U-POL RAPTOR Bedliner and Protective Coating - Tintable with Kevin Tetz

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Tinting Instructions: Visit your local automotive paint (PBE) supply store for tint. For best color match results, Tintable RAPTOR requires a urethane single stage color. If you choose to use basecoat, ask your paint supplier to leave the binder out of the formulation so it is pure pigment. The final color will appear slightly lighter than the base color. Once mixed, check the color of the tinted system before spraying and adjust if critical. For tinting, typically 5% color is required for good opacity. When tinting above 5%, product will need to be mixed out of the bottle in a suitable mixing cup. For best color control, add color by weight. For best results, use the solvent based toners from basecoat mixing systems. RAPTOR® can also be tinted with solvent based basecoats and solvent based 2K solid color isocyanate cured paints. Where 2K paints are used this will also need to be activated before use. Do not use waterbased systems to tint RAPTOR.
For further instructions on tinting and applying RAPTOR, download the TDS (www.u-pol.com/files/9837/up0821-SDS-EN) or reference the instruction sheet included in the kit box.
RAPTOR is available in Black, White, and Tintable in National Rule, 2.6 VOC Compliant and 1.7 VOC Compliant formulas. You can find RAPTOR in 1L kits, 4L kits, 2L Roll-On kits, 5L tins and pails, and 200L (55 US GAL) drums.
U-POL RAPTOR Tough and Tintable Protective Coating is a durable urethane coating that provides surfaces with a protective barrier that can withstand the toughest situations.
Developed to tolerate most climatic conditions, RAPTOR is UV resistant and won’t fade or “chalk” even after years in the sun. RAPTOR is also waterproof and protects surfaces from rust making it perfect for substrates that will be submerged in water, including salt water.
RAPTOR’s versatility makes it perfect for almost any application. Spray or roll RAPTOR on high traffic areas; it’s scratch and stain resistant and easy to clean, simply hose it off. Its flexible formulation can handle impacts without cracking, making it perfect for its most popular application as a truck bedliner.
RAPTOR is unlike other bedliners or protective coatings. 2-component urethane technology far surpasses the durability of epoxy and 1-component coatings. And in case it does scratch (which is tough to do!), RAPTOR can easily be repaired. You can’t do that with most of the other bedliners and protective coatings!
RAPTOR protects industrial surfaces in the harshest environments as well as the smaller surfaces we rely on every day. It’s durable, tintable, looks great and lasts a long time. When you need a surface protection solution that can stand up to the elements, choose RAPTOR!

[@randallthomas5207]

Hint: drop a couple of 5/16th ball bearings into the bottle when you ad the tint, to act as acitators to help mix the base and the tint, and then the catalyst.

[@naiemhaniff7062]

I love this product. I used it today on my geo tracker foot steps. Awesom products. I would always buy this product. No hastle no just easy to spray i love it thumbs up

[@JMRRebuilders]

Raptor is a great product. We have used it on a couple different projects on our channel. Absolutely love it.

[@rmmm6725]

I used Raptor, never heard of RapToe. Where did you get it?

[@BolteBuilt]

I’m a big fan of Kevin. I’ve watched a ton of videos and learn a lot. Very knowledgeable dude for sure.

[@UPOLRaptor]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@xaploq1]

Hell been watching this man since Powerblocktv

[@danlaabs5090]

@@UPOLRaptor The Preparation directions on TCP Global web site say to lightly scuff the surface. Is this sufficient vs burning through the factory paint with 180? You can paint/clear coat using scuff pads.

[@Mondoggy1986]

That’s it I’m doing it!!!

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@RippingLips101]

It was professional applied! That what gets me everyone advertising this stuff are professional painters!

[@JifferRiffic]

I'm about to spry tomorrow morning! The question to all did anyone leave their plastic parts on the truck bed and mask around them. I don't ever plan on taking my plastic top guards off

[@wims58ej]

I used this on my K5 Blazer interior and cargo area . I took everything to bare metal , sprayed with epoxy primer , then used the shutz gun [ I had to use 50 psi ] with the Raptor white tint kit . I'm really impressed with how it looks and it is very tough . It also seems to stick very well and I think just scuffing the old paint would have worked fine , but I wanted to be sure there was no rust that needed to be repaired under the origional paint . However , I was only able to get one coat on most of the front floor area before I ran out . Since it will be covered with a Stock Interiors molded vinyl floor I just decided to live with it , because I put 2 very heavy coats of epoxy on under it . My advise is get more than you think you need , because if you have to wait for more liner to arrive after you discover you didn't have enough , you will have to scuff the first coat to get it to stick . I wish I would have bought more . This is an excellent product if you dont want a grippy , rubbery type liner like Herculiner . I also like the Herculiner [ non aerosol ] because it is very tough and rubbery . I used it to line my wheel housings with a shutz gun , the rocks just bounce off of it with no chipping . Herculiner also is great for a super tough non skid for things like stair or step treads .

