PAINT PREP Proper surface preparation for painting is essential By David A. Kolman, Editor, Fleet Maintenance Magazine AUGUST 2016 | Collision Repair | 7 Preparation affects how primers and paints adhere to surfaces B EFORE ANY PAINT IS APPLIED to a vehicle surface, it is paramount the surface be correctly prepared. Otherwise, improperly prepared surfaces will aff ect the adhesion of the coating and can reduce the life span of the coating. Devoting the time and eff ort to appropriately readying vehicles for painting can help ensure a long lasting gloss and shine. Toward this end, the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has developed its Recommended Practice (RP) 411A, Vehicle Surface Preparation for Painting. TMC (www.trucking.org/Technology_ Council.aspx) is North America’s premier technical society for truck equipment technology and maintenance professionals. Vehicle surface preparation prior to painting involves two basic steps. RP 411A states that “vehicle surface preparation prior to painting involves two basic steps. One, the removal of any surface contaminants which may interfere with proper paint adhesion. Second, the use of either a mechanical or chemical system to bond the paint coatings to the surface being painted.” Before any paint is applied to a vehicle surface, it is paramount that the surface be correctly prepared. Failure to do so will affect the adhesion of the coating, lead to paint defects and reduce the integrity of even the most high-end coating. Continued Page 9 Photo courtesy of Martin Senour
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