
IXELL car painting
Maintaining and repairing a vehicle's bodywork requires specific expertise and know-how. To achieve a professional, durable result, it's important to choose the right paint based on the original colour and the desired finish, while carefully preparing the surface to be painted. In this field, the IXELL brand (part of the French Renault Group) offers a complete range of top-quality Ixell car paints , designed to meet the requirements of the most discerning professionals.
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Paint and bodywork: what you need to know
Before embarking on car painting, it's important to know a few things:
- There are different types of paint: acrylics, polyurethanes, basecoats and clearcoats.
- Paint should be chosen according to the vehicle's original colour and the desired finish (matt, gloss, metallic, etc.).
- The choice of brand is also important to ensure optimum results.
- The surface to be painted must be properly prepared by sanding and degreasing.
- The paint should be applied in several thin coats, respecting the flash times between each coat.
- We recommend using a basecoat spraygun for even application and a professional finish.
Specific features of IXELL brand paint
IXELL is a French car paint brand created by the Renault group, a major player in the automotive industry. Their products are specially designed to meet the needs of professionals looking for performance.
Here are some of the features of IXELL car painting:
- A wide choice of colours : IXELL offers a complete range of colours to suit all tastes. You can choose from classic colours (black, white, grey, etc.) or opt for more original shades (electric blue, apple green, etc.).
- Quality products: The brand is renowned for the quality of its products. Our paints are formulated to offer excellent UV, water and impact resistance, as well as optimum adhesion.
- An innovative mixing system: Thanks to its "Mix & Match" mixing system, IXELL allows you to create the exact shade you need. Simply choose the appropriate pigments and binders, and follow the instructions to achieve the colour you want.
- Ease of application: IXELL paints are designed to be easy to apply.
- In a B2B context, the brand offers competitive advantages for paint and bodywork companies
How do I apply car painting?
Here are the steps to follow to apply the paint correctly to your customer's vehicle:
Surface preparation
The first step is to prepare the surface to be painted:
- Degrease the bodywork thoroughly with a clean cloth and methylated spirits or a specific degreasing product.
- Sand the surface with 400-600 grit abrasive paper, using circular movements and paying particular attention to damaged areas (scratches, impacts, etc.).
- Clean the bodywork again with a clean cloth and a degreasing product to remove any sanding residue.
- Apply a primer to the repaired or sanded areas, following the manufacturer's instructions and allowing to dry.
Paint application
Once the surface has been prepared, you can move on to applying the paint:
- Protect areas that are not to be painted with adhesive tape
- Prepare IXELL paint by mixing it with the thinner recommended by the manufacturer, in the proportions indicated.
- Pour the paint into the basecoat spraygun tank, using a filter to remove any impurities.
- Adjust the air flow and gun pressure.
- Apply the paint in several thin coats, using even, criss-cross strokes.
- Leave each coat to dry for 15 minutes before applying the next.
Finish and clearcoat
- Once the final coat of paint has been applied, it's time for the finishing touches:
- Lightly sand the surface with 1500 to 2000 grit abrasive paper to remove imperfections and promote adhesion of the clearcoat.
- Clean the bodywork again.
- Apply IXELL clearcoat.
- Once the clearcoat is dry, lightly sand the surface again to remove any imperfections and achieve a smooth finish.
- Finally, polish the bodywork with a polish and polishing machine to achieve optimum shine.
In short, IXELL paints offer significant benefits for car painting professionals, enabling them to optimise their processes, reduce costs and enhance their reputation with quality products.
Take advantage of free delivery on purchases of 500 euros or more, and benefit from expert advice to help you choose the products best suited to your needs.
Visit our website to place your order now and give your customers' bodywork a makeover.
Take advantage of free delivery on purchases of 500 euros or more, and benefit from expert advice to help you choose the products best suited to your needs.
Visit our website to place your order now and give your customers' bodywork a makeover.