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U-POL’s RAPTOR Tough and Tintable Protective Coating is a 2K polyurethane coating that provides surfaces with aprotective barrier. RAPTOR Tintable is also available.
FEATURES•DURABLE
Provides tough mechanical damage and stain resistant surface.
Protects against rust and corrosion.

•UV RESISTANT
Delivers a high level of fade resistance.

•WATER RESISTANT
Provides a water resistant finish, keeping moisture out and reducing rust.

•RESISTANTResistant to a wide range of chemicals including fuels, hydraulic oils, animal urine, salt water and more.

•QUICK & EASY TO USE
Easy as Fill-Shake-Shoot.
Provides excellent adhesion across many substrates.
Can be applied with Schutz Gun, HVLP gun, roller or brush.
CERTIFICATES•

FIRE RESISTANCERAPTOR has passed flammability testing for motor vehicles according to the test methods FMVSS 302, ISO 3795 &BS AU 169A.

•SLIP RESISTANCE
When used with RAPTOR TRACTION Anti-Slip Additive it produces a finish meeting ASTM E303-93.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET & PROCESS GUIDETOUGH PROTECTIVE COATINGSUBSTRATES AND PREPARATIONSubstrates

Substrate Preparation•

Original Paint•

Polyester Fillers

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SMC

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Aluminium*•

Rigid Plastic*•

E-coat*•Bare Metal*•

Fiberglass•

Concrete*•*

Galvanized*• GRP• Wood*Some substrates require additional surface preparation before applying
RAPTOR. See Substrate Preparation section for details.

To achieve best results with RAPTOR, good preparation is essential.
1. Remove all loose material and any rust from the surface to be coated.
2. Clean and degrease the surface.
3. Abrade the surface with P80 -P180 grit sand paper.
4. Re-clean the surface.
* Aluminium, bare metal, and galvanized:
Localized rub-thrus: prime with an etch primer, such as two coats of RAPTOR
Acid Etch Primer.
Large exposed areas of bare metal: Full 2K primer system required for optimum
adhesion and corrosion resistance.
***

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Rigid Plastic: after abrading, clean and degrease then use an adhesion
promoter, such as RAPTOR Adhesion Promoter or System 2003.
Wood: RAPTOR can go direct to stable wood.
Concrete: for best results, clean the surface and remove dust. Seal first withproprietary concrete sealer before applying RAPTOR.

*OEM E-Coat: scuff the surface with an coarse abrasive pad then clean anddegrease.

5.

For hard to reach areas such as internal corners etc. coat first with a suitableadhesion promoter for optimal adhesion.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET & PROCESS GUIDETOUGH PROTECTIVE COATINGMIXINGMixing Ratio
As simple as®
FILL - SHAKE - SHOOTRAPTOR : Hardener
U-POL SYSTEM 20
Fast Thinners

SCHUTZ Gun

HVLP Gravity Gun

3:1
Ready to use, no thinner needed

3:1
Up to 15-20% maximum to reduce the texture.
About 25% more coverage**Addition of thinner/reducer will affect theproduct VOC.

Simply FILL the RAPTOR coating bottle with 237ml of hardener, replace cap and SHAKE contents vigorously for atleast 2 minutes. SHOOT.
Mixing by weightGrams

Coating (A)Hardener (B)

1000g

777g

223g

500g

388g

112g

Use of an accelerator is not required.
Only mix one bottle of RAPTOR at a time. Clean gun between mixes.
Do not overtighten cap as this may cause the cap to split.
2K ISOCYANATE HARDENER••

Specially designed to provide optimum results independent of climatic conditions and size of repair.
RAPTOR hardener must not be used on its own, it can only be used with RAPTOR coating.
Shelf Life

12 months in unopened containers. Lids must be replaced after every use.

Storage Temperature+5°C (41⁰F) - +25°C (77⁰F)

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET & PROCESS GUIDETOUGH PROTECTIVE COATINGAPPLICATION
Standard Schutz Application

1. Remove cap from RAPTOR bottle with the mixed RAPTOR.
2. Attach the RAPTOR bottle to the U-POL SCHUTZ GUN.
3. Adjust the air pressure to 2.75 - 4.10 bar (40-60 PSI).
4. Apply to the prepared surface with an even sweeping motion to obtain thedesired texture.
5. If applying additional coats allow to flash off for 60 minutes between coats.
U-POL recommends that you spray a test panel with RAPTOR first to ensure
the desired texture is achieved.

How to achieve common textures with a U-POL Schutz Gun;
1.

Standard texture through Schutz Gun:
Ø 4 Bar (60 PSI)Ø Distance from object 50cm (18")Ø 2 coats with an even sweeping motion

2.

Coarse texture through Schutz Gun:Ø Mix RAPTOR and allow to stand for 10-minutes
Ø 3 Bar (45 PSI)Ø Distance from object 50cm (18")Ø 2 coats - 1 even sweeping motion, 2nd dropping the coat over the first

How to achieve common textures with a HVLP gun;3.

Fine texture through HVLP gravity fed gun, 1.6-2.0mm
Ø Add 15% reducer
Ø 2 Bar (29 PSI)Ø Distance from object 20cm (>8-10")
Ø 1st coat even wet coat, second coat reduce pressure and material flow to achieve a fine mist

4.

