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Repair and Service Manual
B
BODY
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
adequate coverage and finish. Always remember to
shake the can for a minimum of one minute to mix the
paint and achieve the best color match.
4.After painting, allow to dry overnight. Smooth the
mask lines using 400 grit “wet” sand paper to blend
touch up area level with the rest of the part being
repaired. Use a polishing compound (3M Finesse or
automotive grade) to renew gloss and to further blend
and transition newly painted surface.
5.Clean with alcohol and dry.
6.(Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
7.Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, avail-
able at any automotive parts distributor.
Complete Panel Repair
In situations where large panels or areas must be
painted, touch up paint is not recommended. In such
cases professional painting or panel replacement is
called for. The manufacturer suggests body panel
replacement be considered as a cost effective alterna-
tive to painting. If the decision to repaint is taken, the
task can be accomplished by any paint and body shop
with experience in painting ‘TPE’ panels. TPE is a com-
mon material in modern automobile bodies and all body
shops should be familiar with the materials and pro-
cesses required.
The finish will include an application of a primer coat, a
base color coat and a clear coat. The manufacturer does
not supply these materials due to the variety of paint
manufacturers and the preferences of the individual
painter.
Most paint manufacturers can perform a computer paint
match to assure accurate color matching.
