Found the cheapest but most reliable way to paint a car
- January 9, 2024
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The velvet color, incredibly resistant to scratches and chips, suits any SUV, and especially those who plan to drive off the asphalt. This is why Raptor paint is
The velvet color, incredibly resistant to scratches and chips, suits any SUV, and especially those who plan to drive off the asphalt. This is why Raptor paint is so popular. But it has one more important “plus”: you can use it to paint the car yourself, because it is much easier than the traditional method. It’s just a matter of little things – discover the price of ‘pleasure’
In fact, RAPTOR is a trademark that hides a two-component, high-strength polyurethane coating. It is designed to protect the car body from reagents, temperature changes and, of course, external influences: it is very difficult to get chips and scratches on it.
Naturally, there are already a large number of analogues on the market with varying degrees of “similarity”, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. But they all bear the generic name “Raptor,” just as all copiers once bore the name of the manufacturer of such equipment, Xerox.
The durability of the coating is just one of the important features of two-component polyurethane paints. They also have very high adhesion to most materials that make up the car: metal, plastic, aluminum. What is attachment? Simply put: the paint adheres so firmly to the element that even rust cannot get under it!
This leads to another feature of “birds of prey” that is extremely important for ordinary people: they are very easy to paint. You can do the job perfectly even on the street, not to mention in the garage. From here on, the cover price for the end recipient naturally follows: if you can save on work, and in the painting industry this is ⅔ of the costs, then the relevance of the solution increases significantly. Sounds attractive, but how much does it really cost?
Let’s roughly calculate the cost of covering, for example, a traditional Russian SUV – a UAZ – with a Raptor. We agree that we will paint it completely, with openings, but without the engine compartment. Experts suggested that for such work we need five sets, including a bottle of colored paint and a hardener. Price – 3100 rubles for a set or 15 5000 for all. Let’s remember this number.
Next you will need five types of sandpaper, five liters of anti-silicone, bars and a sander, which will significantly speed up the process of preparing the body for applying a new coating. The myth that Raptor can be painted directly over factory paint and varnish is a myth. There will not be enough adhesion for such a coating, so the body will have to be prepared. Taking into account current prices, the above will cost another 6-7 thousand rubles. Even by car.
The most important and expensive point is the compressor and a special gun. If the latter can be bought for three thousand, an expensive and professional one for the Raptor is simply not necessary, then a compressor worthy of car paint is expensive, so it is easier and more practical to rent it: the cheapest option is 900 rubles per day or 2,700 for the weekend. That’s all we need.
Now we count: 15,500 for the Raptor itself, 7,000 at the top end for other consumables, 3,000 for the spray gun and 2,700 for the compressor. The only question is the price of colors – too much depends on the city and greed. With a broad gesture, let’s put a “three rubles” on top. Total – 31,200 rubles for everything. A box of “tea” and snacks to make work more fun – at your own discretion. It turns out to be quite acceptable, so painting with a two-component polymer will be a solution for many.
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In fact, RAPTOR is a trademark that hides a two-component, high-strength polyurethane coating. It is designed to protect the car body from reagents, temperature changes and, of course, external influences: it is very difficult to get chips and scratches on it.
Naturally, there are already a large number of analogues on the market with varying degrees of “similarity”, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. But they all bear the generic name “Raptor,” just as all copiers once bore the name of the manufacturer of such equipment, Xerox.
The durability of the coating is just one of the important features of two-component polyurethane paints. They also have very high adhesion to most materials that make up the car: metal, plastic, aluminum. What is attachment? Simply put: the paint adheres so firmly to the element that even rust cannot get under it!
This leads to another feature of “birds of prey” that is extremely important for ordinary people: they are very easy to paint. You can do the job perfectly even on the street, not to mention in the garage. From here on, the cover price for the end recipient naturally follows: if you can save on work, and in the painting industry this is ⅔ of the costs, then the relevance of the solution increases significantly. Sounds attractive, but how much does it really cost?
Let’s roughly calculate the cost of covering, for example, a traditional Russian SUV – a UAZ – with a Raptor. We agree that we will paint it completely, with openings, but without the engine compartment. Experts suggested that for such work we need five sets, including a bottle of colored paint and a hardener. Price – 3100 rubles for a set or 15 5000 for all. Let’s remember this number.
Next you will need five types of sandpaper, five liters of anti-silicone, bars and a sander, which will significantly speed up the process of preparing the body for applying a new coating. The myth that Raptor can be painted directly over factory paint and varnish is a myth. There will not be enough adhesion for such a coating, so the body will have to be prepared. Taking into account current prices, the above will cost another 6-7 thousand rubles. Even by car.
The most important and expensive point is the compressor and a special gun. If the latter can be bought for three thousand, an expensive and professional one for the Raptor is simply not necessary, then a compressor worthy of car paint is expensive, so it is easier and more practical to rent it: the cheapest option is 900 rubles per day or 2,700 for the weekend. That’s all we need.
Now we count: 15,500 for the Raptor itself, 7,000 at the top end for other consumables, 3,000 for the spray gun and 2,700 for the compressor. The only question is the price of colors – too much depends on the city and greed. With a broad gesture, let’s put a “three rubles” on top. Total – 31,200 rubles for everything. A box of “tea” and snacks to make work more fun – at your own discretion. It turns out to be quite acceptable, so painting with a two-component polymer will be a solution for many.
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Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
