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To obtain the best results, proper paint preparation is important. For all surfaces we recommend using ColorBond Prep Cleaner to remove dirt, dust, and oil, as well silicones and conditioners that could inhibit the paint from bonding.  \nUsing ColorBond Prep Cleaner; Clean the surface thoroughly  \nApply ColorBond Prep Cleaner with clean, tack free cloth Remove excess cleaner  \nDries in five minutes  \nWhen refinishing hard trim or metal such as door panels or pillars we recommend sanding with 1200 grit wet sandpaper, washing with Prep Cleaner, and then applying a thin coat of ColorBond Adhesion Promoter. This will improve the bond between the surface and the paint. Of note, while it isn ’t necessary to sand soft trim such as vinyl, it is recommended to lightly sand leather. Adhesion Promoter does not need to be used on soft trim and leather.  \nColorBond Adhesion Promoter prevents flaking, cracking and peeling when painting a vehicle ’s interior. Created to improve the bond between paint and today ’s auto plastics like PPO & TPO, our Adhesion Promoter is easy to use.  \nAfter cleaning with Prep Cleaner:  \nDry the component completely  \nShake the can for 60 seconds before application Apply ColorBond Adhesion Promoter  \nApply heat (recommend 10 minutes at 140-250° F)  \nHow to Use ColorBond Car Interior Paint  \nColorBond Leather, Vinyl & Hard Plastic Refinisher is automotive and marine interior paint. Designed for easy use, follow these basic steps to rejuvenate your vehicle's interior:  \nFor Best Results, Remove the Component Thoroughly Clean All Surfaces as detailed above.  \nShake can for 2 minutes.  \nEnsure surface is Dry.  \nApply a Light Mist Coat 12\" From the Surface Multiple Coats May Be Needed  \nAllow 2 Minute Drying Time Between Coats Bonds in 10 Minutes  \nWhat is the Coverage of the Aerosols?  \nWhile coverage may vary depending on the colour selection and substrate to the painted, a conservative estimate is 8ft² per can.  \nWhile ColorBond penetrates the substrate, it will not fill cracks or tears. Therefore, any repair should be performed before painting.  \nAutomotive Plastic ID Guide  \nA quick guide to determine what type of automotive plastic you ’re working with.  \nTPO, PPO, PP, ABS   there are several plastics used in the automotive industry. It can be difficult to tell the difference between them while preparing to refinish or repair a vehicle. This guide defines the two major categories of plastic, provides ways to identify them, and gives instructions on how to work with each.  \nPlastic Categories: Thermoset and Thermoplastic  \nChoosing repair or refinish products for a plastic is determined by whether the plastic melts or not.  \nPlastics that melt are known as thermoplastics. These plastics are semi-rigid and typically require an adhesion promoter. Plastics that don ’t melt are called thermosets. Thermosets are flexible plastics, except SMC, and do not require an adhesion promoter.  \n3 Ways to Identify Plastic  \nMost manufacturer ’s use thermoplastics, but to be certain of which plastic you have, use any of the following techniques:  \nLook at the colour of the raw plastic. If it’s black or Gray, generally it ’s a thermoplastic. If it’s yellow or tan, generally it’s a thermoset.  \nLook for the ID mark on the back of the bumper cover, there should be a 2-3 letter ID that you can lookup. Use the Definitions section below as a reference guide.  \nLightly grind the plastic to see if it smears or powders. If it smears, it ’s a thermoplastic. If it powders, it ’sa thermoset.  \nHow to Work with Different Plastics Thermoplastics  \nIf you’re refinishing a thermoplastic, clean with a water-based cleaner and a solvent-based cleaner to remove any surface contaminants (i.e. mould release agents, fingerprints, grease, and road grime) . Next, use an adhesion promote","cbCaihJ65W4KPIld","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihJ65W4KPIld","pdf",163940,"English","# Preparation and Application Guide\n## Surface Cleaning with ColorBond Prep Cleaner\n## Adhesion Promoter Use on Trim and Metal\n## Steps for ColorBond Car Interior Paint\n## Aerosol Coverage and Repair Guidance\n# Automotive Plastic ID Guide\n## Plastic Categories: Thermoset and Thermoplastic\n## Three Ways to Identify Plastic\n## How to Work with Different Plastics\n## Definitions for Common Automotive Plastics","[{\"question\":\"Why is proper surface preparation important before applying ColorBond paint?\",\"answer\":\"Proper preparation ensures strong paint bonding and prevents issues caused by contaminants like dirt, dust, oil, silicones, and conditioners. 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