Small pebbles flying out from under the wheels of the car are a real pain for a motorist, because it is because of them that scratches on the paint appear. Given the condition of domestic roads, such troubles have to be encountered quite often. In the future, even small scratches can cause corrosion. To protect your “swallow” from abrasions, you should use anti-gravel coating, which will keep the car its luxurious appearance.
Product Features
Antigravel paint has a number of unique features. Such products are significantly different from other paint products for cars. If you are going to process the machine with such a composition for the first time, be sure to familiarize yourself with its main characteristics.
First of all, this is a high level of adhesion to most varieties of coatings. This ensures the versatility of the compositions, allowing you to apply a layer of antigravel on any areas that need protection. Any surface can be painted with this product without worrying about serious surface pretreatment. It is enough to go over it with sandpaper and apply a primer layer.
Antigravel treatment creates a barrier layer that can be compared to hard rubber. The surface becomes elastic, shock absorption of small stones and other debris is provided. Therefore, it is better not to save on the acquisition of such protection. Optimum layer density allows staining. The special composition gives good adhesion to any bases, and besides, it can be used to repair small cracks and chips. After drying, the layer is removed only by a mechanical method.
Another advantage: colorless anti-gravel does not distort the original color of the body and also provides the car with an anti-noise effect, that is, the sound of impacting stones will be softened. The group of compounds discussed in this article dries quickly, in vivo, and after an hour is gaining sufficient strength to make the machine more resistant to damage. After painting with anti-gravel, you preserve the material, leveling the effects of adverse factors, so that the life of the machine will increase significantly.
to contents ↑Products are available in spray cans. Anti-gravel aerosol is easy to apply, so you can easily do the surface treatment yourself, without using special equipment or any additional equipment. The spray helps to create a uniform coating without streaks and stains, in addition, it turns out much more economical than using a roller or brush.
What are the compositions
Choosing a transparent antigravel, one should take into account its varieties. They are united by almost the same composition, which is based on acrylic with the addition of rubber, which gives the very necessary elasticity.Modifying additives will help increase the strength and durability of the protective layer. There are other distinguishing features, depending on the features of the application, which will affect your choice:
- There is a textured and smooth finish. For example, anti-gravel with shagreen effect will create a feeling of a leather surface and at the same time provide better safety for the car.
- The modern market offers a good selection of car care products, so you can choose both matte and glossy options.
- When planning to cover the treated surface with other compounds, make a choice in favor of anti-gravel for painting.
- There are separate options for the body, bottom, plastic, etc. There are universal options.
- The choice of color scheme. You can buy white anti-gravel, black, gray. This is a good option if you want the shade to be as close to the color of the car as possible. Gray anti-gravel, as well as other colors, can be painted on top with an auto paint from a spray can.
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For professional use
If sprays are considered an option for "home" use, then professionals use a special nozzle gun for anti-gravity. It is more difficult to apply, you need not only a special device, but also a special skill. The main problem of anti-gravity under the gun is either too thick and does not want to be sprayed, or too liquid. Each gun needs to get used to, so it is not practical to purchase it for home use.
How to apply a spray
Proper application does not require any special knowledge and complex preparation, it is enough to treat the surface of the car in the same way as before painting. All rusty areas are cleaned, processed by a rust converter. If necessary, they are well putty and primed, having previously removed the old paint. The composition is not applied to the glossy coating, therefore the varnish is matted with a sandpaper. Glue the adhesive tape over the application borders to see where to glue and where not.
To apply anti-gravel correctly, paste tape over the thresholds from the inside, otherwise the spray may get to where it should not. The bottom of the rear wing should also be pasted. Now close the doors and put tape on them. Now you can mat the surface with sandpaper. Choose a sheet coarser, anti-gravel will soften everything. Now you should treat the machine with a degreaser, and you can apply the product.
As you can see, the benefits of antigravity are many, and using it is not difficult. The composition will help maintain the beautiful appearance of your car and protect it from corrosion. The main thing is to choose the right option and apply it correctly.
