Jeep 200 Cherokee, Service Manual

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PAINT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SPECIFICATIONS
AFTERMARKET PAINT REPAIR PRODUCTS . . . . . 5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE
The paint code is identified on the Vehicle Safety
Certification Label which is located on the drivers
door shut face. The color names provided in the Paint
and Trim Code Description chart are the color names
used on most repair product containers.
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application (base
coat/clear coat) is used. Color paint that is applied to
primer is called base coat. The clear coat protects the
base coat from ultraviolet light and provides a dura-
ble high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or
color can result.
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in
clear coat or single-stage finishes can be reduced
with light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polish-
ing. If the finish has been finesse sanded in the
past, it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding
operation should be performed by a trained
automotive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clear coat finish, if
equipped. Base coat paint must retain clear coat for
durability.
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopar
t
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. Refer to Introduction group of this manual for
Body Code Plate information.
WARNING: USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A
CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
OPERATION
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with Mopar
t
Tar/Road Oil
Remover, and allow to dry.
(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat
of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the defect without running. Do
not stroke brush applicator on body surface. Allow
the filler/primer to dry hard.
(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up
paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original
color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch-up
paint to dry hard.
(5) On vehicles without clear coat, the touch-up
color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
polished with rubbing compound.
(6) On vehicles with clear coat, apply clear top coat
to touch-up paint with the same technique as
described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.
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