[@Fekillix]

Hey U-POL, I wish you guys had a video on how to clean the raptor spray gun after use!

[@foxyepoxy602]

Its easy, just run the recommended thinner through it.

[@eljefedejefes7469]

I used this stuff on my Pete 379 frame/chassis. Looks good so far.

[@jonnypage9484]

How well did it hold up though through Time my whole thing is this a rubber coating that's what I'm trying to figure out

[@eljefedejefes7469]

@@jonnypage9484 after 2.5 years of typical Colorado weather I must say it’s holding up fantastic. I had the frame sand blasted before spraying with the bedliner so that must also help with adhesion and durability.

[@eljefedejefes7469]

@@jonnypage9484 sorry I forgot to add that this turns into a hard coating not rubber.

[@deankay4434]

Jonny Page > My son started a project that he used a rubberized spray can product. It was painted over with base coat / clear and I used a heat gun & semi-rigid scraper or 1 inch putty knife. It came right off after heating it. I focused on one area with the heat gun, then hit it with the scraper while still really warm. It peeled right off. If you have this and this is your question, give it a try. I have a wagoner heat gun sold at home improvement stores. I think they sell two speed unit now, but you are heating the product, not the frame or metal. The Raptor works as it is catalyzed and works more like an epoxy that has “UV” additives and resist chips. Strange Eastwood would produce a video, pay a guy for their time and appearance, to sell product, yet not pay anybody trained to have excellent knowledge in the product, to follow up with answers. Silence is gold...en!

[@carlosnorris352]

No aluminum tanks?

[@mrmidnight32]

My friend has this stuff on his f150 and even tho I was really skeptical. Over 4 years his shit still looks good. I’m doing my Silverado with it, not ganna pay for line x or anything wild after seeing his truck still looking great

[@michaelrojas8658]

@CK_32 this was helpful, I have a 2002 f150 and was debating line x but since you say it still looks good I’ll just do this myself.

[@JayJay-wl4nj]

@@michaelrojas8658 how did it work out for u guys

[@KenFlo1000]

Do it! I've done 3 total body raptor paint jobs and it's always a great outcome. I've never had any peeling either. simple to wash. lasts "forever". cheap. Nothing to second guess guys.

[@UPOLRaptor]

Thanks for the feedback Ken :)

[@KenFlo1000]

@@UPOLRaptor I'm looking to paint another entire vehicle of mine. Do I get the U-POL family discount? 😁

[@UPOLRaptor]

@@KenFlo1000 Hi Ken, we can't offer discounts to end users unfortunately (we are manufacturers and go through the distribution channel). Sorry about that

[@ohyeahyeah1400]

0:26 offroad veHICLes

[@Tworko]

Since when did OSHA approve products?

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

I have seen so many guys spray this over bare metal and pay for it years later. I always spray metal sealer and adhesion promoter first.

[@vjyamat6527]

How do you prep parts such as plastic bumpers and fenders of say, an FJ Cruiser?

[@danlaabs5090]

The Preparation directions on TCP Global web site say to lightly scuff the surface. Is this sufficient vs burning through the factory paint with 180? You can paint/clear coat using scuff pads.

[@colorcodedtools]

Need more information on TINTING. can I add the acrylic urethane paint (in this case Blue) directly to the Raptor and spray? Will the colour match. or do I need to take the Raptor into a paint store to have some kind of tint added?

[@mattstevens8536]

Rustblasters / Rustoration Auto just use the automotive toner that a goes in to paint for color match..the ratio is in the instructions but my experience a little more worked better but mix it in a paint bucket rather than 'shake' and shoot...

[@pandoxno3]

Can tint the White Raptor liner with any tint you want? Or do you have to buy the extra tintable version of Upol?

[@braddechion4343]

Planning on spraying Raptor liner (black) using a 4 bottle kit. How long after spraying before I should reinstall my bed tie downs and tonneau cover?

[@dennisking4136]

Is it slippery when you get it wet? thinking about putting this on my boat.

[@obclark259]

Do i need to scuff inside the epoxy recoat window

[@guillermoportugalkrause6705]

Hello from Mexico , do you have Any info or video using the producto in concrete? We do maintence in a industrial park , we paint the línes and sidewalks

[@justindill836]

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado extended cab. About how much would you think it may take to do the whole truck?

[@romarazumovsky9002]

Did you sand the surface after priming it if so what grit

[@austinfarr1289]

I’m spraying bed liners with raptor at my job I can tell you I don’t hand sand I use a cup brush on a dewalt buffer

[@lokksable]

Do you need to sand down the primer before you apply the raptor liner ?

