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TAMEX GW520 PONÇAGE À L EAU OU EN SEMI- HUMIDE Wet or damp sanding POLYMEX - SR 590 GW 520 TAMEX : Important cutting power (wet or damp) SR590 POLYMEX : the most efficient damp sanding process USE : Wet sanding solution providing a very high cutting power. The use of TAMEX with the new types of pads limits the water constraints (reduced consumption of water, insignificant water projection ). Advised for sanding of sealer in grit P800 and P1000, for all paint scouring works and particularly efficient for wide area sanding. The mesh disc adheres to the pad by capillary attraction. Long-lasting product. Openwork structure which decreases the clogging of the product. Time saving. Optimal use of the 2 abrasive sides. The water use allows the evacuation of the sanding mud. TECHNICAL DATA : Screen cloth, aluminium oxide, resin. The new pad generations, designed for TAMEX, permit a semi-wet sanding. Indeed, with a simple humidification of the worked area and of the sponge pad, the TAMEX will offer all its efficiency. TAMEX sanding requires the use of specific machines which PRIMEX is keen on recommending. USE : An efficient solution for the damp sanding for primed body part (grits P600 and P800). For machine (Ø76mm) or a hand working (cut sheets + sanding block). A simple humidification of the abrasive or of the sanded area is enough. Lifetime much higher than any other wet sanding product on the market. Optimal finishing. No dust. A minimal humidification, which limits the constraints coming from the use of water. TECHNICAL DATA : Polyester support, aluminium oxide, resin. LW 620 FLEXIBACK Si : The most popular PW620 PRIMEX : The most economical USE : Economical solution for sanding of sealer from grit P600 to P1200. Other uses: Scouring of old paints (grits P120 to P150), Roughening of the surface before priming (grits P240 to P400), Touching up on varnishes (grit P1500). TECHNICAL DATA : Waterproof oiled paper, silicon carbide, resin. USE : The most popular solution for the sanding of sealers from grit P600 to P1200. Other uses: Scouring of old paints (grit P180), Roughening of the surface before priming (grits P240 to P400), Touching up on varnishes (grit P1500). Easy and fast to use (wet and sand!). High flexibility. A homogeneous sanding (very good finishing). A high cutting power (silicon carbide grit). TECHNICAL DATA : Waterproof latex paper, silicon carbide, resin. Also available in Aluminium oxide, and particularly velour back cut sheets 72x123mm, Grits P240, P400, P600 and P800. page 2

Dry sanding GW 520 TAMEX : DRY SCUFFING The e-coating preparing solution LR 880 PRIMIUM : The high performance solution USE : To prepare the part before priming (body parts without sealer). Dry hand use: TAMEX P400 to P600, either on the rubber hand pad (velcro system) or with a PROCHIM tack rag (the PROCHIM provides the clamping and also removes the dust). Dry TAMEX scuffing allows a total removal of the defects, even the ones that can hardly be seen but which will be accentuated by the various following coatings. TAMEX brings time saving and a enhanced finishing. Working on both sides with PROCHIM tack rag. TECHNICAL DATA : Screen cloth backing (with velour back for the rubber hand pad use), aluminium oxide, resin. USE : High performance solution for the mastic softening (P240 to P320), dry sanding of sealers (P320 to P500), matt finishing before coating lacquers. Other uses: Finishing on sheet metal from grits P150 to P180. High lifetime because of the anti-clogging property. Optimal finishing. Very resistant. Quick material removal TECHNICAL DATA : Latex paper, treated aluminium oxide, resin, anti-clogging treatment. To be used with a rubber hand pad or directly with a PROCHIM tack rag. Main sizes used Discs Ø150mm P240 to P500 Cut sheets 72x123mm P80 to P500 LR590 AUTOCLEAN : The polyvalent solution USE : Polyvalent abrasive adapted to many needs for coating tasks. In particular: Scouring (Cut sheet 72x123mm P40 to P80). Truing of polyester filler (Cut sheet 72x123mm P80 to P150). Polyvalent product with many sizes and shapes (discs, sheets, strips, rolls). Economical. Anti-clogging. TECHNICAL DATA : Latex paper, aluminium oxide, resin, anti-clogging treatment. Main sizes used Discs Ø150mm P240 to P400. Cut sheets 72x123mm P40 to P400. page 3

