12.13 Paint/Coatings 

12.13.1 Specifications 

12.13.1.1 Specifications 

See Technical Specifications as Provided by Material Supplier. 

12.13.2 Description and operation 

12.13.2.1 Paint Coating Description 

Paint is a liquid mixture. It can be used in a variety of substrates. After the paint is dry, it will form a solid film to 
protect the substrate and make the exterior more appealing. Vehicles from the factory will already have the 
following four spraying paint, so the vehicle body skins will be corrosion resistant and shining. 

1. Electrophoresis 

Primer 

2. Middle 

Paint 

3. Color 

Paint 

4.  Lacquer (Transparent Outer Coating) 

Main Functions of Electrophoresis Primer: 

1.   Dust--proof 

2.    Enhancing Adhesion with Workpieces 

3.  Providing Limited Filling 

Functions of Middle Paint: 

1. Filling 

2. Isolation/Sealing 

3.  Foil Color Paint 

Main function of color paint: 

1. Adding 

color 

2.   Give luster. 

Functions of clear lacquer: 

The clear lacquer is located at the outermost layer of the entire paint, with several major roles as follows: 

1.  Containing anti-UV materials and resistant to the sun's ultraviolet rays. 

2.    Resistant to environmental dust (acid rain) on the painted surfaces. 

3.    Make the paint surface have friction effect. 

4.  Provide better luster. 

The requirement for spraying paint is to restore the repaired parts to the original conditions. In the repair process, 
you must strictly follow the Spray Paint Process in the manufacturer’s instructions. Please refer to the 12.13.4.4 

Spray Paint Process of Rigid Surface. 

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12.13.2.2 Routine Vehicle Paint Maintenance 

When carrying out the routine maintenance of the vehicle paint, please abide by the following principles: 

1.    During vehicle repair and maintenance, pay attention not to touch vehicle paint with dirty hands or clean 

paint surface with oil cloth. Do not use oil stained tool or cloth with organic solvent to clean vehicle body, to 
avoid chemical reaction. 

2.    If there is no obvious cracks on paint surface, do not smear the second coat of paint, to prevent mismatching 

of paint color or bad cohesion. 

3.    When vehicle stops for a long time, it is necessary to stop the vehicle in garage or well-ventilated place. In 

winter, use special vehicle body shield to cover it. Choose a shady place when parking temporarily. 

4.   Avoid strong impact, bump and crack to paint film of vehicle body. Such as paint injures, depression or 

shedding should be repaired timely. It would be best to repair in the maintenance station authorized by 
Geely. 

5.    Wash the body trims with good quality washing agent. Do not apply excessively heavy force when applying 

wax to avoid the paint from being penetrated with original surface exposed. Timely clean certain special 
corrosive traces (such as asphalt, bird droppings and insects, etc.). Hereto, 

A special cleaning agent should be used for cleaning; the blade can not be used for scrapping or gasoline can 
not be used for eliminating at will in order to avoid from damaging the paint surface. 

6.    Prior to, during and after use of the vehicle, remove dust on the body in time and minimize the absorption of 

the dust by the static electricity on the body. 

7.   Wash in time after rain. After rain, the rain stains on the body will be gradually reduced, and the 

concentration of the acidic material in rain will be gradually increased. If no washing the rain stains through 
clear water as soon as possible, the finish paint may be damaged over time. 

8.    The vehicle shall be washed after the engine has been cooled down. Do not wash the vehicle under burning 

sun or high temperature to avoid cleaning agent from being dried, which will leave a mark. When cleaning 
the vehicle by oneself usually, the special detergent shall be used. Do not use alkaline washing powder, soap 
water and detergent. 

In order to avoid from washing the grease in the paint surface to speed up the paint surface aging. If cleaning 
the vehicle in a vehicle washing station, prevent the vehicle washer from using dewaxing detergent in order 
to avoid from damaging the paint surface. The vehicle, particularly driving in coastal or polluted areas, shall 
adhere to be flushed once a day. 

9.    Use clean and soft cleaning cloth or sponge to wipe and wash the vehicle. Prevent metallic filing and sand 

particles from being mixed into it. To avoid markings, do not wipe the vehicle with dry cloth, towel or 
sponge. During wiping, slightly wipe the surface from top to bottom along the water flowing direction and do 
not make circle and 

Transverse wipe . 