[@JSmith72188]

The video mentions adding gloss to the Raptor Liner product, I'm looking to buy 3-4 kits to do my truck frame in black and then color match and paint the entire exterior body. What product would best suit the Raptor to add an extra shine to the finish? Is it better to add a glossifier to the Raptor and spray it in one coat, or to spray a clear coat over the Raptor. Also, is there a product page for the Raptor Epoxy primer so I can order it? Thank you for all the help and great videos!

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jared. RAPTOR dries to a semi-gloss/eggshell finish, which most people find to be plenty of gloss. If you want even more gloss, you can apply a clearcoat over top. Keep in mind this isn't the best option depending on the application. Clearcoat does not have nearly the same durability and protective characteristics as RAPTOR, so if you apply to the bed of a work truck or another area that will be getting a beating, you may experience chipping of the clearcoat while the RAPTOR will still intact. Applying a clearcoat over RAPTOR on the exterior of your vehicle will probably be okay as long as you are not too hard on the exterior of the vehicle. If you have more technical questions, feel free to comment again here or call into our main office for immediate technical help at [phone]. U-POL as a manufacturer does not sell directly to the public. For the RAPTOR 4:1 ANTI-CORROSIVE EPOXY PRIMER KIT, you can find a local distributor on our RAPTOR website (www.raptorcoatings.com/us/en/stockist-finder). You can also find product information on our website here: www.raptorcoatings.com/us/en/product/raptor/bed-liner-protective-coating/raptor-anti-corrosive-epoxy-primer-kit/raptor-41-anti-corrosive-epoxy-primer-kit

[@RoadHardRoadhouse]

Ok, at the Road Hard Roadhouse, we use lots of POR-15 , i am guessing for best results to clean surface , use red scuff pad , clean again then shoot the Raptor? Thank you in advance

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hello, yes, that's correct! :)

[@mattsvintageshop2925]

can a person just use automotive glass cleaner alone for bare metal and oem and then still use it first when using basecoat clear coat?

[@andreaernestoreani9599]

I just watched your video and i Like it. Now i need a technical suggestion from you, if you please. Is possible to pinstripe on a bedliner paint? Tha painter is finishing all my motorcycle in Army green (Raptor liner) and the surface is very rough and i don't know if i can. What do you think about? Thank You

[@buckeye8480]

Whats the coolest ambient temperature you can spray a vehicle with Raptor Liner? I've got a Jeep I'd like to do before it gets to cold. Thanks!

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Buckeye. Ideal application temperature is 68⁰F (20ºC) with humidity of less than 60% but you can still spray RAPTOR in temps as low as 40⁰F. For more information about how to apply RAPTOR, check out the TDS here: www.u-pol.com/files/10999/up0820-SDS-EN

[@SuperGonggong]

good question!

[@jessevidal7121]

How much hardener do you add to the bottle. I don't believe the complete can of hardener will fit

[@stevengegg6405]

you need to try Bullyliner no mixing just shake, plll tab and spray

[@RoadHardRoadhouse]

Another question? Can you shoot the Raptor liner in two different days or shoots without color difference? Not sure if I worded that right...

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi, If you shoot it within 24 hours you will not have to resand it. The color will be the same.

[@Bodgemiester]

Can you tint RAPTOR with cellulose paint?

[@londel1767]

Hello, I heard Kevin say you can change the gloss. Im wanting to paint an army truck olive drab without the gloss. How do I remove the gloss? Also I want to make it as smooth as possible, more like a paint than a bedliner texture. What size tip should I use with an HVLP and should I thin the raptor liner?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Lon, Raptor is not glossy, it has a gloss level of less than 10. For a matter finish when applying with a texture, you can increase the air pressure and stand back dropping the final coat on. For a smooth texture see below: Mix: 3:1+15-20% thinners (good acrylic thinners) ; Gun: 1.4 - 2.0 depending on the desired finish ; Air pressure: 2.0-2.5 bar at the gun. The smooth texture will dry to a semi matte finish. Hope it helps

[@alelectric2767]

Do I need to prime or spray an adhesion promoter for the 2011 Honda Ridgeline composite bed?

[@sushigaming101]

Will this adhere well to a truck bed that is covered in composite (glass reinforced plastic) panels?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Daniel, so sorry for the late reply. Yes it does! Please follow this process; www.raptorcoatings.com/storage/app/uploads/public/5ba/35e/846/5ba35e8467119233661765.pdf

[@americanfishermen]

Can you put clear coat on it to give it a shine as if I used it for replacing the paint job

[@UPOLRaptor]

Good morning, yes you can. However, clearcoats do not have the same level of durability as RAPTOR and are more likely to chip under heavy duty use. Lightly abrade fully cured RAPTOR with a gray scuff pad. U-POL 2K clearcoats, like UP2882 and UP2872V, use the same resin system as RAPTOR so U-POL clearcoats will give the best results. Hope it helps

[@cutweldngrind]

I want to use this on a flat bed I am building for my truck. It's about 7.5' x 8' on the surface, how much will I need for it? I may paint or do the sides and rear and thats about 16sf more.

