Somerset V6-181 3.0L (1986)
Paint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Paint - Color Coat Chips Off
Bulletin
87-10-2
Date
Oct. '86
Ref. No. 87-015-10
SUBJECT:
COLOR COAT CHIPS OFF
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL
The paint used on all Buick cars is designed to withstand certain impact forces without chipping. However, the color coat may chip off on some body
panels depending upon a vehicle's design features (hood slope angle, size of front end panel, rocker panel turn under), age, and the severity of impacts.
Chipping paint is caused by the inability of the top coat to flex enough when impacted by salt, stones and road gravel.
Conditions of chipping paint should be carefully evaluated to determine if the cause is related to a paint problem or owner usage. When determining the
cause, the following guide lines should be used as reference.
INSPECTION GUIDELINES
1.
Prior to inspection the body exterior should be clean and free of dirt.
2.
Carefully inspect all horizontal and vertical body panels for chips.
3.
Carefully inspect windshield glass, side glass, and exterior moldings for chips and dents.
4.
Tape Test Chipped Area:
Apply a piece of waterproof tape approximately 10 inches long over chipped area. Remove tape with one quick, even pulling motion 90 degrees to
body panel.
INDICATIONS OF PAINT PROBLEM
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Body panels are chipped and windshield glass and exterior moldings are free of chips and dents.
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Tape Test removes paint.
INDICATIONS OF OWNER USAGE
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Body panels, windshield glass, side glass, and exterior moldings show signs of chips and other damage.
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Tape Test Does Not Remove Paint.
