Research Bulletin 2000-1Refinishing Procedures:
A Guide to Manufacturer's Technical Information


Glasurit, Flex Additives

Plastics Painting System

General

Today you will find a variety of plastics on vehicles which require a special painting process. The following system allows a universal treatment of all coatable plastics. Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) in pure form are not paintable. These plastics are used almost exclusively in modified form however. They are then paintable, for example: PP/EPDM.

Processing