Putty knives & scrapers

Before starting painting your car parts, it is necessary to prepare the surface. To do this, you will need filling knives and scrapers. The first ones are mainly used for applying and spreading the primer, and the second ones are used for removing the old paint and varnish coating or glue. These are inexpensive hand tools with a spade-shaped working part and ergonomic handle. Tools that are used for elimination of paint are mostly fitted with a more sharp blade.

Types of scrapers

• Metal. They are very efficient, help to clean even large areas of surfaces quickly.
• Plastic. Do not damage the coating. They can be used, for instance, for removing glue residues from painted parts.

Types of filling knives.

• Flexible. Mainly these are made of rubber or silicone. They are suitable for working with hard-to-reach places and relief surfaces, help to give the piece a needed shape.
• Non-flexible. Can be metal and plastic. They are suitable for applying the substance to a flat surface and stirring compounds. Working surface might have a hole or side slot to get rid of the excessive material.

Filling knives and scrapers: maintenance tips

1. Use tools according to the intended purpose. For example, these instruments are not suitable for removing fasteners.
2. Do not forget to use personal protective equipment, in particular you should wear goggles.
3. Apply putty moving upwards and then spread it over. It is important to make the layer as thin as possible.
4. Remove the paint only after it has become soft under the influence of a special chemical agent or heating.
5. After the work is finished, clean the tool thoroughly at once. If the compound dries up, it will be difficult to remove it.

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