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Maintenance
HC-10 NEXSTAR
Paint Finish Maintenance
1.
The paint finish on Auto Crane products can become damaged during normal use when chipped,
scratched, exposed to harsh chemicals, cleaned with pressure washers, or similar. During periods when
the truck is exposed to salt or other corrosive chemicals, wash Auto Crane products weekly. Inspect
the paint finish monthly or when washed. Immediately repair any exposed bare metal or rust. Repair
damaged paint on Auto Crane products with the following procedure:
2. Sand the damaged area to bare metal.
3. Use a solvent to clean the sanded area to remove sanding debris and residue.
4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth to remove any remaining debris and residue.
5. Use a primer compatible with PPG Spectracron 573.
6.
Prime the sanded areas to a minimum 2 mil dry film thickness per the primer manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Use a paint compatible with PPG Spectracron 573 epoxy primer and PPG Spectracron QT360HW
topcoat paint.
8.
Apply the topcoat paint to a minimum 2 mil dry film thickness within 24 hours of applying the primer.
9.
The final primer and topcoat should have approximately a 4 mil dry film thickness.