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jorge, For an 8 foot typical bed it will take 8 bottles. Each 4 bottle Raptor kit will cover 120 square feet. For ample thickness for what you are covering you will need 2 four bottle kits.

[@mr.commander3947]

very nice looking, looks very high quality and durable too, wondering how much it cost?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jimmy, you can either order it online on our distributors Websites or check www.raptorcoatings.com to find your nearest distributor. Hope it helps

[@sevensenseification]

100 ml Tint fits into the bottle??? I did it once and i think that 50ml is max because you need to shake it after filing??

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Off Driver. You're right - adding 100ml of tint is a tight fit in the bottle. In this case, you can mix the RAPTOR, activator, and tint out of the bottle, like in a mixing cup, stir, and add back to the bottle for spraying.

[@adriantellez8027]

Once it has dried can another layer be sprayed over it for added durability without issues on it bonding? For more durability?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Yes, you can! Since it’s been more than 24 hours, you’ll need to sand, degrease, and then you apply as usual. Follow the instructions in the SOP for “repairing Raptor” bit.ly/RAPTORSOP

[@mattsvintageshop2925]

how much toner did kevin add to the raptor bed liner bottle ??

[@thobert]

Hi UPol How do you prep a brand new truck if you are going to use this product as an underlining/undercoating?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Firstly you will need to identify the coating that the Raptor is to be applied to .If it is OEM paint the surface will need to be abraded with P180 and a fine scuff pad, any local break throughs will need to be treated with U-POL Acid # 8. If the coating is a 1K product it will need to be removed and the substrate preparing to the Raptor TDS recommendations which can be found at www.raptorcoatings.com. This can be identified by performing a solvent test.Apply some paint thinner to a rag and set it on a small area of the surface for 5 minutes .If there is no softening or discolouration the surface will need to be abraded with P180 and a fine scuff pad, any local break throughs will need to be treated with U-POL Acid # 8.

[@hardlymotivates2593]

Sand it, clean it, spray it

[@SgtJoeSmith]

I'm thinking of spraying a trailer with this. Steel frame and wood floor. How should I prep the wood floor? Power wash then epoxy primer? Or something else? Also how long after spraying primer to spray liner? Does it have to be done within so many hours? Or can it be done couple days apart?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Joe, Wood can be simply cleaned off, remove any unstable wood and fill if necessary. Bare steel should be epoxy primed. Raptor Epoxy primer can be overpainted up to 7-days after application without the need to sand.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@UPOLRaptor thanks

[@johnilett3317]

Is the untinted raptor material clear or other colour?

[@neilpalmer9691]

Great vid.... could this be applied with an electric spray gun?

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

Just from then thumbnail I can tell that the bedliner will never peel off

[@MrZeph22]

Great job, and video!👏

[@twatson6252]

Do you think this will seal a fiberglass bathtub bottom that has a hairline crack in the bottom. The texture i am thinking will be nice for the bottom also.

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hello, Our RAPTOR product is designed for the automotive and industrial markets, the product emits solvent odours when applied also after a duration of time, please see below recommendation below for application inside a vehicle. Care needs to be made that the liner does not come into contact with exposed skin, the eyes and if sprayed that inhalation of the spray mist is avoided through choice of suitable spray masks. All users of isocyanate cured bedliners (including RAPTOR) need to make sure that they are aware of the risks and take sufficient care to control them through appropriate selection of personal protective equipment (in some countries the type of protection needed and the training required before applying these products is mandated by the local regulators. Isocyanate monomers such as MDI or hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) do make up a very small proportion of the hardener used and will react when the product cures to form the coating. However, these have very low vapour pressures and high boiling points (314oC/597oF in the case of MDI) and will not evaporate to form fumes in normal conditions, so even if there are small amounts of unreacted monomer in the film it will not evaporate to form ‘toxic fumes’. The inhalation risk from isocyanates is only relevant and needs to be controlled when the coating is being applied (by avoiding inhalation of spray mists) not when using the truck after paint has dried. With respect to solvent emissions, the vast majority of the solvents leave the film immediately after spraying. However, it is true that a small amount of solvent is emitted from the film in the months following application. The amount released is relatively small and you will notice that the characteristic odour of a solvent based paint diminishes over time. We would always recommend that if a solvent based paint is applied in an interior setting that it is ensured there is good ventilation in the first few days following application.I hope this helps your information regards RAPTOR, this is relevant when using in confined areas and on items such as bathtubs.

