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u-pol raptor flash time?

lagbolt

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Reading the directions it says to allow 60 minutes between coats for flash time at 68f. Im going to be shooting the raptor liner on sunday and the weather channel says high of 64f and a low of 60f outside. My question is what should my flash time be at 64f or should I wait for warmer weather? If I do wait to shoot probably be until next year because its only going to get colder. Also would be holding me up other things that I would need to get done on the bronco.
 

a74ranger

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We sprayed in about 85 degree weather this summer and waited about 15 min between coats. Call Raptor and they will put you in touch with a rep that is very helpful in answering any questions you may have.
 

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... Call Raptor and they will put you in touch with a rep that is very helpful in answering any questions you may have.

^^^Good advice. I did this and their regional rep called me back quickly and talked me through the prep options in detail. It was about a 20 minute discussion, and after following his advice the application turned out great. It was in the low 60's for me too, no need to wait until next year if you get on it soon.
 
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Thanks guys. I have everything ready to go for Sunday. So it looks like I'll give them a call tomorrow.
 

airbur

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Lol.....you guys are so technical! I just hooked the bottle up and started spraying! Raptor is very forgiving.

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airbur looks great. How many coats? How long between coats?
 

BronCowie

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Lol.....you guys are so technical! I just hooked the bottle up and started spraying! Raptor is very forgiving...

I think it was bknbronco that said it was so easy his kids could do it... too true, this stuff sprays on like tar, no runs unless you get spray-crazy. :)
 

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I think it was bknbronco that said it was so easy his kids could do it... too true, this stuff sprays on like tar, no runs unless you get spray-crazy. :)

10-4 on that. I was even surprised that the over spray was nill and it was a very clean application. I shot in in the back yard but id have to guess that even in a garage over spray would be nill. Id poly off the entire truck just because, but you will be surprised that you can shoot right next to your tape line and that's about as far past as it goes. Its great. Nothing blowing into the neighbors yard.

Never seen a product offered in a kit with gun that's so cheep and so easy to get it perfect. I did my front bumper 3 years ago to test wear and UV resistance and it look like it did the day I shot it. 2 coats. play around with air pressure a bit to get the texture you like. Pull tape just after 2nd coat is down. It says a hour at 68deg then if its 60 deg give it a hour and 15 min.

I have a tintable kit that im saving for my interior or my roll cage. Cant decide on a color yet%)

One thing I will say though is that I don't believe raptor liner a great choice for a bed liner material because its so hard. If it were a bit more rubbery things wouldn't slide around as much. Also as far as a undercoating I don't think its a great choice because its so hard that you hear every rock and sand particle hit it. I used it on my underside of my glass tub and its perfect. But if I were going for noise cancellation I would go another route. I think for a lot of reasons it is a perfect product though for like shooting a bumper, cage, even entire body. Its perfect for under the hood cause you want it hard and easy to wipe down. It would be awesome for axles and even your frame.

Im curious as to how well it wears under you feet expecially around the right foot in the drivers floor area. Without mats would it wear very fast???
 
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bknbronco

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Also I toyed around with the idea of shooting my interior one color 2 coats than coming back over with a light coat of a totally different color for a speckled look to hid wear and tear and for a cool look.

Id like to paint my bronco Gecko Green and the interior Crush Orange. Raptor the interior of the tub Crush Orange, and speckle it with some Gecko Green???. Kinda wild....but ill redo it all again down the road im sure. Or just cover it with carpet.
 

allenfahey

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Reading the directions it says to allow 60 minutes between coats for flash time at 68f. Im going to be shooting the raptor liner on sunday and the weather channel says high of 64f and a low of 60f outside. My question is what should my flash time be at 64f or should I wait for warmer weather? If I do wait to shoot probably be until next year because its only going to get colder. Also would be holding me up other things that I would need to get done on the bronco.

60 minutes is just a guide line, it can take longer or set quicker. There are a few other things that affect flash times with a urethane. Temperature, air flow, and thickness. If you put it on heavy it will take longer to dry. Too much airflow it can tend to look flashed off on the surface but not underneath. Flash is when it gets past tacky, it shouldn't get stringy when you touch it. (Touch the paper not the body) When a finger print is left it's ready for the next coat, just check it every 15 minutes. There is a large window of application for this stuff.
You could shoot it at 50 degrees, it will just take longer for it to flash. I think U-POL includes their medium hardener. You could probably use fast hardener but it's always better to choose a slower hardener than one that is too fast. Too fast it will trap solvents and skim the surface., eventually those solvents will come out. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Take pictures:)
 

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Does anyone stock this stuff locally, or is it only purchased over the net?

Jeff

When I sprayed the bed on my Volvo I already had a Shultz gun and some U-POL hardener from work. I only needed 8 bottles of bedliner, I called my local auto body jobber and got them the next day. I'm almost 100% sure you can get it locally especially in the Atlanta area.
 
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I got my from TCPglobe online for $124.99 including shipping from CA to NJ.
 
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