Robotronics Vehicle Robot, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Painting of the Robot Body
The following information is only suggestions of painting methods. Contact a professional for
assistance.
Preparing the surface
The robot body is an ABS plastic and should be cleaned before painting to remove oils and
dirt. This is especially true if the surface has had a silicone-based product such as Armor-All
put on it. Clean the plastic with a plastic cleaner designed to clean before painting. Use a 600-
grit sandpaper or Scotch-Brite 7448 pad to smooth the scratches. This also improves the
adhesion of the paint. You can use a body filler, like Bondo to fill the scratches then sand them
out again after it’s dry.
Painting the surface
Method 1- Quick but less durable
Enamel spray paints such as Krylon Interior/Exterior enamel does adhere to the body. This
method can be touched up easily if the paint ever gets scratched. This is typically a method for
painting trim, bumpers, gauge plates etc. Carefully cover parts that are not to be painted with
masking tape and paper, to protect against over spray. Use a very narrow masking tape to tape
the line and then much larger tape and paper beyond that.
Method 2 – More durable
Note: If you use method 2, you should contact a professional painter that has had experience
painting on various types of surfaces. These are automotive type paints and typically include a
primer and base coat. For a glossy look you can use a glossy base coat or a clear coat.
Brand-Dupont
Primer: Acrylic Urethane Flexible Primer Surfacer. Use a Dupont Primer.
Paint: Acrylic Enamel. Dupont ChromaBase Basecoat. ChromaBase requires a clear coat for
a glossy look. Dupont also has some single stage paints where a clear coat is not
required.
Brand-PPG
Primer: Check with painter.
Paint: Deltron DBU
Brand-Sikkens
Primer : Plastoflex primer by Sikkens
Paint : Autocryl by Sikkens (two-part acrylic urethane enamel)
For future reference, keep the information on file about who painted the robot and ask them for
the paint brand and mix information. This will help you to get touch up paint and a new paint job
when needed.
The information listed includes suggestions and general information. This material is designed
for application only by trained professional painters, using proper equipment. If you have any
questions, call our service department at 801-489-4466.