Painting "Raptor": reviews, description, photo

The modern paint and varnish coating of the body of the car is very strong and durable. He is not afraid of temperature changes, rain and snow. Glossy for a long time does not tarnish and does not scratch. Unfortunately, the operating conditions are very different. Rigid natural conditions literally leave an imprint on cars - branches and stones leave scratches on the varnish. A multitude of transported goods contributes to the formation of scuffs.

Over time, through scratches and abrasions inevitably gets moisture and promotes the development of rust with all the ensuing consequences. Just for such cases, and developed a special technology for coating the body with a special polyurethane composition, which has the general name "Raptor". This is the usual name he received due to the trademark U-POL, which produces elastic coatings with this name.

What is Raptor?

First you need to understand what it is. Paint, more precisely polyurea elastomer is a specialized two-component organic polymer. Thanks to it, it is possible to obtain seamless, strong and simultaneously elastic coatings on the surface of any shape and curvature. Roughly speaking, a coating of paint is not it, rather, a sprayed and then solidified elastic plastic having high adhesive and protective properties. Such properties have made polyurea ideal for use in industry, for coating applications requiring high wear-resistant and protective properties. These coatings can be used in a wide range:

• building;
• Various engineering structures;
• Power and utilities.

Covering this polymer with body parts of cars is just one of the directions of its application. Positive feedback on the painting of "Raptor" trucks confirm these statements.

Features of the coating "Raptor"

A feature of polyurea elastomers is that they do not contain volatile solvents. This makes them non-toxic and non-flammable. They also do not contain carcinogenic resins and tar, harmful to the human body. Another feature is the absence in the polymer of the plasticizers required for paint and varnish coatings. They eventually lead to shrinkage of the coating when it dries. In other words, such a coating in the absence of mechanical impact will exist forever, as the reviews say. Also, one should not forget about exceptional strength and elasticity, moisture resistance and chemical inertness. All this suggests that we have a very promising and generally positive kind of coatings. It is no coincidence that the Raptor painting is very positive. But on this our story does not end.

What is needed for painting Raptor

This polymer coating is sold in bottles with basic material, plus a container with hardener. Also included is a special paint and varnish gun (sold separately). With its help, it is possible to regulate the degree of surface roughness. Naturally, there are variants of packaging in aerosol cans for local painting or for individual small elements. To prepare the surface, special primers and cleaners are used. They are also produced by U-POL and some other companies.

Cost

As for the cost, the painting kit (4 liters volume), which includes 4 cans of source material and hardener, costs about 6 thousand rubles. To this, we need to add a special gun for painting (1,700 rubles). To repaint the entire car, about three such sets are required. To this amount (from 19,700 rubles) it will be necessary to add the cost of the work itself (as much as the same). Of course, the figure is rather big. However, considering all the advantages of this technology, it should be used. Many decide on such a procedure, as painting "Raptor". Reviews indicate that the coating perfectly protects the body from rust and scratches.

Painting technology

The technology itself is not too complicated, however, it requires preliminary preparation. If the whole body is to be processed, all hinged elements must be removed. These are bumpers, lights, mirrors, door handles, etc. After that, the body is prepared - removal and cleaning of rust. Open metal must be primed with a special primer. Dents, as usual, ryhtuyutsya and shpaklyuyutsya. The entire surface after preparation is matted with sandpaper. The surface for better adhesion should be roughened. The paint material itself is mixed with a hardener in a ratio of 3 to 1 and applied using a spray gun, like a conventional paint. The first layer is dried for an hour. Then a second one is applied, which requires polymerization for 5-7 days. The car can be started in 12 hours. It is better, of course, to sustain a longer time interval for obtaining optimal results.

Features of color matching

It should be borne in mind that the coating "Raptor" exists only in black and milky white. Shades are created using special colors. They are added to the prepared composition in an amount of up to 10%. With white coating, you can save the original light color of the car (albeit with a whitish shade).

Security measures

Car treatment of any material that the usual paint that "Raptor" should be carried out with the mandatory observance of security measures. There are certain types of danger:

• Flammability;
• Toxicity of the starting material in relation to mucous membranes and skin (may cause cracking and irritation), respiratory organs.

Therefore, when working with the Raptor, you should observe all security measures as for painting works. In the presence there should be protective clothing, glasses and respirators, necessarily ventilation of the premises. Toxicity coating will lose after polymerization, and before drying it should be careful.

Features of Raptor

Polyurethane coating forms a special protective film. It has the following advantages:

• Increased strength, which has a painting "Raptor". Reviews say that a deep scratch can be removed even with a conventional hair dryer.
• Resistance to mechanical influences and abrasion.
• Does not burn out in the open sun and does not fade.
• The process of painting does not require high qualification.
• It does not require thorough preparation for painting as compared to the ideal removal in normal processing.
• It is applied with a spray gun and roller.
• Painting can be performed even outdoors, at normal room temperature.
• Does not require additional protective coating (varnish) painting machine "Raptor". этот факт. The reviews repeatedly confirm this fact.
• Reliably protects against corrosion and chemical influences.

Disadvantages of coating

With all the diversity of advantages of this coating, there are disadvantages. This coating can not be varnished and polished. Therefore, it will always be matte. The applied coating will always be rough, like shagreen, which does not always look beautiful on all machines. The technology of application requires strict adherence, otherwise chipped and surface defects are possible, which again spoils the aesthetics. Very long (especially when compared to conventional PCB) drying time and full polymerization. It lasts up to three weeks.

Painting with Raptor: reviews

Pros and cons of this technology have already been described above. The opinions of many owners are encouraging. For example, painting the UAZ with Raptor. Testimonials indicate that with this coating machine, now, no branches or stones are scary. The car now is not afraid even of contacts with other cars. Also often done painting "Niva" "Raptor". The reviews practically repeat what has been said about UAZ. No scratches and abrasions, on any terrain and in all weather conditions. In some places painting was done "Prado 120" ("Raptor" is white). The reviews also please - the car has retained its former color, but has become rough and matte. In addition to external beauty (however, an amateur), there was a resistance to scratches, which are unavoidable with a varnished coating.

Conclusion

Thus, many car owners choose a method such as painting "Raptor". The reviews also say that many have succeeded in this method to win or at least to stop corrosion.