Ritocco di piccoli danni alla vernice

The paintwork is an important part of the vehicle's corrosion protection and therefore needs to be checked regularly. The most common types of paint damage are minor stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g. the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers. To help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be rectified immediately.

Materiali necessari

• Primer: speciale primer adesivo disponibile in barattolo con pennello, ad esempio per paraurti rivestiti in plastica.
• Base coat and clear coat ‒ available in spray cans or as a touch-up pen/stick¹.
• Nastro di mascheratura.
• Carta vetrata a grana fine.

Applicazione della vernice sulla superficie danneggiata

If the damage has not reached all the way down to the metal, then touch-up paint can be applied immediately after the surface has been cleaned.

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   Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.

   If the damage goes down to the bare metal, you may need to use primer first. If the paint damage is on a plastic surface, an adhesive primer should be used for better results. Spray the primer into the lid of the spray can and brush on thinly.

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   Prima della verniciatura può essere necessaria una leggera carteggiatura con carta vetrata a grana molto fine o simile (ad esempio, se ci sono bordi irregolari). Pulire accuratamente la zona per rimuovere sporco, grasso, sali, ecc. e lasciarla asciugare.
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   Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush, toothpick or similar. When the primer is dry, apply one or more coats of paint and then a clear coat, letting the paint dry between each application.

If there is a longer scratch, follow the same procedure as above, but first mask off the surrounding area to protect the undamaged paint.

Pennelli per ritocco e vernice spray sono disponibili presso i rivenditori Volvo.

¹ Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.