Facia Refinishing Procedure

When refinishing a repaired or replacement facia, it is critical that the part is clean and sufficiently abraded prior to painting. Use the procedure below as a guide when refinishing polypropylene or polyurethane facias.


Polypropylene

1. Soap and water wash.

2. Wipe with wax & grease remover.

3. Abrade with gray Scotchbrite with an abrasive cleaner.

4. Apply adhesion promoter specified by paint system you're using.

5. Apply polypropylene primer or primer specified by paint system you're using.

6. Apply color coat with flexible additive.


Polyurethane

1. Soap and water wash.

2. Wipe with wax & grease remover.

3. Abrade with gray Scotchbrite with an abrasive cleaner.

4. Apply adhesion promoter specified by paint system you're using.

5. Apply epoxy primer or primer specified by paint system you're using.

6. Apply color coat with flexible additive.