Standard texture through HVLP gravity fed gun, 1.6-2.0mm
Ø Add 15% reducer
Ø 2 Bar (29 PSI)Ø Distance from object 20cm (>8-10")
Ø 1st and second coats applied as even wet coats

The above recommendations are based on our experience with RAPTOR and represent only a few
examples of the types of textures that can be acehived. It is recommended that a trial application is made tofine tune the finish before applying onto the finished object.

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Rolling RAPTOR

1. Pour mixed RAPTOR into a suitable paint tray.
2. Cut in all corners and hard to reach areas with a brush.
3. Apply using an open textured roller.

4. Load roller with the product and apply slowly using medium pressure.
5. Rolling on RAPTOR results in a lower build. Additional coats will benecessary. When applying additional coats, observe 60 minute flash off
period between coats.
Do not use in extreme cold or hot temperatures.
Ideal application temperature is 20ºC (68⁰F) with humidity of less than 60%.
Coats

U-POL recommends applying 2 medium coats of RAPTOR.

Build / microns
As applied using SCHUTZ Gun

1 Coat: 230μ (9.0 Mils) 2 Coats: 475μ (18.7 Mils)
All measurements are approximate and are dependent on the application
method. See document "Indicative Consumption" for a variety of applications
available from www.u-pol.com.

Flash-off / min @ 20°C (68⁰F)
Between coats

60 minutes

IMPORTANT! Do not place heavy loads on the surface until RAPTOR is fully cured. Please see dry times below.
Drying Times
Touch Dry @ 20°C (68⁰F)

Less than 1 hourLight Duty @ 20°C (68⁰F)

2-3 days

Through Dry @ 20°C (68⁰F)
5-7 days
Reducing flash off time, excessive film build and/or reduced temperatures will alter drying time. Do not allow
RAPTOR to come in contact with water for at least 72-hrs.
Higher temperatures will result in shorter flash time and colder temperatures will require a longer flash time. Higher
film builds will extend the final cure time.
Baking

RAPTOR can be baked for 30 minutes @ 60°C (140⁰F). Baking will
speed up the initial cure, but it is still recommended waiting 7 days forregular use.

I.R. Cure

I.R. curing is not recommended.

Over Painting

RAPTOR can be overpainted with most modern paint systems. When
overpainting, prep the surface as follows:
1. Let sprayed RAPTOR dry for 24 hours.
2. Abrade with a fine abrasive pad.

3. Clean and degrease.
Adding RAPTOR TRACTION Anti- See RAPTOR TRACTION Anti-Slip Additive SOP .
Slip Additive

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET & PROCESS GUIDETOUGH PROTECTIVE COATINGPROPERTIES
Data
Flash point-18°C (-0.4⁰F)

Solid content

Approx. 57 %Specific gravity

Approx. 1120g/l (9.18lb/gal US)

Chemical Resistance•Diesel: No effect•

NaOH: No effect•Petrol: Resistant to splashes•

Bleach: No effect•Xylene: Resistant to splashes•

Alcohol: No effect• Hydraulic Oil: No effect• Urine: No effect
For further information see document entitled "ASTM D1308" available on www.u-pol.com for resistance tohousehold chemicals.
Dielectric breakdown

4.8 kV/mm (122 V/Mil) ASTM D 149

Temperature Resistance-18°C to 100°C (-0.4⁰F to 212⁰F)
STORAGE & VOC INFORMATION

Shelf Life

2 years from date of manufacture in sealed original containers.

Storage
Equipment Cleaning

RAPTOR should be stored in cool, dry conditions in the original containers.
Clean spray gun in-between mixes. All equipment should be thoroughly washedwith acetone immediately after use.

VOC Information

The EU limit for this product (product category: IIB(e) in ready to use form is840g/litre.
The VOC content of this product in ready to use form is 486g/litre.
Description
RAPTOR Black 711mL
RAPTOR Black 3.8L Kit
RAPTOR Black 200L DrumRAPTOR Hardener 1L
Schutz Gun

Case Qty
111
1GUN/VN

Vari-Nozzle Application Gun

6

RAEP/ALRAPTOR Acid Etch Primer 450ml Aerosol

6

RAAP/ALRAPTOR Adhesion Promoter 450ml Aerosol

6S2003/1

SYSTEM 2003 Plastic Primer 1L

6S2003/AL

SYSTEM 2003 Plastic Primer 450ml Aerosol

6RLTR/SMRAPTOR TRACTION Anti-Slip Additive 200g Sachet

20Order CodeRLB/1
RLB/S4OWNRLBV/200
RLH/1
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET & PROCESS GUIDETOUGH PROTECTIVE COATINGIMPORTANT: FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. Read full instructions before use.
This product contains hazardous materials and therefore appropriate personal protective equipment should always be used. Please refer tothe label and consult the material safety data sheet for full handling instructions and personal protection information. U-POL disclaims any liability
where the user does not wear the recommended personal protective equipment. The above data is for information only and may change without priornotice. It is the Buyers responsibility to ensure the suitability of the products for their own use and check the up-to-datedness of this information. The
recommendation of use of our products and application are based on our knowledge and experience. Please refer to the label and consult the material
safety data sheet for full handling instructions and personal protection information. These are available via your local stockist or via the U-POL website
at WWW.U-POL.COM. U-POL is not responsible for the results obtained by others over whose methods we have no control and thereof U-POL is notliable for consequential or incidental damages including loss of profits.
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