PREVOST X3-45 2016, Maintenance Manual

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Section 18: BODY
PA1593
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FIGURE 5: FIBERGLASS REPAIR
18092
Cover the area with a layer of resin putty and
allow drying for approximately 15 to 20 minutes
(Fig. 8).
FIGURE 6: FIBERGLASS REPAIR
18093
Smooth off surface with coarse sandpaper #100
to desired shape. Further smooth surface with
fine sandpaper #120 until repaired surface
matches surrounding area paneling. Prime and
paint the area to match surrounding paintwork.
5. COMMON PAINTING PROCEDURE
5.1 NEW PAINT CARE
Our paint supplier recommends that you follow
these simple precautions the first months of your
new vehicle’s life.
CAUTION
Apply these recommendations after repainting
vehicle.
During the first 30 days:
 Do not use a commercial bus wash. Stiff
brushes or sponges could mar the finish and
damage the surface. Wash the vehicle by
hand only and with cool water and a very
mild bus wash solution. Be careful to use
only a soft cloth or sponge;
 Wash vehicle in the shade, never in direct
sunlight;
 Do not “dry wipe” vehicle –always use clean
water. Dry wiping could scratch the finish;

Avoid extreme heat and cold. Park vehicle in
the shade whenever possible;
 Do not park under trees which drop sap or
near factories with heavy smoke fallout.
Tree sap and industrial fallout may mar or
spot a freshly painted surface;
 Trees are also likely to attract birds. Bird
droppings are highly acidic and will damage
a freshly painted surface. Bird droppings,
tree sap and industrial fallout should be
washed off as soon as possible;
 Do not spill oil, gasoline, antifreeze,
transmission fluid or windshield solvent on
new finish. IMMEDIATELY rinse off any
such spill with clean water, DO NOT WIPE;
 Do not drive on gravel roads. Paint finish
easily chips during the first 30 days;
 Do not scrape ice or snow from the surface.
A snow scraper can act like a paint scraper
if the finish is new. Brush off loose material
with a soft snow brush.
During the first 90 days:
 Do not wax or polish the vehicle. This will
allow the finish to dry and harden
completely.
5.2 PAINT TOUCHUP
When paint touchup or partial repainting is
necessary, refer to the vehicle’s paint scheme
for color codes and paint brand.
Prévost recommends using the original paint
brand to ease color matching.
In the event you sand through to the gelcoat
surface you should prime the area with Standox
“Non Stop Fill Primer (ST-11000)”.