Top Coating

Top Coating

1. Masking
Mask the area surrounding the damage to protect it from the top coat overspray.

Use masking tape and paper.




2. Spraying top coat enamel / clear coat
Spray 2-3 double coat until the intermediate coat is fully covered.

- Use the 2-part polyester urethane top coat enamel and a spray gun.
- Mix the top coat enamel with the additive and solvent in the correct ratio.
- Follow the top coat manufacturer's instructions.

Drying
After spraying the top coat enamel, allow it to air dry, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer.

NOTE: Follow the top coat manufacturer's instructions for drying time.




Spraying clear coat
Spray the top coat clear evenly over the surface of the top coat enamel. Do not try to cover the surface with one heavy coat.

Drying
After spraying the clear coat, allow it to dry for 10 minutes, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer.

NOTE: Follow the top coat manufacturer's instructions for drying times.

3. Polishing/buffing
Check that the clear coat has dried thoroughly and that it is cool.




1. Any adhesion or roughness on the top coat should be wet sanded and repaired.

Use the #1200-#2000 sandpaper and a flexible block.

2. Polish all roughness caused by sanding.

NOTE: Clear the top coat surface frequently so you don't damage the clear coat with the polishing particles.

Use a buffing towel, buffing wool, and compound.

3. Finishes up with buffing.

NOTE:
- Do not use a power buffer.
- Don't polish too much; use light hand pressure.




Use a buffing sponge, fine compound, very fine compound, then ultra fine compound.

4. After buffing, remove the masking paper and tape, and thoroughly wash the entire vehicle.