TAMEX GW520 PONÇAGE À L EAU OU EN SEMI- HUMIDE Cutting, scouring and snagging POLYMEX - SR 590 Cutting and snagging wheels Laminate quick change discs For a high precision work Socatt USE : Cutting of joined body parts with a flat disc from Ø76 to 125mm, thickness from 0,8 to 1,6mm. Scuffing welding joints with a flat disc Ø76mm, thickness 4,8 or 6,4mm or with a depressed centre disc from Ø115 or 125mm, thickness 6,4mm. High performance wheel which allows a decreasing cutting time and a high productivity. TECHNICAL DATA : Wheel with a reinforced structure, aluminium oxide grit. Shapes and other grits: See price list. Lockit USE : Designed for scouring difficult access areas: Scouring of steel Ø51mm P36 to P80. Scuffing welding joints Ø51mm P36 to P80. Can be used on a handable grinder for all snagging works which require accuracy. Quick change clamping system (Socatt or Lockit) for a high productivity. TECHNICAL DATA : Double rigid cloth support, aluminium oxide, resin. Flap discs Snagging and HIGH PERFORMANCE finishing USE : Polyvalent Abrasive adapted to many needs in body repair. In particular: Scouring of steel (Ø115 to 180mm discs from P40 to P80). Scuffing welding joints (Ø115 to 180mm discs from P60 to P80). Can be used on a handable grinder for all snagging, scouring, scuffing and polishing works on metal. Good balance between a high cutting power and a good finishing level. TECHNICAL DATA : Bound backing cloth, zirconium, resin flask. Shapes and other grits: See price list. page 4

PR 777 REDOXAL The HIGH PRODUCTIVITY solution USE : High productivity solution for various operations: Softening often steel works (disc from P60 to P120). Scuffing of all paints and preparing the mastics (P80 to P120). An optimal productivity is achieved with a sanding machine. Important cutting power. High resistance (traction and tear). Important lifetime (make and size coats). High finishing level (closed grit distribution for a smooth finish). TECHNICAL DATA : Heavy paper backing, friable aluminium oxide, resin. Scouring of paint Main sizes used Discs Ø 150mm P60 to P120 An optimal productivity is achieved with a sanding machine. FR 748 FIBRE DISCS The most powerful coated abrasive USE : Abrasive solution with a central clamping for handable grinding machines for all snagging and scouring works on metal. Scouring of steel (Ø115 to 180mm from P36 to P80). Scuffing soldered joints (Ø115 to 180mm from P36 to P80). High productivity due to a high cutting power. Long lifetime. Resistant to tearing (the product resists to high rotating speed and pressure). Resistant to the heating. TECHNICAL DATA : Vulcanized fibre backing, aluminium oxide, bore 22mm (star hole). Scouring of steel Main sizes used Discs Ø 115 to 180mm P36 to P80 page 5

Accessories POLYMEX - SR 590 SANDING BLOCKS AND RUBBER HAND PAD Velcro sanding blocks 70x121 Also available with a stiffening support in order to increase rigidity of the block. Velcro mouse sanding block with humidifier Indispensable accessories for damp sanding of primers. Mouse form with integrated sponge. Hand rubber pad Ø145mm Velcro for abrasive disc Ø150mm. Recommended for the Dry TAMEX sanding. PADS Self-adhesive or velcro pads Plain, 6 holes, 8 holes PROCHIM Tack Rag Tack rag composed of an openwork cloth with a sticking resin. A real sponge for dust. PRO- CHIM removes all harmfull particles for the treatment on metal, paints and varnishes. Velcro pads Universal holing (can be adapted to most kind of perforations). ABRASIVE SPONGE Abrasive sponge 115x140mm, used for dry or wet sanding on areas which are difficult to access. Only one abrasive side on a soft rubber backing, guarantying a comfortable and accurate work. Available in 3 grits: medium, fine and very fine. BRITISH Abrasive made of non-woven nylon fibres that allows a controlled finishing on the areas which are difficult to access (joints, interior of doors ). Soft and flexible, the BRITISH can be used for dry and wet sanding with all kind of removers. Red : (very fine) preparing replacement parts. Grey : (ultra fine) preparing joining areas before painting. Roll of 114mmx10m, lot of 60 pre-cut sheets 115x230mm or lot of 10 sheets 152x229mm. SAFETY ACCESSORIES Self-adhesive Masking tape Rubber designed to answer to all the paint masking needs in the body shop. Resistant to high temperature (80 ). Adapted to paint cabin. Kraft paper For all masking operations before applying various paint qualities. Non-porous paper. Glazed waterproof side. page 6

