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How to repair paint damage on plastic parts

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Part: Body

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It is really interesting to know the system for repairing damages on plastic parts of the bodywork. Let's see how to proceed.

First of all, we will have to sand the damaged surface carefully in order to make it smooth to the touch, then spray it with a silicone spray to remove the dust residue from sanding. To fill the irregularities of the surface, we will use a specific plastic putty, to which we will add a small percentage of catalyst, to make it more elastic, as indicated in the video.

After drying, which takes at least thirty minutes, we can sand with a P120 and then with a P240. Remove the dust again with the silicone spray, then mask the parts not to be painted, apply a thin layer of specific plastic primer, and when it is dry, 2/3 thin coats in sequence (also very thin) of filler spray.

Let it dry for about two hours and sand with wet p800 abrasive paper.

Clean again with the silicone spray; mask again, and apply the color in several thin coats. After about 30 minutes from the last coat, we can apply two coats of clear coat, It is possible to apply a harmonizing coat on the transition areas.


Posted on 26 March 2025 by ScegliAuto


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