Postby Duplicolor » September 26th, 2007, 4:57 pm
Applying Truck Bed Coating
Dupli-Color® Truck Bed Coating is a durable, high-impact, vinyl polymer coating that protects truck beds from impact, scratches, weather, rust and fading. It provides a durable, skid-resistant barrier that reduces road noise, prevents rust and simulates the look of a plastic bed liner. It contours to the exact shape of the truck bed area. Ideal to coat the entire truck bed or smaller applications.
Step 1:
Prepare Surface- Remove dirt, grease, wax, moisture, rust and loose paint. Clean surface with Dupli-Color® Grease & Wax Remover (CM540-CM542) or equivalent.
Step 2:
Mask Area- Mask entire area to protect adjacent surfaces from paint splatter with 3M Painters Pre-Tape (#306687) or equivalent. This will speed-up the process.
Step 3:
Sand the Surface- Thouroughly sand truck bed with coarse sandpaper (180-220 grit). For maximum results, sand upto masked area.
Step 4:
Scuff the Surface- Scuff sand glossy, hard or rusted surfaces with 3M Scotch Brite Pad (#07447) or equivalent. This is ideal for hard to reach corners and masked edge lines. For maximum results, scuff sand thoroughly up to masked edge. Truck Bed Coating can be used directly on properly prepared surface (no primer needed, apply directly to bare metal.)
Step 5:
Clean Surface- Remove sanding dust. Re-clean with Dupli-Color Wax & Grease Remover and dry cloth.
Spray Gun Application- Attach a 5-6 foot lacquer-resistant hose to gun and turn on compressor. NOTE: Check spray gun instructions before using. For best product results use the Dupli-Color® Truck Bed Coating Spray Gun. The spraying of Dupli-Color® Truck Bed Coating requires a nozzle diameter of 1/4 inch or larger.
Spray Can Application- Use at temperatures between 68º and 90º F. Ideal when used in weather conditions of 50% humidity or less. Shake can manually for 2 minutes to liquefy contents. Remove cap and use a stirring stick to scrape sides of can to uniformly mix product. Insert lacquer-resistant hose until it reaches bottom of can. A pressure setting of 30 p.s.i. or above at the regulator is suggested for test spraying. Test on an inconspicuous area and adjust pressure for desired flow and texture. Coating is ready to spray or may be reduced with up to a pint of Dupli-Color® Acetone or equivalent. Mix Truck Bed Coating and Acetone thoroughly and test spray until desired texture is achieved. Note: Additional reduction may be required due to humid weather conditions, spray gun type, pick-up tube diameter and/or air pressure. Lowered air pressure will increase coating texture and product reduction will increase product flow.
After testing apply a wet, even cover coat to surface. Adjust spray gun distance from surface to achieve desired results (distance of 4-6 inches is recommend). Use steady even strokes and keep spray gun parallel to surface. Apply coating to front half of truck bed while standing in vehicle. Wait 5 minutes between coats, then apply top coat while holding spray gun nozzle 10-12 inches from surface (adjust distance for desired texture). Additional spray gun distance from the surface will increase surface texture. Step out of vehicle and repeat application steps for back half of truck bed. For maximum coating durability a minimum of two coats is required (equivalent to 5 mils of coating). Additional application coats can be applied to build up thickness and increase surface texture as desired. Truck Bed Coating dries to the touch in 30 minutes. Allow a full 24 hours before using truck bed. For trim or touch-up work use Dupli-Color® Aerosol Truck Bed Coating #TR250. After use, clean gun spray nozzle and hose with Dupli-Color® Lacquer Thinner. Use rag moistened with Dupli-Color® Lacquer Thinner to remove any overspray.
Roller Application- Use at temperatures between 68º and 90º F. Shake can manually for 2 minutes to liquefy contents. After shaking contents, remove lid with screwdriver. Place roller pan on flat surface and pour in a small amount of product (enough to do a small 2 ft. square section). With enclosed chip brush, cut in all corners or areas hard to reach with a roller. (For optimum performance and ease, use aerosol can of Dupli-Color® Truck Bed Coating #TR250 aerosol). When rolling, start at the front of the truck bed and work backward toward the tailgate. With the enclosed 4â€
