
IXELL hardener
Bodywork and paint professionals are constantly on the lookout for quality products to ensure a job well done and lasting. Ixell hardener is a world benchmark product that delivers exceptional results. Here's a look at the benefits of this hardener for professionals, and how to use it to get the best results.
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Benefits for professionals
Choosing the hardener Ixellhardener is to opt for a product renowned for its quality and performance.
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Optimum adhesion : Ixell hardener ensures optimum paint adhesion on different types of surface, particularly metal. This prevents the paint from peeling or blistering, ensuring a durable and aesthetically pleasing result.
- Increased resistance : By hardening the paint, Ixell hardener improves its resistance to knocks, scratches and weathering. As a result, vehicles treated with this product are better protected against external aggression and their appearance remains impeccable for longer.
- Quick drying: Ixell hardener allows the paint to dry quickly, which is particularly appreciated by professionals who want to reduce vehicle downtime in the workshop. This also prevents paint defects caused by slow drying, such as sagging or dust marks.
- Ease of use: This product is easy to use, with a simple and quick mix. It's also easy to apply, enabling professionals to achieve consistent, high-quality results, whatever their experience.
- An environmentally-friendly product: Aware of environmental issues, Ixell has developed a water-based hardener that is less harmful to the environment and to users' health. This product meets the requirements of current ecological standards and helps to protect our planet.
How to use your Ixell Hardener
To get the most out of Ixell hardener and achieve optimum results, it is important to follow a few key steps when using it:
1. Surface preparation
Before applying Ixell hardener, it is essential to prepare the surface to be painted. This involves :
- Cleaning the surface to remove all traces of dirt, grease and dust.
- Sanding the surface to improve adhesion of paint and hardener.
- Degrease the surface using a clean cloth and a suitable solvent.
2. Preparing the mixture
The hardener must be mixed with the paint before it is applied. The proportions recommended by the manufacturer, generally indicated on the product packaging, must be respected. A scale or dosing device can be used to measure the quantities of paint and hardener accurately.
3. Application of the mixture
Once the mixture has been made, it is important to apply it quickly to the surface to be painted, as the Ixell hardener tends to accelerate the drying of the paint. The use of a basecoat spraygun is recommended to achieve an even, professional result. It is also important to respect the flash times between coats of paint and hardener, generally indicated on the product packaging.
4. Finishing and polishing
Once the paint and hardener mixture have been applied, finishing and polishing can be carried out to improve the vehicle's appearance. This should be done after sufficient flash time, generally 24 to 48 hours depending on application conditions and ambient humidity.
Directions for use
For an optimal and safe experience with Ixell hardener, it is important to follow these instructions for use:
- Follow the safety instructions: When using Ixell hardener, make sure you follow safety instructions, such as wearing gloves, goggles and a suitable mask to avoid inhaling harmful fumes, and that you work in a well-ventilated area;
- Store the hardener in a cool, dry place: To preserve product quality, store Ixell hardener in a cool, dry place away from light and extreme temperatures.
- Test the mixture on a test surface: Before applying the Ixell paint and hardener mixture to the vehicle, carry out a test on a test surface to ensure that the mixture is in the right proportion and that the desired shade is achieved. This will also allow you to familiarise yourself with the consistency of the product and adjust your application technique if necessary.
- Use a paint filter: When transferring the paint and hardener mixture into the basecoat spraygun tank, use a paint filter to remove any impurities and avoid problems with gun clogging or poor application.
By following these instructions for use, bodywork and paint professionals will be able to take full advantage of the benefits offered by this hardener and achieve optimum results for their customers.
Don't hesitate to order your product now to improve the quality and durability of your creations.
Don't hesitate to order your product now to improve the quality and durability of your creations.