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Refinishing Procedures 1. Featheredging (polishing damaged areas) - 1 . Damage to metal surface • Sand the damaged area flat and smooth with a double action sander and #60 or #80 disc paper. • Sand the boundary between the metal surface and undercoat with a double action sander and #180 or NOTE: • Make sure there is no height difference between the metal surface and undercoat. • If a double action sander is not available, use a rubber block and wrap sandpaper around it to sand the To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or -2.Damage to Undercoat Intermediate coat Paint coat on replacement parts Sand the damaged surface flat and smooth with a NOTE: • If a double action sander is not available, use a rubber pad and wet or dry sand the surface with #280, #320, #400 or #600 sandpaper. • After sanding, check that the surface is flat ant smooth. • Perform the operations under Item 1-1 for the areas where parts are welded to the body. 2. Preparation of metal surface. Remove all corrosion from the damaged area using a 3. Air Blowing/Degreasing Air blow the sanded area, then degrease with a wax and grease remover (for USA usage-Dupont 38125 Enamel Reducer). • Do not use high air pressure: Use only an ap- proved, 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm 2 , 30psi) air nozzle. • Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury. 4. Treatment of metal surface • Brush or spray a solution of chrome phoshate or washer primer on the exposed metal surface. • Use the following materials to treat the metal sur- face: • Metal conditioner (kamsai Paint) (for USA usage- Duporit 2415 Kwik-Prep TM) • ACP agent (Nippon Paint) 6165 Vari Prim Self-Etching Primer TM) NOTE: • Follow the manufacturer's instructions. provide a better bonding surface for the subsequent 5. Application of Filler Drying Sanding • Small cracks or pinholes in the sheet metal should be repaired with a filler and sanded flat and smooth. NOTE: • Mix the putty with the hardener in the correct ratio. • Follow the filler manufacturer's instructions. Main Menu Table of Contents |