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Herberts Standox Procedures

Bumper Cover Preparation PP (polypropylene)

1. Bake for 60 minutes at 140°F (60°C) to temper the plastic.

2. Clean the product several times using a Gray Scotch Brite pad and Standoflex 11100 Thinner anti-static cleaner (use a clean pad and fresh thinner with each cleaning.).

3. Allow to dry completely.

4. As a final clean before priming, use fresh Standoflex 11100 Thinner anti-static cleaner with a clean towel.

Bumper Cover Preparation PUR (polyurethane)

1. Bake for 60 minutes at 140°F (60°C) to temper the plastic.

2. Clean the plastic several times using a Gray Scotch Brite pad and Standoflex 11100 Thinner anti-static cleaner. Use a clean pad and fresh thinner with each cleaning.

3. Re-temper for 20 minutes at 140°F (60° C).

4. Apply Stopper if necessary (3M 5900).

5. Apply Standox Pore Filler on PUR foam.

6. As a final clean before priming, use fresh standoflex 11100 Thinner anti-static cleaner with a clean towel.

Coating PP (polypropylene) bumper covers

5. Mix Standoflex 11816 2K Plastic Filler 1:1 with 11824 2K Plastic Filler Hardener.

6. Spray 2 coats of the mixture onto the bumper cover.

7. Let stand for 20 minutes.

8a. Basecoat/Clearcoat colors

Mix 2K Standocryl (Single Stage) with 30% 2K Elastic Additive.

Add 2K Hardener and Thinner.

Apply 2 coats.

8b. Basecoat/Clearcoat colors

Apply Standox Basecoat.

Mix Standox 2K Clear with 30% 2K Elastic Additive.

Add 2K Hardener and Thinner.

Apply 1 or 2 coats (depending on Clear being used).

Coating PUR (polyurethane) bumper covers

7. Mix Standoflex 11816 2K Plastic Filler 1:1 with 11824 2K Plastic Filler Hardener.

8. Spray 2 coats of the mixture onto the bumper cover.

9. Let stand for 20 minutes.

10a. NON Basecoat/Clearcoat colors

Mix 2K Standocryl (Single Stage) with 100% 2K Elastic Additive.

Add 2K Hardener and Thinner.

Apply 2 coats.

10b. Basecoat/Clearcoat colors

Apply Standox Basecoat.

Mix Standox 2K Clear with 100% 2K Elastic Additive.

Add 2K Hardener and Thinner.

Apply 1 or 2 coats (depending on Clear being used).