10.  Irregularly conduct protection by applying wax on the painting surface and regularly (once a quarter) go to 

Geely authorized repair station to maintain vehicle, and timely recover polishness of vehicle painting surface. 
In addition to this, you can also paste with vehicle painting surface protective membrane. 3M paint surface 
protective film (rhinoceros skin) 

Colorless transparent paint protecting film has superior toughness. Be capable of protecting the paint surface 
of body bumper, engine hood, front and rear doors and rearview mirror, etc. to prevent the paint surface from 
being slightly collided, resulting in scratching paint. 

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12.13.2.3 Warnings and Precautions in the Paint Mixing and Spray Paint Operations 

Warning! 

In the paint mixing and spray paint process, the solvent vapor can cause severe respiratory diseases. The 
manufacturer's operation instructions for paint, equipment and safety devices must be strictly followed. To carry 
out the operation, the technician should wear special labor protection supplies, such as gas masks, anti-static 
clothing, protective goggles and gloves, to prevent injury. 

Notes: 

Do not use different manufacturers' paint and replacement products together. Mixing incompatible products will 
cause the following: 

1.    Primer layer peels. 

2.    Poor bonding between different layers of coating. 

3.   Cure insufficiently. 

4.   Reduced gloss. 

5.   Poor color accuracy. 

6.    Coating damage (pits, bubbles, orange peel-like tarnish). 

12.13.2.4 Precautions on Clear Coats Repair and Maintenance 

Notes: 

1.    Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sunlight. 

2.    Avoid using strong soaps and chemical detergents. 

3.    Use brush-less automatic car wash equipment. 

4.    Avoid using acid and alkali products. 

5.    Do not use a brush or a broom to clear snow or ice. 

6.     After thoroughly cleaning, immediately wipe clean water stains. Do not leave the water stains dry on the 

surface. It is recommended to use soft chamois leather to wipe the surface dry. 

7.     When the defects on the surface can be eliminated by polishing, polish the vehicle body. 

8.    If the surface conditions are not serious, the repair area should be kept as small as possible. 

9.     Avoid applying excessive lacquer, as it may lead to paint premature damage. 

10. Strictly follow the polishing equipment manufacturer's recommendations when using electric polishing 

equipment, Do not    use wax or silicone products to cover a swirl mark (it will soon be revealed and lead to 
customer's complaint). 

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12.13.2.5 Precautions on Anti-corrosion Treatment 

Notes: 

1.   When spraying sound insulation or anti-corrosion material, you must take preventive measures to avoid 

spraying into the open components (such as door locks, window lifting groove, window regulator and seat 
safety belt retractor), any moving parts, rotating parts, especially the parking brake pull cable. After spraying, 
make sure of opening all the body discharge holes. 

2.     When repairing body with a naked flame, you must remove the foam insulation materials in the maintenance 

area. Re-install sound insulation material to avoid inhaling harmful dust. 

3.     When carrying out this operation, you should wear special protective goggles and gloves to prevent personal 

injury. 

4.    Before the vehicle leaves the factory, the electro-coating paint has been carried out on the sheet metal panel 

of body. After repair and/or replacement, all exposed metal surfaces must be treated with anti-rust primer. 

5.     If during the welding or heating operation, the original coatings or anti-corrosion materials are burnt, the 

surfaces must be cleaned and treated with anti-corrosion materials. 

6.   Collision maintenance will expose metal panels, so these metal surfaces must be applied with special 

anti-corrosion materials. 

7.     The sealant can prevent water and dust entering the vehicle, and it also has a function of anti-corrosion. The 

original sealed joints are apparent. If they are damaged, they should be corrected by re-sealing. The new joint 
of the replaced plate should be re-sealed. The sealant must maintain flexibility after curing and painting. 
Openings joints should be filled with high viscosity filler. Apply it according to instructions for selected 
material. 

8.     Insulation materials can control the general noise level inside the vehicle. When the insulator is damaged 

during repair or replacement of new plates, replace it with the same material. 

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