Smart/spot repairs

See how to properly process a spot repair using NOVOL SPRAY products.

Shopping list:
  • SPECTRAL EXTRA 895 – fade out thinner
  • SPRAY PREFILL+ – basecoat matching the vehicle’s paint colour code
  • CLEARCOAT
  • ACRYLIC PRIMER
  • SOFT PLUS multifunctional putty or FINISH finishing putty
  • PLUS 780 – silicone degreaser
  • tack rag
  • microfibre cloth
  • sanding block
  • plastic spreader
  • paper towel
  • masking materials: NOVOL masking paper or protective film; painter’s tape

Assess if the damaged paint area is suitable for this technology, which is intended for repairs close to the part’s edge, with the maximum repair area size equal to an A4 paper sheet.

Degrease the work area carefully with the PLUS 780 silicone degreaser.

Smooth out the work area (dent or scratch) with P180-240 grit sandpaper, choosing the grit size for the depth of the damaged area.

Blow off dust and degrease with PLUS 780.

If required, fill out original paint defects with the SOFT PLUS or the FINISH putty.

  • mixing ratio: 2-3g of hardener to 100g of putty
  • pot life: 4-6min/20°C
  • drying time: 20-35min/20°C

Smooth out the work area (dent or scratch) with P180-240 grit sandpaper, choosing the grit size for the depth of damaged area.

Blow off dust and degrease with PLUS 780.

Mask the adjacent non-work area, follow by applying the ACRYLIC PRIMER to the work area.

  • shake the can for at least 2 min
  • apply in 2 or 3 layers
  • flash-off time between layers: 5-10 min
  • drying time: 15-30 min/20°C or 15 min /60°C
  • blow the nozzle clean for 5 s

Sand the applied primer with P400-P500 grit paper dry or P800-P1000 grit paper wet, or use a grey abrasive cloth.

Blow off dust and degrease with PLUS 780.

Order the SPRAY PREFILL basecoat to match the body paint colour code.

Apply the basecoat to the work area.

  • shake the can for at least 2 min
  • apply in 2 or 3 layers
  • flash-off time between layers: 5-10 min
  • blow the nozzle clean for 5 s

Wipe the basecoat area with a tack rag.

Apply the CLEARCOAT on the basecoat, extending to the sanded down original paint coat area.

  • shake the can for at least 2 min
  • apply in 2 or 3 layers
  • flash-off time between layers: 5-10 min
  • drying time: 2h/20°C C
  • blow the nozzle clean for 5 s

Wipe the basecoat area with a tack rag.

Apply the CLEARCOAT on the basecoat, extending to the sanded down original paint coat area.

  • shake the can for at least 2 min
  • apply in 1 or 2 layers
  • blow the nozzle clean for 5 s