Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages
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Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages

What is Raptor paint?

Raptor coating in the traditional sense is not exactly paint. This is a polymeric multicomponent composition. The exact list of components that make up the paint, as well as the production technology, is not disclosed by the manufacturer. However, Raptor U-Pol is known to be an inherently fast drying polymer that does not require the classic hot application scheme.

There are a lot of differences between Raptor paints and conventional enamels used when painting cars in factories. First, this paint is an exclusive product. There are similar compounds on the market in small quantities, but they are far from the original in their characteristics. Whereas car paints are made by many companies. Secondly, this coating is not used in any automotive conveyor production. What can not be said about small factories manufacturing various metal structures.

Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages

Also, Raptor polymer paint is rarely found in the markets or in small regional stores. It is mainly sold in large partner stores of the company, which used to be explained by its low prevalence and weak confidence on the part of motorists. Although recently, due to growing demand, it has begun to appear more and more often in small retail.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the nuances of application technology. The so-called shagreen - a fine-grained relief on the surface of the paint - is a variable value. The size of the grains, their frequency and structure on the painted surface are highly dependent on the method of preparation of the paint and the process of its application. To put it simply, if you give the same paint to two painters, the output will be a coating with different roughness. Even the color will be slightly different.

This feature of the paint means that in case of local damage, you will have to at least repaint the entire element. No standard procedures with the selection or smooth transition of color can be performed in the case of Raptor paints. In addition, the master and the tool used in the process of work must be the same as during the initial painting. Otherwise, the texture of the shagreen leather may differ from the rest of the body elements.

Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages

How much does Raptor paint cost?

Raptor paint is sold in ordinary plastic or metal containers. There are bottles on sale that can be immediately mounted on the spray gun.

The price per 1 liter, when compared with conventional car enamels, is about 50-70% higher. The cost of 1 liter of Raptor paint, depending on the color, form of release and class, is in the region of 1500-2000 rubles.

Recently, Raptor paint in spray cans has been in demand. Despite the more convenient form of release, its cost is not much higher than in conventional containers.

Professional paint shops buy this paint in bulk in the simplest, unprepared form, after which they prepare it themselves. Masters involved in painting car bodies and other metal surfaces, through practice, derive the necessary consistency of the prepared paint and the technology of work.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Let's first analyze the advantages of the Raptor polymer coating.

  1. Unusual, authentic look of the finished coating. This point can be attributed to the shortcomings. When choosing a category for this feature, a lot of repainted cars were viewed. And if we consider the black version of the Raptor coating, then the unusual texture of the finished layer is definitely a plus. At a minimum, it’s hard not to pay attention to a car painted in such an unusual color.
  2. Incredibly strong protection against mechanical impact. The polymer coating formed by Raptor paint is many times more resistant to mechanical stress than conventional enamels. It is difficult to scratch it so that the scratch remains visible. And even if a sharp object manages to leave a visible mark, it is unlikely that it will be possible to destroy the polymer film to metal. But there is one caveat here: the coating must be applied according to the technology and after that it must stand for at least three weeks until it is fully cured.
  3. Protection of the body from moisture and air. If the layer of paint is applied according to the technology and is not damaged, then it creates a polymer protection that reliably isolates the metal from external chemical influences.
  4. Resistant to temperature extremes and UV rays. Raptor paint is absolutely immune to influences of this kind and does not change its color or texture in any way.

Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages

There are paints "Raptor" and disadvantages.

  1. Low adhesion. Finished Raptor will flake in chunks if applied to an unprepared glossy surface.
  2. The complexity of self-application in terms of technology compliance. For good adhesion, it will be necessary to treat all 100% of the surface to be painted with a coarse-grained abrasive. Small areas that will not have a dense mesh of notches may crumble over time.
  3. The impossibility of local elimination of the defect. At a minimum, a complete repaint of the element will be required in case of serious damage.
  4. The variability of the final result depending on the method of preparing the paint and the technology of applying it to the surface to be painted.
  5. Potential for latent corrosion. The Raptor paint peels off the metal in one solid crust. There are cases when the external polymer coating retained its integrity, but due to a small damage, a corrosion center actively developed under it. Unlike conventional car enamels, this type of paint peels off in large areas, but does not crumble, but retains its external integrity.

Despite the rather large number of shortcomings, this paint is gaining popularity among motorists in Russia.

Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages

Reviews car owners

Most motorists speak well of the Raptor paint. This is where the specificity of the issue comes into play. Repainting a body is an expensive undertaking. And if you consider that you will have to paint in an unusual format, instead of auto enamel, blow the entire body into a polymer, it becomes clear: before such a decision, car owners thoroughly study the issue and do not do this work “at random”.

This paint receives good reviews mainly for its really high resistance to external influences. Foresters, hunters and fishermen who drive their vehicles through the woods and off-road appreciate the ability of Raptor coatings to withstand abrasive mud, rocks and tree branches.

Paint "Raptor". Advantages and disadvantages

From the negative reviews about Raptor paints, dissatisfaction with motorists often slips through local peeling of the coating and the impossibility of spot repairs with an acceptable result. This problem is especially relevant for plastic elements. It happens that almost half of the coating falls off the bumper or molding at a time.

Usually, motorists with an adventurous streak decide on such experiments. Those who are not afraid to try new things. Who try, for example, paints "Titan" or protective compounds such as "Bronecor". And often such experiments end with positive emotions.

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