Finishing and polishing products LW620 PERFEX MICRO ABRASIVE : Super finishing abrasive USE : For the finishing touch up in order to remove some defects on paint and varnishes (spots, runs of paint ). For hand use or sanding machine. ADVANTAGE: High finishing level with a wide range of grits from P1500 to 4000. TECHNICAL DATA : Latex support, silicon carbide, resin. PERFEX Polishing Paste USE : 3 polishing pastes for the pre-polishing, polishing and lustring. Can be applied on paint and varnishes, on metal or plastic. ADVANTAGE : High finishing level, paste used within a one step polishing process by the most demanding European car manufacturers. TECHNICAL DATA : Paste composed of more or less aggressive aluminium oxide abrasives according to the required polishing level. Polishing foam PERFEX Velcro polishing disc Ø76mm (thickness 25mm), designed in polyurethane rubber (100%), and used for finishing touching up, renovation and polishing. 3 colours / aggressiveness: yellow (coarse), blue (medium), orange (fine) Felt-liked polishing disc PERFEX Velcro polishing disc Ø76 and 130mm Designed for finishing touch up. Lamb wool PERFEX Velcro polishing disc Ø76 et 135mm composed of natural wool (100%) PERFEX Sanding Block Designed for the use of PERFEX daisy discs. To be applied on paint and varnishes on metal and plastic. PERFEX Humidifier For humidifying the daisy disc if necessary in order to increase its cutting power and lifetime. Micro fibre cleaning cloth PERFEX Micro fibre 30x40cm, composed of polyamide (20%) and polyester (80%), used for finishing cleaning. Non-woven micro fibre 40x40cm, composed of polyamide (50%) and polyester (50%) used for cleaning. SAFETY ACCESSORIES Anti-dust masks Protection against non-toxic and low-to-average toxicity solid and liquid aerosols. For hand and machine sanding operations with polyester resin, glass fibres, electrostatic pulverisation of powder paint. Norm EN 149:2001. FFP2D, CERTIFIED CE Anti-dust masks. Protection against non-toxic and low toxicity solid and liquid aerosols. For hand and machine sanding operations Norm EN 149:2001. FFP1D, CERTIFIED CE page 7

Repairing a body part POLYMEX - SR 590 PREPARING THE PART BEFORE PRIMER Target : After straightening out the steel, it is necessary to scour the area which needs to be repaired, in order to correctly prepare it before primer. Step 1 : Straightening out the steel. Step 2 : Scouring the steel. Step 3 : Laying down the mastic. Step 4 : Preparing the mastic. Step 5 : Softening. Step 2 : Scouring of steel Solution N 1 : Velcro Cut sheet LR590 AUTOCLEAN 72x123mm, aluminium oxide, P40 or P80 (with a velcro sanding block 72x121mm). The most popular solution and value for money solution. Solution N 2 : Laminated quick change disc, Ø51mm, aluminium oxide, P36 to P80. For a precision work, specially designed for sanding difficult access areas. Solution N 3 : Flap disc, Ø115 or 180mm, aluminium oxide, P40 to P80. The best balance between high cutting power and good finishing. SANDING A PRIMED AREA Target : After priming, it is necessary to poll out some defects (spots, runs of paint ) before painting. Dry hand sanding Machine Dry sandin Operation : Laying the block on the area and sanding circularly to spread the touching up area and to get a smooth area. Never spreading out the dust but removing it towards the exterior. Products : Velcro cut sheet LR880 PRIMIUM, 72x123mm, aluminium oxide, P400 for single layer coatings or P500 for two layer coatings (Hook sanding block 70x121mm). Clean the cut sheet in order to increase its lifetime. Products : Velcro disc LR880 PRIMIUM, Ø 150mm aluminium oxide, P400 for single layer coatings or P500 for two layer coatings. TOUCHING UP AND FINISHING Target : After painting, it is necessary to poll out some defects (spots, runs of paint ). Step N 1 : Preparation before sanding. Step N 2 : Sanding defects. Step N 3 : Polishing. Step N 1 : Preparation before sanding Step N 1 : If necessary, polling the defect. This operation consists in cutting short the defect, thanks to a sharp tool designed for the purpose. Step N 2 : Laying the daisy disc LW 620 PERFEX P1500 to 4000 on the sanding machine or on a hand block PERFEX (dry or damp sanding). Step N 2 : Step N 3 : Going for damp sanding, using PERFEX humidifier with demineralised water, will increase both cutting power and lifetime of the daisy. page 8

