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Spies Hecker Procedure

Bumper Cover Preparation PUR or PP

1. Parts must be baked for 60 minutes at 140° F prior to cleaning.

2. Clean parts thoroughly with Priomat Plastic Reducer 8581 with a gray scuff pad.

3. Allow parts to dry until there is a dry, dull, matte look.

4. Allow parts to dry for 12 hours or bake for 45 minutes at 140° F.

Coating PUR (polyurethane) or PP (polypropylene) bumper covers

5. Apply 1 - 1-1/2 coats of Priomat Elastic Primer 3304. Allow to dry for 10-15 minutes.

6. Apply two 3 coats of Priomat Elastic Primer Filler 3305. The mix is 2 parts 3305 and 1 part 8581.

7. Allow to dry for 20 minutes.

8. Top coat with any Spies Hecker Top Coat.

Tips for elastic and top coat mixtures

1. Add 10% - 100% Permacron Elastic Additive 8573 to Series 257 or Permacron 2K Clear Coats depending on its flexibility.

2. Most plastic bumpers require 25% to 50% Elastic Additive 573.

3. Only add Permacron Elastic Additive 8573 to the basecoat (before adding the hardener and reducer).

4. If Permacron Elastic Additive 8573 is used, 10% Permacron MS Duraplus 8580 may be added to increase drying time.