems. Offers superior solvent resistance, water resistance and durability. Available in black. |
- 3043-1
- 3043-4 |
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3050 3051 3502 |
All Seasons Waterborne Sealer A satin, freeze-tolerant waterborne sealer for finishing primed OEM and aftermarket plastic bumpers, and raw polyurethane bumpers. Compatible with all automotive topcoat systems and dries quickly to a smooth basecoatready finish. Available in white, light gray, and black. |
- 3050-1
- 3050-4 - 3051-1 - 3051-4 - 3052-1 - 3052-4 |
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3104-1 | Catalyst for Waterborne Works with any of our All Seasons waterborne primer surfacers or sealers. Mix catalyst 5% by volume to get enhanced water and chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and improved adhesion to specific substrates. Crosslinks at room temperature. 1 fl. oz. (30ml) bottle. |
- 3104-1 |
How to Refinish Plastic Parts After Nitrogen Plastic Welding
To complete the plastic repair after performing a nitrogen plastic weld, the part must be refinished. This table below provides an overview of the products and processes required to restore your PP/EPDM or TPO plastic bumper fascia back to its original appearance.
Step | Description | Products | |
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Step 1: Sand weld |
After allowing the plastic weld to cool completely, sand the welding rod slightly flush with 80 grit sandpaper. Feather the paint back with 180 grit. Blow dust free with clean, dry compressed air. | ||
Step 2: Apply adhesion promoter |
Before applying filler, apply adhesion promoter on PP/TPO substrates. (Use 1050 Plastic Magic in National Rule areas and 1051 in Low-VOC areas) |
1050 Plastic Magic Adhesion Promoter |
1051 Low-VOC Plastic Magic Adhesion Promoter |
Step 3: Apply filler |
Apply a skim coat of flexible or rigid filler over the repair area. Allow to cure completely, then sand with 80 and 180 grit paper. | 2000-T Flex Filler Epoxy Filler |
2020-T SMC Hardset Filler |
Step 4: Apply adhesion promoter (again) |
Before spraying primer, apply adhesion promoter again over any exposed raw plastic areas (same products as used in step 2). | 1050 Plastic Magic Adhesion Promoter |
1051 Low-VOC Plastic Magic Adhesion Promoter |
Step 5: Apply a waterborne primer surfacer |
Spray a high-build waterborne primer-surfacer over the repair area. Allow to dry completely. (All Polyvance waterborne primer surfacers are 50-state VOC-compliant.) |
3041 All Seasons E-Z Sand Light Gray Waterborne Primer Surfacer |
3043 All Seasons Black Jack Waterborne Primer Surfacer |
Step 6: Apply spot putty, sand, and prime again |
Apply spot putty over any visible imperfections. Allow to dry, then sand the repair area with 240 and 320 grit paper. Prime again and repeat process until desired appearance is obtained./td> | ||
Step 7a: Apply texture |
If the bumper is textured, apply a flexible texture coating to simulate original texture. (Use 3804N-4 in National Rule areas and 3804R-4 in Low-VOC areas.) |
3804 Flextex VT |
3804N-4 Standard Reducer 3804R-4 Zero VOC Reducer |
Refinishing Raw PP/TPO Replacement Bumpers (e.g. Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru)
The table below provides an overview of the products and processes to refinish your raw PP/TPO replacement bumper.
Step | Description | Products | |
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Step 1: Clean plastic |
Spray a heavy wet coat of 1001-4 EcoPrep or 1000 Super Prep plastic cleaner; wipe off with a clean cloth to remove mold release agents. No scuffing or sanding required. (1000 Super Prep is the regular formula and 1001-4 EcoPrep is the Zero-VOC formula.) |
1000 Super Prep Plastic Cleaner |
1001-4 EcoPrep Zero-VOC Plastic Cleaner |
Step 2: Apply Bumper & Cladding Adhesion Primer |
Spray one medium coat of Bumper & Cladding Adhesion Primer to hide. Allow to dry completely. Available in white, light gray, and dark gray. (3601 is the original formula and 3611 is the low-VOC formula.) |
3601 Original Formula Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer |
3601 Original Formula Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer |
Step 3: Topcoat |
Topcoat with an approved base-clear system. Adhesion to raw PP/TPO substrates is guaranteed by Polyvance. |