Glasurit A-A-40 Texturising Additive: how to use it in the body shop and what are its technical characteristics?
What is Glasurit A-A-40?
In the automotive repair sector, the A-A-40 texture additive has been specially developed to enable body repairers to obtain texture effects that are faithful to the original finishes, while maintaining the technical quality of Glasurit products.
What are the characteristics of the Glasurit Additive?
The Additive is suitable for use with Clearcoats from the AraClass range. This product is a specific additive designed to be incorporated into Glasurit Clearcoats or paint bases to create a controlled textured or granulated effect. Its main characteristics are :
1- Versatile formula:
Compatible with several Glasurit paint systems (base, Clearcoat, topcoats, Thinner).
2- Adjustable texturing effect:
Texture intensity to be modulated according to Additive dosage and gun settings (pressure, Nozzle and application distance).
3- Mixing stability :
Excellent integration with the Paint without altering the quality of application or the durability of the film.
4- Homogeneous appearance :
No irregularities or build-up.
What are the benefits of Thinner Additive A-A-40?
This professional product brings a number of benefits to car body shops:
1- Faithful reproduction of original textures:
Essential for restoring textured Plastic components (bumpers, mirrors, mouldings...).
2- Flexibility of use:
It allows you to create different structures (fine, medium or coarse) depending on the application setting and the percentage of additive added.
3- Saves time:
This texturising agent makes it possible to structure directly when painting, without the need for additional products or extra steps.
4- Excellent durability:
A-A-40 provides the same mechanical and chemical resistance as traditional finishes.
5- Fast, economical solution:
Using this product avoids the need to replace damaged Plastic components by offering an aesthetic, long-lasting repair.
How do I use Eco Balance A-A-40 Texturising Additive?
1- Preparing the substrate:
Thoroughly clean, degrease and sand the surface to be textured. If necessary, use a Plastic Primer as recommended on the technical data sheet.
2- Mixing :
Add Additive A-A-40 to the finishing product (Matt basecoat, Clearcoat or lacquer). The percentage of Additive may vary according to the desired texture effect.
3- Adjusting the paint spray gun :
Adapt the pressure, the Nozzle and respect the spray distance guaranteeing high quality results.
4- Application to bodywork :
Apply in criss-cross layers or in successive passes until the desired texturing effect is achieved. Leave a Flash-off between layers as required.
5- Drying time :
Drying time at 60°C is 30 minutes.
Glasurit A-A-40 Texturising Additive is the ideal solution for workshops wishing to combine aesthetic requirements with productivity. Its ability to faithfully reproduce original textures enables invisible repairs to be made to plastic components, guaranteeing the strength and longevity expected in professional car repair.
