Surface preparation
across the complete paint shop process
Gekatex supplies sanding, polishing, wiping and masking consumables to automotive OEMs. Products are specified against station conditions, validated on vehicle lines and designed to work within one technology platform.
Four consumable families and two tool lines, one process chain
Abrasive, polishing, wiping and masking, together with the cordless and pneumatic tool lines, share one development and validation system. Process interfaces are matched, so parameters do not need re-qualification across brands.
Sanding
Coated abrasives, film-backed discs and Triramid structured grain, covering every grinding step from body-in-white to primer.
Polishing
Compounds, foam pads and wool pads, configured against haze, holograms and sanding scratches.
Wiping
Non-woven wipes, tack cloths, pre-saturated wipes and adhesive removers, specified per station in press, body, paint and assembly.
Masking
Crepe, washi and PVC fine line tapes plus masking film, rated to 160 °C with a straight colour boundary and clean release.
Sanding & polishing toolsTOOLS
Cordless and pneumatic tool lines: nib sanders, rotary and random orbital polishers, with dedicated backing pads and hand accessories. Matched interfaces keep mounting true.
Consumables specified by station
Press and body shop
Laser brazed seam levelling, spatter removal and defect detection establish the surface base for all subsequent coating.
Paint preparation
E-coat and primer defects are sanded back. Dry sanding runs on extraction, wet sanding is used for defect detection.
Topcoat and two-tone
Fine line tape defines the colour boundary. Masking film covers non-painted areas and withstands the bake cycle.
Polishing and inspection
Haze, holograms, orange peel and sanding scratches are worked in sequence. Clarity and gloss are determined here.
A matched system, not a collection of parts
One technology platform
From abrasive formulation to grit grading in compounds, development stays in house. Changing process step does not require changing supplier.
Validated on production lines
Products run long term on press, body and paint lines at OEMs in China and abroad, where takt time and first-run yield test the process window.
Local stock and support
Main grades are held in Shanghai, technical support reaches the line, and samples and spray trials are handled domestically.
Custom formulation
Size, backing, grain and adhesive are adaptable to line requirements, with low minimum quantities for non-standard parts.
Catalogues and technical data sheets
Documentation is filed by model and covers parameters, application range and method of use. Files are issued by a sales engineer after a request.
Available on request
Submit a process requirement for engineering review
Sample requests, spray trial support, product selection and volume pricing. Use the form below. Response within two working days.