Cushman MINUTE MISER, Technician'S Repair And Service Manual

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The manufacturer can provide touch up paint in conve-
nient touch up pens and aerosol spray cans to match the
vehicle color.
Minor Scratches
For minor scratches, the following steps be taken to
repair the steel body panels:
I. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol and dry.
II. Touch up damaged area with sequential coats (two
coats minimum recommended, allowing 30 - 45
minutes between coats, increasing to 45 - 60 min-
utes in higher humidity) using brush-on touch-up
paint, until coating layer is visible, slightly above the
surface of the part.
III. Use 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 automo-
tive grade) to renew gloss and to further blend and
transition newly painted surface.
IV. Clean with alcohol and dry.
V. (Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
VI. Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, avail-
able at any automotive parts distributor.
Larger Scratches
For larger scratches, the following steps be taken to
repair the steel body panels:
I. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol and dry.
II. Mask the area to be painted (common masking tape
is adequate) prior to repair and use aerosol type
touch-up paint.
III. Apply spray touch up paint in light even overlapping
strokes. Multiple coats may be applied to provide
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.
IV. 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.
V. Clean with alcohol and dry.
VI. (Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
VII. 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 is called for. If the decision to
repaint is taken, the task can be accomplished by any
paint and body shop with experience in painting steel
panels. All body shops should be familiar with the materi-
als and processes required.
Most paint manufacturers can perform a computer paint
match to assure accurate color matching.
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