[@minecraftperson999]

Just use body filler on the tub, sand it down smooth then re-spray the whole thing

[@charleswittmer2477]

I used fiberglass cloth and ved out the crack then used rage to smooth it out then used gator guard tinted a light gray two inches up the sides. It has held up ten years or so.@@minecraftperson999

[@charleswittmer2477]

Oh yeah I forgot I also put down 2k epoxy over the filler.

[@Xplorer228]

Please help. I've called your customer service but no answer. I'm planning on painting over minimal rust inside my camper van under the bed area. I've tried my best to get all the rest off and used Osho rust converter on stubborn areas, then tried my best to neutralize the Ospho which seems nearly impossible. Can I use the raptor epoxy primer over everything even if there is the inevitable Ospho residue? If so, do I then need to top coat it with anything afterwards to protect it even though it will be indoors? I also have some spots that I've used Rust-Oleum Rusty metal primer and am wondering if I can spray the raptor epoxy primer over it, will this have any Ill effects?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Mossy, sorry for the delay. For optimum results the Ospho residue will need to be removed as much as possible. The Rust-Oleum Rusty metal primer should also be removed before you apply Raptor epoxy.

[@brianstyles9687]

Can you use just a red scotch brite to go over with or do you have to use 180 grit? Asking because 180 will take me to bare metal quuckly

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Brian, Thank you for your enquiry, No, the substrate will need abrading with P180 and treating/ priming according to TDS , prior to Raptor application.

[@jeremydachs2475]

Can this product be used to seal a camper roof? Also does it come in a white color or do I need to tint it white?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jeremy, Raptor can be used on many surfaces-check the TDS to see if the substrate material is listed. Raptor is available in white or can be tinted too.

[@user-ic9yz6xw8t]

Hey!! Where did you get that from???

[@joes7329]

Is this spongy when you touch it or hard?

[@kadinabbath5143]

How well does it adhere to fiberglass? And what kind of preparation work will fiberglass require?

[@cesarpulido4896]

Just send it and clean it

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Kadin, Scuff the surface with 100-120 grit sand paper and degreased before applying RAPTOR. An adhesion promoter, like RAPTOR Adhesion Promoter (UP5024) can be used in hard to reach areas and for optimum adhesion.

[@iamnobody8474]

I want to apply this to the undercarriage of my car, with the factory undercoating already rough as it is, can I just reduce the liner 10% and spray it on or is it better to sand it all the way down to metal?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi, You can reduce it and spray it over the undercoating as long as it's not an oil based undercoating. Make sure it's clean and dust free. If there is a way to sand it I would recommend it. Hope it helps

[@iamnobody8474]

@@UPOLRaptor Awesome, thank you for confirming that!

[@mathias4060]

What tint do you put in? Is that just 2k car paint? Or what exactly is it. Also, what gun setting for lesser structure?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi, you need solvent based tint so it can be the RAPTOR ones or any solvent based tint from your usual automotive paint distributor. Hope it helps

[@davekana8388]

What's the prep for spraying over another old liner, thanks, Dave.

[@auto.motivation7724]

Dave Kana. I would wax and use a grease remover,then red scuff pad and upols. Adhesion promoter.

[@davekana8388]

Great thanks, my old coating is pretty tired, needs updated.

[@davekana8388]

@@maddawgnoll Thanks!

[@JuggernautUSAdotcom]

I respected my herculiner sprayed Dodge Ram that was looking faded… I just washed the truck at the car wash. Raptor sticks great and looks amazing! I didn’t scuff/sand anything.

[@davekana8388]

@@JuggernautUSAdotcom good to know, thanks!

[@mattsvintageshop2925]

hi , can you just use automotive glass cleaner as wax and grease remover alone and not use wax and grease remover?

[@iOoziE]

Would this stick to plastic bumpers? Do I need to scuff it down for it to stick?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi iOoziE. Yes, RAPTOR does adhere to plastic, but it take a little extra prep work. Rigid Plastic (ABF, SMC) and fiberglass: Abrade with 120-180. Clean and degrease. Flexible Plastic (TPO, EDPM, & PP): Abrade with 180-320 grit. Clean and degrease. An adhesion promoter is required for proper adhesion. U-POL GRIP#4 is recommended. For more information, look at the TDS: www.u-pol.com/files/11598/up0820-SDS-EN

[@jaypereira6903]

Hi If I am masking my door handles and painting my truck with Raptor . When should I be taking the masking tapes off ? Will the Raptor hardens over the tape and be hard to get it off ?? Thanks

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jay. You should remove the tape before RAPTOR cures, about 15-20 minutes after applying while it's still wet and setting. That's how you get a clean line!

