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CHIP REPAIR
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1 CHIP REPAIRS
When restoring TUB with the NO Spray System
IMPORTANT: When restoring a tub with the NO SPRAY system use KF-40 filler and clear hardener for repairs. KF-40 is color fast. It will retain its finished color and NOT yellow.
Do NOT use KF-43 filler on any area that will not be covered with a pigmented coating such as, on the tub bottom under the Slip-Grip bottom surface or tub mat etc. KF-43 it is NOT color fast and will yellow if exposed to light.
USE KF-40 FILLER
1.Sand chipped area 2.Mix KF-40 filler & color 3.Add clear hardener 4.Fill chip 5.Harden filler 6.Sand smooth Chips require filling, sanding, then applying a second thin coat of filler to get a virtually perfect repair
See color chart in written instructions
Tints are Super concentrated use minute amounts of tint in filler Apply tiny amounts with tip end of a straightened, paper clip to get right amount and color
2 CHIP REPAIRS SURFACE PREP
3 CHIP REPAIR FILLER (MIXING) White & Pastel Colors Use KF-40 White Filler & Clear Hardener IMPORTANT: Use minute amounts of tints for fine tuning filler color Just a speck of concentrated tint will make a lot of difference in a color
4 CHIP REPAIR FILLER (MIXING) Deep Colors Use KF-41 Neutral Color, Filler IMPORTANT: Use no more that 10% tints for deep colors 5 AREA BEING REPAIRED MUST BE HEATED WITH HEAT GUN PRIOR TO APPLYING FILLER Heating surface removes moisture and starts hardening filler from the back side of the repair. PORCELAIN SURFACES: Touch heated area with (back side) of hand. When areas is uncomfortable warm to touch but NOT to hot to touch then apply catalyzed filler. FIBERGLASS SURFACES: Use less heat on fiberglass it burns easily. ACRYLIC SURFACES: WARNING Use only KF-47 Acrylic Filler and do NOT use any heat on acrylic surfaces. If heated the filler will crack around the edges when it cools. 6 CHIP REPAIR FILLER APPLICATION 7 FILLED AREA REQUIRES HEATING WITH HEAT GUN FILLER MUST BE HARD BEFORE SANDING With a metal object like a screw driver etc, tapp on tub beside filler then tap on filler. When both filler and tub sound the same the filler is hard and ready to sand. 8 SANDING CHIP FILLER TO CONTOUR Use 100 - 120 grit paper and small rubber sanding block 9 CHIP REPAIR IS A TWO STEP PROCESS T-5 DETECTOR LIGHT
Turn off overhead lights and use T-1 Detector Light to detect imperfections in filled chip AFTER sanding. Apply a second coat of filler and sand for a perfect repair. Follow written Instructions closely 10 EACH CHIP MUST BE FILLED AND SANDED TWICE (2) Times TO GET A PERFECTLY SMOOTH SURFACE 11
CHIP FILLER REQUIRES HEATING FILLED AREA WITH HEAT GUN FILLER MUST BE HARD BEFORE SANDING 12 SANDING CHIP FILLER "FINAL SANDING" 13 TACK CLOTH DUST REMOVAL Dust removal is essential
14 2-W COLOR BLENDING CHIP REPAIRS Choose correct color 2-W blender Different color 2-W can be placed on applicator pad to adjust color of repair Apply 2-W to repaired area with applicator pad in a dabbing and wiping motion alternately
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CHIP REPAIR, FINAL TREATMENT WHEN USING 2-W
16 FINISHED REPAIR AFTER ALL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED PROCEED © SPR International Inc. 2012 |