Step N 4 : Preparing the mastic Step N 5 : Softening Solution N 4 : Fibre disc FR748, Ø115 or 180mm, aluminium oxide, P36 to P80. The most powerful abrasive for a very high cutting power. Operations : After laying down the mastic, starting the preparation with a grit from P80 to P100 and finishing with grit P150. Hand sanding with the velcro sanding block 70x121mm. Products : Velcro cut sheet LR590 AUTOCLEAN, 72x123mm, aluminium oxide, P80 to P150. Also possible with cut sheets LR880 PRIMIUM. Operations : In order to remove the scratches, using an orbital sanding machine with an abrasive disc Ø150mm. Making sure always sanding around the mastic without touching it. Products : Velcro disc LR880 PRIMIUM, Ø150mm, aluminium oxide, P240 to P320. g Damp hand sanding Other damp sanding solutions Products : Cut sheet SR590 POLYMEX, aluminium oxide, P600 for single layer coatings or P800 for two layer coatings. 3. Wiping. Never spreading out the dust but removing it outside. 1. Humidification Humidifying the touch up area with a pressure on the sponge. 2. Sanding Laying the block on the area, sanding circularly in order to spread the touch up area and to get a harmonised area. 4. Cleaning Cleaning the cut sheet increases its life time. Products: Sheet PW620 PRIMEX: The economical solution Sheet LW520 FLEXIBACK (aluminium oxide) or LW620 FLEXIBACK SI (silicon carbide). Ready to use solution: wet and sand. Sanding defects Step N 1 : Both for hand (with PERFEX sanding block) and machine sanding, it is highly recommended to lay the daisy on the area before starting working. Sanding circularly quite quickly with a light pressure to cut the defect (3 to 5 seconds). Step N 2 : Cleaning the daisy disc avoids clogging. This allows also to increase its lifetime: saving of money and quality of sanding. Step N 3 : Cleaning the sanding dust with the PERFEX micro fibre cleaning cloth (Never spreading out the dust but removing it towards the exterior). Ste N 3 : Polishing Step N 1 : Laying some polishing paste PERFEX on the polyurethane polishing disc Ø76mm, bonded fibre PERFEX Ø76 or 130mm, or lamb wool Ø76 or 135mm. Step N 2 : Laying the polishing machine on the area which needs to be treated and starting it with light pressure during 7 to 8 seconds. Finishing by working with always wider movements during 3 to 4 seconds. Making sure to change the polishing disc and to clean the area between each step. Step N 3 : Cleaning the polishing dust with the PERFEX micro fibre cleaning cloth (never spreading out the dust but removing it outside). Steps and products : 1 st Step : PERFEX 200 Polishing paste to remove the matting traces, due to micro abrasive sanding. 2 nd Step : PERFEX 210 Polishing paste to eliminate the polishing marks on all paints. 3 rd Step : PERFEX 220 Polishing paste to lead to a high shining level and a long protection of the treated areas. Comments: This paste is to be used either on painted metal or plastic. with the same efficiency. page 9