[@jaypereira6903]

So how long does it take to cure completely?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jay. RAPTOR is touch dry within 1 hour. You can use your vehicle for light duty after 2-3 days. RAPTOR is fully cured and ready for heavy duty use after 5-7 days. Do not allow RAPTOR to come in contact with water for at least 72 hours.

[@garyshadleyii210]

@@UPOLRaptor how do you apply more than one coat if you have to wait 1 hour between coats but you need to remove tape in 15-20 mins?

[@UPOLRaptor]

@@garyshadleyii210 Hi Gary, you need to wait 1 hour between coats, and wait between 60-90 minutes after applying your final coat of RAPTOR before removing the tape.

[@warcriminal7976]

!!!WARNING!!! PLEASE READ DIY ER Hey Kevin I just started my project I bought two of the kits that rolls on. The roller naps are garbage and used the naps outta the other kit to get the one kit done. I tried calling the customer service finally after calling on and off switching between customer service and technical support I got tech support on the phone I left a message earlier on the customer service line at 8 a.m no call back. the tech guy suggests that I go BUY deck naps from local hardware store. I read that others have had problems with the roller naps. I told him that's gonna be a negative and send me some more naps now I've to reprep the surface to continue my project Suggestion is please include more naps in the kits

[@robertfix-all9806]

How many liter bottles did it take?

[@4braydenc]

How do u change the gloss of the raptor? Can u mix a high gloss with it?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Brayden, RAPTOR can be topcoated, but generally, it's not needed. RAPTOR dries to a semi-gloss/eggshell finish, which most people find to be plenty of gloss. Clearcoats do not have the same level of durability as RAPTOR and are more likely to chip under heavy duty use. Lightly abrade fully cured RAPTOR with a gray scuff pad. U-POL 2K clearcoats, like UP2882 and UP2872V, use the same resin system as RAPTOR so U-POL clearcoats will give the best results.

[@aus279561]

How do you remove raptor after it’s been applied and settled for a couple months?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Austin, RAPTOR is a coating made to last, so it is difficult to remove once cured. Once RAPTOR is cured, remove by sanding it off with P80 grit sandpaper either down to the original substrate or to bare metal. Then, respray the surface with another coating, like OEM paint colours.

[@milliethemini6369]

Can Raptor be applied to a fibreglass panel that has been jellcoated?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Marc, The jell coated panel will need to be abraded with P180 and thoroughly degreased prior to RAPTOR application. Any hard to reach areas will require an application of GRIP#4. Hope it helps

[@truebengalsfan]

Should I use 80 grit sand paper since that what the directions say to use ?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Samuel. It depends on the substrate you're applying to. Check out page two of the Technical Data Sheet for full prep instructions: www.u-pol.com/files/11482/up0821-SDS-EN

[@01AudioVideo01]

How much would I need for an 8ft bed?

[@pablorangel6792]

I have the same truck as you . How many litters did you use for this truck ??

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Pablo. We spoke to Kevin, and he used 5 liters. One lightcoat, followed by one heavy coat. 5 Liters was more than enough. One 4L kit of RAPTOR sprays 125 square feet, which is enough to spray a standard sized (6 ft) truck bed. You can find a distributor here: bit.ly/raptordist

[@atacustompainting]

I need this guys agent...from tv host, to eastwood, to upol. 😅

[@1bad69xss4]

ATA Custom Painting and LMC Truck

[@johnplate9367]

Love Kevin

[@DanS-ex6vh]

What kind of primer did you use and does it have to be primed

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Dan, We used RAPTOR Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer: www.raptorcoatings.com/us/en/product/raptor/bed-liner-protective-coating/raptor-anti-corrosive-epoxy-primer-kit/raptor-41-anti-corrosive-epoxy-primer-kit#.Xia_dcj7RPY

[@truebengalsfan]

I sprayed this on my truck floor a day ago and some if it feels rubbery how long before it’s completely hard

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Samuel, Raptor is touch dry in about an hour, and then it takes between 5 to 7 days to reach a through dry.

[@cgpnc818]

I got some of this stuff on the side of my car i have a brand new silverado. What could i use to wipe it off?(its more like a lil overspray)

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Vasek, Raptor overspray is difficult to remove. The quicker it is removed the easier it is .If the Raptor is fresh a detailers clay bar will remove light overspray.The problem with using solvents to remove is that they could attack the coating you are trying to remove overspray from. For light overspray a coarse compound polish can be used.

[@cgpnc818]

Thank you so much for replying Love the product!

[@andrewmaisch4968]

How big of an air compressor do you need to use the spray-on bed liner

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi ATM outdoors. A 6 HP compressor that generates 150 PSI line pressure should provide sufficient air supply, but is dependent on the application equipment / gun (Shultz type or gravity feed HVLP) used to apply the RAPTOR.

