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Panoz Esperante GTS
Panoz Esperante GTS
Panoz Esperante GTS
RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance
Repair
The ABS panels can be repaired. If you get a small
crack in your panel, we recommend drilling a small
hole at the end of the crack. Be sure to find the end
of the crack. Drilling the end of the crack will stop it
from getting any bigger. The Quick and dirty fix for
race rash…
If you get a large crack in your panel, a quick fix is to;
1.
Drill the end of the crack.
2.
Drill small holes down each side the crack, across
from each other.
3.
Use zip ties and stitch the crack
There are plastic welding kits that can be purchased.
They use a combination of compressed air, heat and
come with ABS welding rod.
Paint Procedure
Surface preparation
A:
Clean the entire body with D846 degreasing agent
for plastics, while constantly turning and changing
clean lint free towels.
B:
Scuff with #M 07447 Red Scotch Brite.
C:
Air blow entire substrate thoroughly using a clean
air supply.
D:
Clean the entire body with D846 degreasing agent
for plastics, while constantly turning and changing
clean lint free towels.
E:
Tack off entire panel.
F:
Apply D820 Plastic Adhesion Promoter in one thin
coat. Apply with uniform coverage.
1.3-1.5mm
0.5-0.7/7-10 PSI
4 bar/55 PSI
1x
G:
RTS (ready to spray)
H:
Let air dry to 30 minutes
I:
30min @ 20°C (68°F) no more than 24 hours.
J:
Tack off all panels
K:
Mix 4
:
1
:
2
DG :
D884
:
D870 <18°C/65°F
D887
:
D871 18-25°C/65°-77°F
D872 >25°C/77°F
D873 >35°C/95°F
L:
Pot life is 1-3 hours @20°C/68°F
M:
Apply DG DirectGloss Color.2 normal coats
1.4-1.6 mm
0.7 bar/10PSI
3-4 bar/45-55PSI
2x
N:
Flash off - allow 5-10 minutes between coats
@20° C/68°F
O:
Dry - allow to dry minimum 50-70 minutes
@20°C/68°F
P:
Air dry <20hours @20°C/68°F
Q:
Force dry 30 minutes @60°C/140°F
HVLP Equipment
High volume low pressure (HVLP) uses higher vol-
ume of air at low pressures to atomize high solid low
VOC coatings. By reducing the atomizing pressure
“overspray” and “bounce back” are minimized. This
will result in savings for coatings material and booth
filters.
IMPORTANT: The above solvents and paint compo-
nents contain materials that may be hazardous to
your health. Read and be sure that you understand
the warning messages on the labels of all components.
Follow instructions for positive airline respirator use.
Wear eye and skin protection. Observe all applicable
precautions.
See Material Safety Data Sheet and labels
for additional safety information and handling
instructions.
Cleaning
The plastic material has good resistance to most
chemicals and cleaners. It is not resistant to all chem-
icals. Below is a list of common known safe chemicals
and cleaners. Please refer to the charts at the end of
this section for anything beyond that list.
CLEANERS: Windex, Fantastic, 409, Simple Green
CHEMICALS: WD-40, 30W Motor Oil, Mineral Spirits
Gun Oil, Silicone Sealer/RTV (non-acid cured)
AVOID CONTACT OR USE OF THE FOLLOWING
PRODUCTS: Citrus cleaning products, gasoline.
