Subaru 2004 Forester, Service Manual

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EI-25
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Front Bumper
C: REPAIR
1. COATING METHOD FOR PP BUMPER
Pro-
cess
No.
Process name Job contents
1 Bumper mounting
Set the bumper on paint worktable if required.
Use paint worktable conforming to inner shape
of bumper when possible.
(1) Bumper
(2) Set bumper section
2 Masking
Mask specified part (black base) with masking tape. Use masking tape for PP (example, Nichiban
No. 533, etc.).
3
Degreasing, clean-
ing
Clean all parts to be painted with white gasoline, normal alcohol, etc. to remove dirt, oil, fat, etc.
4 Primer paint Apply primer one to all parts to be painted, using air gun. Use primer (clear).
5 Drying
Dry at normal temperature [10 to 15 min. at 20
°
C (68
°
F)].
In half-dried condition, PP primer paint is dissolved by solvent, e.g. thinner, etc.
Therefore, if dust or dirt must be removed, use ordinary alcohol, etc.
6 Top coat paint (I)
Solid color Metallic color
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
• Paint in use (for each color):
Solid paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
• Mixing ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 4:1
• Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20
°
C (68
°
F)
• Film thickness: 35 — 45
µ
• Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2
, 36 — 50 psi)
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
• Paint in use (for each color):
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-306
• Mixing ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 10:1
• Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20
°
C (68
°
F)
• Film thickness: 15 — 20
µ
• Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2
, 36 — 50 psi)
7 Drying Not required.
Dry at normal temperature [10 min. or more at
20
°
C (68
°
F)].
In half-dried condition, avoid dust, dirt.
8 Top coat paint (II) Not required.
Apply a clear coat to parts with top coat paint
(I), three times, at 5 — 7 minutes intervals.
• Paint in use:
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
• Mixing ratio: Clear vs. hardener = 6:1
• Viscosity: 14 — 16 sec/20
°
C (68
°
F)
• Film thickness: 25 — 30
µ
• Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2
, 36 — 50 psi)
9 Drying
60
°
C (140
°
F), 60 min. or 80
°
C (176
°
F), 30 min.
If higher than 80
°
C (176
°
F), PP may be deformed. Keep maximum temperature of 80
°
C (176
°
F).
10 Inspection Paint check.
11 Masking removal Remove the masking in process No. 2.
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(1)
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