[@colorcodedtools]

not big

[@chieflongsock]

What was sprayed after the sanding? Primer?

[@jamesc5185]

sealer

[@rockinjohnny1199]

Did he spray epoxy primer over the entire bed? Looks like at least 2 coats. Would you recommend spraying Upol epoxy primer on the entire truck if you're going to spray Raptor over the entire truck, or just the areas that are lower and more susceptible to rusting?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi rockin johnny. It's up to you. Raptor Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer is going to offer you the best foundation for Raptor, including some pretty phenomenal corrosion inhibiting. If you don't have much corrosion or rust and don't expect it to be a problem with your vehicle, you could spot primer the trouble spots or even use ACID#8 on bare metal and GRIP#4 on hard to reach areas. For more information, read through the Technical Data Sheet for Raptor (bit.ly/TintTDS) and the Raptor Epoxy Primer (bit.ly/RPTepoxyTDS).

[@mrmidnight32]

rockin johnny extra protection and better finish. It’s not necessary but will be that little extra if you wanna do the extra step. Just like a paint job, you can either do 2 coats of clear, or 8.... 8 will obviously look better but 90% of people are good enough with just 3... I’d personally only do this if I lived in a state with extreme weather for rust protection. I live in CA where it’s not needed at all

[@foxyepoxy602]

Here is the deal. The upol Raptor coating is a polyurethane. Polyurethane by default doesn't have great mechanical adhesion to porous substrates. But epoxy does. And polyurethane has Excellent chemical adhesion to epoxy. So essentially, the epoxy primer mechanically adheres to the rough sanded surface of the truck bed. Then the Upol Raptor polyurethane coating chemically adheres to the epoxy. Making the coatings combine into one chemically, and making it actually part of the truck. In lamens terms

[@mrmidnight32]

benb023 lmao spoken like a true google engineer 🤣 Can’t speak a proper sentence but magically knows the molecular structure of poly. What a wonderful age we live in today lol

[@foxyepoxy602]

@@mrmidnight32 Industrial coating consultant of 10 years and own my own coatings company. No google needed. Sorry for the bad sentences, typing on a cracked cheap-o phone, didnt proof read. Did I give wrong information?

[@TheJoseMedina]

Does it adhere to wood? Want to apply to a utility trailer.. thanks great product

[@JSmith72188]

From what I've read about this product it will adhere to almost any properly prepared surface, including metal, plastic, wood, and cement.

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi jmed786. RAPTOR can be applied directly to stable wood so you can follow the general instructions for application. You can find the TDS here: www.u-pol.com/files/9838/up0820-SDS-EN

[@CarlosHerediaDiaz]

Where to buy in Mexico?

[@UnskilledGrappler]

I wonder if they use this in Jurassic Park

[@brandontomalewski8277]

What kind of sprayer do you need for this?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Brandon, you will need a standard application gun or our vari-nozzle application gun. Please find more details on our Website: www.raptorcoatings.com

[@robertoutlaw9901]

Is any base coat paint an acceptable tint?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Yes, as long as it is solvent-based. Good luck :)

[@theoriginalmungaman]

Why would you tint it black when they sell black?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi, the black kit is ready to use as it is. Same for the white kit. The only one needing tinting is the tintable kit indeed.

[@renthal971]

Is this the guy from the Eastwood channel???

[@UPOLRaptor]

Yes, it's Kevin Tetz :)

[@iamarillo2]

What is the maximun thickness that can be achieved with 2 kits?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jose. It's hard to say. It would be dependent on how large an area it was being applied to and the type of equipment being used (0726 gun, HVLP, rolled). As a general rule, no more than 2 coats is recommended due to increased cure time and possible solvent entrapment due to excessive mil build. Applying 2 medium coats of RAPTOR is recommended. Mil build is - 1 Coat: 230μ (9.0 MILs) 2 Coats: 475μ (18.7 MILs). Measurements are approximate and are dependent on the application method.

[@iamarillo2]

Besides the stutz gun can raptor be applied with a hopper gun?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Jose. It depends on what you mean by a "hopper gun". Some of our competitors use / require a hopper gun for applying their product. As a general rule, it is not necessary to apply RAPTOR with a hopper gun. Depending on the texture desired, typically the Shultz gun or a regular HVLP gun with a nozzle set ranging from about a 1.4 up to a 2.5 is what’s used. That being said, technically or applicationally there isn’t a reason that you couldn’t use one.. If you're talking about the type of hopper guns used in powder coating, there have very little air pressure, around 7-10 psi, and these won’t work. If you are talking about a pressure pot, yes, RAPTOR can be used with a pressure pot.

