Husqvarna HUV4210 2005 Series, Maintenance Service Manual

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BODY AND TRIM Front and Rear Body Repair
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CAUT ION
• To prevent damage to the vehicle when removing difficult stains or heavy soiling, remove the
seat bottom from the vehicle first.
FRONT AND REAR BODY REPAIR
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
MINOR SCRATCHES AND SURFACE BLEMISHES
For minor scratches or blemishes in the body that do not penetrate the finish:
1. Thoroughly clean the affected area using a strong, non-abrasive detergent and hot water, then clean with
Ultra-Kleen
®
Solvent Cleaner to remove any oil-based contaminants.
2. Lightly buff imperfection with a clean soft cloth or buff pad. Do not use any kind of rubbing (abrasive) com-
pound on body assemblies.
3. Wax the entire body part to restore luster and weather protection.
SMALL SCRATCHES THAT CANNOT BE BUFFED OUT
1. Thoroughly clean the affected area with alcohol and then dry thoroughly.
2. Using 240 grit or finer sandpaper, lightly sand the scratch to feather the edges. Finish sand the scratch
with 320 grit or finer paper to remove gloss from the surface. Sand as little body surface as possible
beyond the scratch.
See following CAUTION.
CAUT ION
• Be careful not to sand completely through the finish to the body material.
3. Using the brush provided with the touch-up paint apply paint to the scratch. Multiple layers of paint may
be required to fill the scratch.
4. Allow paint to dry completely (approximately 10-20 minutes), then lightly buff the imperfection.
5. Wax the entire body part to restore luster and weather protection.
GOUGES, PUNCTURES, TEARS, LARGE SCRATCHES, AND ABRASIONS
Touch-up is not recommended. Replace the entire body part or have it repaired by a professional paint and
body repair shop with experience repairing TPO bodies.