CHIP REPAIR

 

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CHIP REPAIRS WHEN RESTORING A TUB

 

     

1.Sand chipped area   2.Mix filler & color  3.Add 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

 

    9.  SEE # 9 on instruction sheet

 

 

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

 


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 CHIP REPAIRS SURFACE PREP

 

 


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CHIP REPAIR FILLER (MIXING)

White & Pastel Colors

 

Use KF-40 White Filler

IMPORTANT: Use minute amounts of tints for fine tuning filler color

 


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CHIP REPAIR FILLER (MIXING)

Deep Colors

 

Use KF-41 Neutral Color, Filler

IMPORTANT: Use no more that 10% tints for deep colors

 


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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. 

 


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CHIP REPAIR FILLER APPLICATION

 

 

 


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FILLED AREA REQUIRES HEATING WITH HEAT GUN

FILLER MUST BE HARD BEFORE SANDING

 

With a metal object like a screw driver etc, tap on tub beside filler then tap on filler.

When both filler and tub sound the same the filler is hard and ready to sand. 

 


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SANDING CHIP FILLER TO CONTOUR

 

Use 100 - 120 grit paper and small rubber sanding block

 


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CHIP REPAIR IS A TWO STEP PROCESS

T-1 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


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EACH CHIP MUST BE FILLED AND SANDED TWICE (2) Times

 TO GET A PERFECTLY SMOOTH SURFACE

 

 

 


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CHIP FILLER REQUIRES HEATING FILLED AREA WITH HEAT GUN

FILLER MUST BE HARD BEFORE SANDING

 

 


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SANDING CHIP FILLER

"FINAL SANDING"

 

 


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TACK CLOTH

DUST REMOVAL

 

Dust removal is essential

 


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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

 

 


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FINISHED REPAIR

 

AFTER ALL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED

PROCEED TO Slip-Grip or STEP-2

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