BODY
Page C-11
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
B
B
BODY CARE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Tools & Supplies List
Soft Clean Cotton Cloth
Mild soap
The body panels are painted and have a clear coat finish
applied.
For a ’light’ cleaning, spray the vehicle with a light mist
of water and wipe clean with a soft cotton cloth. To clean
a vehicle that has mud, dust or dirt on the body panels:
1. Wet the body with a low pressure hose to rinse off
any loose dust and dirt.
2. Wash the vehicle with a solution of mild soap and
water using a soft cotton cloth.
Do
not
use abrasive
cleaners or solvents.
3. Apply clear coat safe automotive car wax to revive lost
luster as needed.
Test the wax on an inconspicuous
area before applying to the entire vehicle.
Buff the wax
by hand.
Do
not
use a power buffer to remove wax
from the body panels.
PAINTING
Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for
specific painting procedures.
All painting must be done in an area with ade-
quate ventilation to safely disperse the harmful
vapors.
Wear eye protection and a respirator, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions to protect the
area from overspray and airborne mist.
Provide protection from overspray for the vehicle and the
surrounding area.
Light Scratches
Tools & Supplies List
Qty.
Spray Bottle of Water .................................................. 1
Variable Speed Rotary Buffer ..................................... 1
3-M 39001 Medium Cut Rubbing Compound......... 1 qt.
3-M 39003 Finishing Material ................................. 1 qt.
3-M 39009 Polishing Pad Glaze (for dark colors) ...1 qt.
3-M 05995 Polishing Pad Glaze (for light colors) ...1 qt.
Coarse Cut Foam Compound Pad for Buffer...............1
Fine Cut Polish Pad for Buffer .....................................1
Sandpaper, 1200 Grit wet or dry ..................................1
Sandpaper, 1500 Grit wet or dry ..................................1
Wet Sanding Block ......................................................1
Soft Clean Cotton Cloths
1. Clean the area to be repaired with clean, clear water.
2. Using 1200 grit sandpaper, water sand the entire area
of the scratch in a circular motion, spraying with water
as needed, until the original scratch is no longer visi-
ble.
3. Wipe the area dry and visually inspect to be sure that
the original scratch has completely disappeared.
4. Using 1500 grit sandpaper, wet sand the area until all
of the marks left by the 1200 grit sandpaper are gone,
pay close attention to the edges of the sanded area.
5. Using the buffer with the 3-M 39001 compound on the
foam pad, turn the buffer on at slow speed. Use a cris-
crossed pattern to remove the sanding scratches left
by the 1500 grit sandpaper. Use only enough com-
pound to remove the scratches. Spray the area with
water to keep the surface cool.
6. Using the buffer with the 3-M 39003 or 3-M 05995 Pol-
ishing glaze (depending upon the color of the vehicle
body) on the foam pad, turn the buffer on at slow
speed. Use a cris-crossed pattern to remove the
swirls from the previous stage. Use only enough com-
pound to remove the swirls. Spray the area with water
to keep the surface cool. .
7. Wipe with a
clean, soft
cloth to remove any com-
pound from the surrounding area. Any dirt on the cloth
may mar the surface.
Minor Scratches
Tools & Supplies List
Qty.
Bottle of Touch-up Paint...............................................1
Bottle of Alcohol...........................................................1
Spray Bottle of Water...................................................1
Variable Speed Rotary Buffer .....................................1
3-M 39001 Medium Cut Rubbing Compound .........1 qt.
3-M 39003 Finishing Material .................................1 qt.
3-M 39009 Polishing Pad Glaze (for dark colors) ...1 qt.
3-M 05995 Polishing Pad Glaze (for light colors) ...1 qt.
Coarse Cut Foam Compound Pad for Buffer...............1
Fine Cut Polish Pad for Buffer .....................................1
Sandpaper, 1200 Grit wet or dry ..................................1
Sandpaper, 1500 Grit wet or dry ..................................1
