Hyundai 2008 Elantra Neos, Body Repair Manual

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PLASTIC PARTS PP-7
7. Sand the damaged area with sandpaper using #180~#240 grit paper.
NOTE
• The surface will not be even if excessive force is applied during sanding.
• If there is fuzz in the damaged area, heat it a little bit with a heater gun and melt it.
8. Degrease the painted surface.
9. Mix polypropylene primer and hardener at a ratio depending on paint specifications.
Spray polypropylene primer on the surface of the damaged area and the bumper.
10. Apply polypropylene primer.
NOTE
Use only water to clean after applying polypropylene primer. Solvent, if used, will melt the primer.
11. Lightly sand the sprayed area using a primer a sandpaper(#400~#600).
The polypropylene surface should not be exposed.(Either wet sanding or dry sanding is all right.)
12. Use agent(TCE(Tri Chloro Ethane) degreasing material) to remove any grease or oil, and wipe the finished surface of the
bumper quickly with a clean cloth.
NOTE
• The painting method for the polypropylene bumper is the same used to paint the urethane bumper.
• Therefore, use urethane primer only on urethane bumpers and polypropylene primer on polypropylene bumpers.
13. Air dry at 20 C(68 F) for about 8 hours, or dry in 60 C(140 F) for about 2 hours.
(Since drying time varies according to the type of paint used, follow paint manufacturers directions for drying times.)
NOTE
Air dry if possible. Forced drying may create air bubbles on the top layer.
VQPP011
Use the primer within 16 hours after it is mixed.
Polypropylene primer
Primer hardener
VQPP012
7. Sand the damaged area with sandpaper using #180~#240 grit paper.
NOTE
• The surface will not be even if excessive force is applied during sanding.
• If there is fuzz in the damaged area, heat it a little bit with a heater gun and melt it.
8. Degrease the painted surface.
9. Mix polypropylene primer and hardener at a ratio depending on paint specifications.
Spray polypropylene primer on the surface of the damaged area and the bumper.
10. Apply polypropylene primer.
NOTE
Use only water to clean after applying polypropylene primer. Solvent, if used, will melt the primer.
11. Lightly sand the sprayed area using a primer a sandpaper(#400~#600).
The polypropylene surface should not be exposed.(Either wet sanding or dry sanding is all right.)
12. Use agent(TCE(Tri Chloro Ethane) degreasing material) to remove any grease or oil, and wipe the finished surface of the
bumper quickly with a clean cloth.
NOTE
• The painting method for the polypropylene bumper is the same used to paint the urethane bumper.
• Therefore, use urethane primer only on urethane bumpers and polypropylene primer on polypropylene bumpers.
13. Air dry at 20 C(68 F) for about 8 hours, or dry in 60 C(140 F) for about 2 hours.
(Since drying time varies according to the type of paint used, follow paint manufacturers directions for drying times.)
NOTE
Air dry if possible. Forced drying may create air bubbles on the top layer.