Paint scooter body panels

Scooter plastic body panel painting

Guide to painting scooter body panels

Scooter body panels are usually plastic exterior parts, so the coating order needs clean surface preparation, plastic adhesion support, matched basecoat and a durable clearcoat. Careful sanding and cleaning help prevent peeling, edge marks and poor gloss.

What do you need to paint scooter body panels?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover removes polish, grease, road film and silicone before sanding, primer or basecoat.

Sanding and keying

The MP Sanding Pad prepares stable plastic or old coating so the following coating layers can grip.

Plastic adhesion primer

Mipa 1K Plastic Primer and Mipa Plastic Primer Spray support adhesion on suitable plastic scooter panels.

Basecoat colour layer

Mipa BC Ready Mixed with BC Thinner VDG creates the matched colour stage after the panel is prepared.

Spray gun clearcoat

Mipa 2K-HS Clearcoat CS 90 with HS Hardener HS 10 gives a scratch resistant 2K clearcoat method for larger panel sets.

Aerosol clearcoat

Mipa 2K Clearcoat Spray high gloss gives a practical 2K clearcoat option for smaller scooter panels and local work.

How to paint scooter body panels

  1. 1
    Remove and wash panels

    Remove panels where practical, wash off road dirt and degrease the coating area before sanding.

  2. 2
    Sand the surface

    Key stable plastic and old coating evenly, then remove sanding dust before primer.

  3. 3
    Apply plastic primer

    Apply Mipa 1K Plastic Primer or Plastic Primer Spray on suitable plastic areas that need adhesion support.

  4. 4
    Apply basecoat

    Apply Mipa BC Ready Mixed with BC Thinner VDG as the colour layer and allow proper flash off before clearcoat.

  5. 5
    Clearcoat and cure

    Finish with the chosen 2K clearcoat method and let the panels cure before refitting clips and fasteners.

Which scooter panel clearcoat method should you use?

Aerosol method for small panels

Use 2K Clearcoat Spray high gloss for small panels, covers and local refinishing.

Spray gun method for full sets

Use CS 90 with HS 10 hardener when several scooter panels are being refinished together.

Plastic primer before colour

Use plastic primer before basecoat on suitable plastic surfaces that need adhesion support.

Technical details

  • Mipa 1K Plastic Primer is intended for many common automotive plastics and is ready for spraying.
  • Mipa BC basecoat should be applied in controlled coats and protected with a compatible clearcoat.
  • Mipa 2K-HS Clearcoat CS 90 provides a scratch resistant 2K clearcoat finish for vehicle paintwork.
  • Scooter panels should be fully dry after cleaning and sanding before primer is applied.
Practical suggestion

Lay out the scooter panels in fitting order before painting. Small plastic clips and hidden edges are easy to miss, and fresh clearcoat can be marked if panels are stacked or refitted too soon.

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