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Tips and Tricks Comparing paint structures It may happen that an area remains visible, This effect can be reduced by fine sanding using Etching substrate If the substrate can be etched during the solvent Job steps: NOTE: Follow the manufacturer specific • Sand the damaged area extensively using an eccentric sander and P80 or P120 abrasive • Remove the sanding dust and clean the area of the damage using silicone remover. • Apply polyester stopper to the bare panel and to the damaged area. • Sand the dried polyester stopper to an even surface using P80 - P150. Finish sanding using • Wet sand the residual old paint finish using P600 - P800. Transitions with P400 - P600. • Prime bare metal areas with acid primer. • After the acid primer has been left exposed to the air for the correct evaporation time, apply • After the filler has dried, sand wet with P800 or sand dry with P400. Sanded through areas must Another possible method of preventing etching of Masking the vehicle Masking and covering work are among the most NOTE: When water based paints are used, all Plan the masking work: • Determine the sequence of masking work. Sometimes after masking film has been applied, • Prepare the masking material. • Start with small difficult areas. Pay special attention to the areas of profiled seals, Masking tape Masking tape is available in various widths for NOTE: Use of differing masking materials is often Advantages • Good coverage. Narrower tapes must often be applied in several layers. • More resistant to tearing. • Wide tapes can be applied deep into joints and therefore protect from paint mist and • Removal is often easier. Masking film Transparent plastic film has become accepted as G506677en 501-36- 64 Paint - General Information 501-36- 64 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 201 |