Geely EC715 2009, Workshop Manual

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12.13.2 Description and Operation
12.13.2.1 Paint Coating Description
Paint is a liquid mixture. It can be used in a variety of substrates.
After the paint is dry, it will form a solid film to protect the
substrate and make the exterior more appealing. Vehicles from
the factory will already have the following spraying paint, so the
vehicle body skins will be corrosion resistant and shining.
1. Electrophoresis Primer
2. Middle Paint
3. Color Paint
4. Lacquer (Transparent Outer Coating)
Electrophoresis Primer Main Functions:
1. Rust-Proof
2. Enhancing Adhesion
3. Providing Filling
Middle Paint Main Functions:
1. Filling
2. Isolation/Tightness
3. Foil Color Paint
Color Paint Main Functions:
1. Adding color
2. Giving Luster
Lacquer Main Functions:
Clear lacquer finish is located in the outermost layer and has
the following main functions:
1. Containing anti-UV materials and resistant to the sun's
ultraviolet rays.
2. Resistant to environmental dust (acid rain) on the finished
surfaces.
3. Resistant to friction.
4. Proving better gloss lacquer.
The requirement for spray paint is to restore the repaired parts
to the original conditions. In the repair process, you must strictly
follow manufacturer's instructions. Please refer to
the
12.13.4.4 Rigid Surface Spray Paint Process .
12.13.2.2 Routine Vehicle Paint Maintenance
For routine vehicle paint maintenance, please follow the
principles listed below:
1. Do not touch the body paint with a greasy hand or wipe the
body paint with a greasy cloth. Do not place a greasy tool
on the vehicle body. Do not place a cloth soaked with
organic solvent on the vehicle body to avoid chemical
reaction.
2. Do not spray paint if the paint surface has no significant
scratches, in order to prevent paint mismatching.
3. A long-term parked vehicle should be parked in the garage
or a well-ventilated place. Cover the vehicle body with a
specialized cover in winter. Choose a cool place for
temporary parking.
4. Avoid strong impact, knocking and scratches on the body
paint. If paint damage, dent or peeling is found, repair the
paint work immediately ideally at a Geely authorized
service station.
5. Clean the body decorative parts with a good quality
detergent. Do not apply excessive wax, to avoid penetrating
paint and reveal the paintwork. For some special highly
corrosive traces (such as asphalt, bird droppings, insects,
etc.), remove immediately. In this regard, clean the surface
with special cleaning agents. Do not scrap with a blade or
use gasoline, to avoid damage to the paint.
6. Before and after use the vehicle, remove the dust on the
body to minimize the static electricity dust attached to the
vehicle body.
7. After the rain, rinse the vehicle body. After the rain, the rain
drops on the vehicle body will gradually reduce, so the
concentration of acid will increase gradually. If you do not
rinse with water, over time the water stains will damage the
paintwork.
8. Wash the vehicle after the engine cools down. Do not wash
the vehicle in the hot sun or high temperatures, to avoid
leaving behind traces of dried cleaning agent. Wash the
vehicle with special washing agent. Do not use strong
alkaline detergent or soap water to prevent washing off oil
paint or speeding up the paint aging. If washing the vehicle
in a car washing place, prevent car wash workers using de-
waxing detergent, to avoid damage to the paint. If driving in
coastal or polluted areas, wash the vehicle once a day.
9. Use clean soft cloth or sponges to wipe the vehicle to
prevent the mixing of metal debris and sand. Do not use dry
cloth, dry towel or dry sponge cleaning in order to avoid
scratches. Wipe the vehicle body along the direction of flow
gently from top to bottom. Do not wipe in circles and in
horizontal direction.
12-158 Paint/Coatings Body, Sheet Metal and Painting
EC718/EC718RV EC715/EC715RV 10/2009