Making a painting joint POLYMEX - SR 590 REPLACING A BODY PART Target : It is necessary to erase some defects and/or to prepare before priming the new element (which is only covered by e-coating layer). Advantages: Eliminating the small defects, which are difficult to locate and underscoring big defects, which will be treated with LR880 PRIMIUM velcro discs or/and cut sheet from P280 to P360 (also achievable with LR590 AUTOCLEAN). Decreasing the number of touching up during the primer sanding and making important productivity gains. Solution N 1 : Velcro TAMEX GW 520 TAMEX velcro disc Ø150mm, aluminium oxide from P400 to P600, with a rubber hand pad Ø145mm. Using the hand pad allows a smooth and efficient sanding (quick and accurate). Operation : Laying the GW 520 TAMEX velcro disc on the hand pad. sanding circularly to spread the touching up area and to get a smooth area. It is recommended to make this operation one way. Never spreading out the dust but removing it towards the exterior. REPLACING A WELDED BODY PART. Target : Replacing a welded part with a maximum of care, without leaving any defect. Step N 1 : Cutting the part to be replaced. Step N 2 : Welding the new part. Step N 3 : Deburring the welding joints. Step N 4 : Softening before coating application. Step N 3 : Deburring the welding joints: Solution N 1 : Laminated quick change disc, Ø51mm, aluminium oxide P36. For an accurate work, specially designed for small area deburring. Step N 1 : Cutting the element : NUANCE cutting flat disc Ø76 to 125mm, thickness from 0,8 to 1,6mm. Solution N 2 : NUANCE grinding flat disc, Ø76mm, thickness 4,8 or 6,4mm for a sharp work. NUANCE grinding depressed centre disc, Ø115 or 125mm, thickness 6,4mm for a standard and efficient solution. page 10

and replacing a body part Solution N 2 : TAMEX + PROCHIM Tack Rag GW 520 TAMEX disc Ø150mm, aluminium oxide from P400 to P600, with PROCHIM tack rag. Using the cleaning cloth as a clamping allows to sand and to pick up the sanding dust at the same time. Operation: Laying the GW 520 TAMEX disc on the area to sand. Laying the cleaning cloth directly on the TAMEX disc and sanding circularly to spread the touching up area and to get a smooth area. It is recommended to make this operation one way. BLENDING Target : Before applying the varnish application on the touched up part, it is necessary to sand around it, breaking the shining, to allow the varnish to adhere and to get a perfect visual inishing. BRITISH Sheet 115x230mm or 152x229mm, or in roll of 114mmx10m grey (ultra fine). Ideal solution for sanding difficult access areas (spots, runs of paint ), which allows a fine matt finishing, essential for the repainting. Solution N 3 : Flap disc, from Ø115 to 180mm, zirconium, P60 or P80. Polyvalent solution for metal grinding and polishing. Step N 4 : Softening before coating PR777 REDOXAL velcro disc, Ø150mm, aluminium oxide, from P60 to P120. For a uniform sanding. Solution N 4: Fibre disc FR748, from Ø115 to 180mm, aluminium oxide, from P36 to P80. Resistant and powerful product for a quick work. LR880 PRIMIUM velcro disc, Ø150mm, aluminium oxide, P180 to P240. Final touch up for a high quality softening. Also available with LR590 AUTOCLEAN discs. page 11

TAMEX GW520 A complete range POLYMEX - SR 590 REPLACING A WELDED OR DISMANTLED PART REPAIRING A BODY PART A - CUTTING THE MENT (welded part) : PONÇAGE À L EAU OU EN SEMI- HUMIDE ELE- A large range of wheels, specially designed for the automotive market. A - SCOURING THE STEEL 4 products : from the most popular to the most powerful. B - DEBURRING THE WELDING JOINTS (welded part) 4 solutions : To obtain the best result according the requested work. B - PREPARING AND SOFTENING THE MASTIC Polyvalent solution with the LR590 AUTOCLEAN or high performance solution with the LR880 PRIMIUM. C - SOFTENING BEFORE COATING or dismantled part) The LR880 PRIMIUM guarantees an excellent finishing within a minimum time. (dismant- D - SANDING THE NEW ELEMENT led part) An original solution to remove a maximum of defects. (welded C - SANDING OF SEALERS Hand or machine sanding, dry or damp sanding. An optimal sanding solution for each situation. D - TOUCHING UP FINISHING AND A complete range: micro-abrasives, polishing paste, polishing foam, micro fibre cleaning cloth IMPRIMEUR - Tél. 03 20 03 79 29 - Réf. A/2M/1 (07/03) - UK GETTING AN INVISIBLE JOINT Non-woven abrasives for preparing replacement parts, preparing joining areas ACCESSORIES Mask, tack rag, masking tape, Kraft paper A complementary range of accessories. Your distributor