Has anyone here painted there removable top using this product?
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U-POL Raptor Gm White Urethane Spray-On Truck Bed Liner & Texture Coating
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I haven't yet, but it's what I plan on using.
Seen it used on several tv show projects, it seems to produce positive results.
Seen it used on several tv show projects, it seems to produce positive results.
Used it on the inside of my Blazer, floors and bed. Play with air settings to change texture. I plan to use it on my top as well.
The spray cans matched well and shot a nice texture on some brackets and small touch up areas.
Edited to add; My understanding is the the Raptor type products are basically a thick or high solid paint. Thinning and using different guns/tips will change texture quite a bit. The raptor gun shot a heavy texture, while a spray gun (Harbor Freight) could shoot a fine or moderately textured coat depending on pressure, distance, and flow settings. Varying distance with the aerosol can also altered texture.
The spray cans matched well and shot a nice texture on some brackets and small touch up areas.
Edited to add; My understanding is the the Raptor type products are basically a thick or high solid paint. Thinning and using different guns/tips will change texture quite a bit. The raptor gun shot a heavy texture, while a spray gun (Harbor Freight) could shoot a fine or moderately textured coat depending on pressure, distance, and flow settings. Varying distance with the aerosol can also altered texture.
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U-POL has a spray gun with the kit. Depending upon air pressure the texture will change.
I just got done doing this on my buddy k5 top, it came out pretty nice I like it.
Did you use the U-Pol raptor product? How did you prep and apply? How was the result for the texture?
Prep was just wipe it down with some denatured alcohol, we had to fill in a sun roof so it took lots of filler. Texture came out really good, I'm impressed. When I get home in a few days I will try and snap a picture.
Here is a picture, it was in the drying process but it came out much more uniform
You happy with it?
Yes came out looking new.
Was there different textures used in different years? My '77 top still has the original finish and the texture is quite different.
Does this texture look too course?
How is your texture different?
Ukjimmyfan
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I spoke to a raptor rep face to face. He reckoned correctly thinned with the right nozzle on a gravity feed gun you can have a smooth finish.
Not everyone wants an underbody ripple finish.
I believe it's a UK product.
Certainly sticks to anything and hard to remove so mask well.
Not everyone wants an underbody ripple finish.
I believe it's a UK product.
Certainly sticks to anything and hard to remove so mask well.
Now, I'm not 100% positive that mine is original, but I do believe it to be. About half of the truck's lower panels are original paint still. But anyway, my texture is much more mild. It's actually a glossy finish, but with a very mild and widespread texture.
That's how my 76 was