[@_captain_underpants]

Are there any examples of Raptor being used in exposed areas under wheel arches and chassis rails where they are in the direct line of fire of stones, salt and water thrown up off the tyres? If so how well does it stand up are there any testimonies from long term users? I am thinking about using it on an old landrover restoration as a protective layer in these areas and was thinking of applying it over a layer of epoxy primer and top coat to initially seal the surface then apply a couple of coats of raptor to act as a final protective barrier?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Mike, sorry for the late reply! Raptor is made for that application. More people use Raptor for overall vehicles than anything else. It holds up incredible under the vehicles. We have construction companies, emergency vehicles and just about every type of vehicle on the road using Raptor for a road protection. The application of Raptor over epoxy primer the way to do it. I hope it helps

[@davidsamano2067]

if you put raptor all over the outside of the vehicle,will it get more hot under the sun or it reduce the heat?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi David. We have not conducted “retained heat” tests but when applied following the application guidelines and thickness as suggested, RAPTOR will perform like any other exterior automotive paint coating creating no more or less heat than any other exterior coating.

[@boorhadly]

can anyone tell me what happens to the coating if you used 2x the required amount of hardener per litre?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Good morning, The product will not cure correctly with twice the amount of hardener. You should throw the mix away and start with a new bottle. Hope it helps

[@boorhadly]

@@UPOLRaptor its already been applied.. whats gonna be the end result? it didnt seem to go on in a weird way. once its rested a few days, what might i be needing to expect?

[@UPOLRaptor]

@@boorhadly Hello again, unfortunately the product will stay soft and have to be removed and re-applied.

[@UnskilledGrappler]

@@UPOLRaptor I bet it if he had just taken a bottle of Viagra pills and ground them up to a powder and mixed them in with it, it would have hardened just fine.

[@marcosvlogs3943]

Why would u clean it if ur going to sand it 😒🤔

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Marco, that's the process. Preparation is key to achieve a good job all our recommendations are worth to follow :)

[@SaltySeaDawg125]

If you don’t clean it first it will gum up the sandpaper

[@bam55sgarage77]

Actually the reason for cleaning before you sand is to not sand contaminates into the surface. Contaminates can cause adhesion issues so you should always clean before and after you sand with wax and grease remover.

[@linkinarmory]

I thought the same thing. They had to have cleaned it again after sanding, they just didn’t show it.

[@b-radfrommalibu]

If I am spraying the entire outside of my truck how long should I wait to drive it?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Erik, we recommend to wait between 5 to 7 days before using your truck.

[@ByMyRecords]

1,000 hrs is only 41 days 16 hrs So your saying the epoxy only good for a little over a month?

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hello, No, the 1000 hours is the salt spray rating for Raptor. This is an accelerated weathering test in an extreme environment. In real life it represents years of exposure. When used in conjunction with Raptor Epoxy Primer the salt spray resistence is further enhanced. Hope it helps

[@E-Z-E]

Noah hasn't returned. Think it's gonna storm that hard for that period of a time?

[@jovvanyhernandez1797]

Ok

[@tarahodgkins3980]

home resonance

[@sadsciuidae3425]

HELP just NOW SAT 22 APR 2023 ... painting truck with Raptor and ran outta paint with a quart short for a final lap ... what prep to i haveta do for the final lap attempt BTW... Just ordered a quart from TCP Global with a rush but will still take three days to get here ... PLEASE ADVISE! .... wish there was a definitive color chart every time Im on Amazon or just bouncing thru YT find a "better" color than the Mesa Gray I am now stuck with ... for those reading this my color was lighter than shown ... I think(newly discovered) Airplane Gray would have been a better choice ... Help!!!

[@Bluebird-qd2rx]

I'm not knocking the product but that is a lot of prep work that you yourself must do and my time is worth something. The cost of the product plus everything else (mask, plastic wrap, tape, sandpaper, etc) and your time, I just don't think it worth it. Just go to Line-X and get it done for about $500.

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi Bluebird, prep work has to be done for every paint work anyway... We can't apply paint on a dirty or unprepared surface as the result won't look good. Raptor is actually really easy to use and our customers literally love the product. You could give it a try and hopefully, you will also like it. It is a different product than Line-X, not the same features, and not the same budget.

[@Bluebird-qd2rx]

@@UPOLRaptor I'll stick with Line-X

[@jameslalewicz3214]

How much will I need for a 8 foot bed

[@UPOLRaptor]

Hi James, a 1 US Gallon kit should do. You could buy extra kit just in case, to avoid running out. Hope it helps.

[@jameslalewicz3214]

@@UPOLRaptor how many bottles I have 4 and I am getting 4 more I that enough

[@UPOLRaptor]

@@jameslalewicz3214 Yes James, that sounds good

[@fuerte2014]

Was that a lightning? Or a regular f150