Caprice V6-229 3.8L VIN 9 2-bbl (1983)
Paint: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 83T39
Date: 830401
Paint - Stone Chipping on Exterior
Number:
83-T-39
Section:
I
Date:
April, 1983
Subject:
LACK OF PAINT ADHESION TO ANTI-CHIP SURFACES - 1983 OSHAWA BUILT CELEBRITIES, CHEVROLET IMPALAS
AND/OR CAPRICE WITH SEO 9C1 POLICE OR 9C6 TAXI FLEET OPTIONS
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
An apparent stone chipping condition on the rocker panels, dog legs and behind the wheel openings, may be due to lack of paint adhesion of the anti-chip
material on some 1983 Oshawa produced Chevrolets, through VIN's 1W814954 (Celebrity) and 1N199861 (Impala/Caprice).
This condition may be caused by an inadequate application of the sealer coat between the primer and topcoats. The condition can be confirmed by
applying a 3" strip of masking tape to the affected areas. Remove the tape using a quick snapping motion and note the removal of the topcoats with the
tape.
To repair this condition, it is only necessary to remove the lacquer topcoats. A lacquer removing solvent will do this without disturbing the factory
primer and anti-chip material. A sealer coat will have to be applied as specified below.
The following procedure will result in a successful repair of this condition:
1.
Remove the lacquer top color and ground (same color as the prime) coats using a lacquer removing solvent or an acrylic lacquer paint remover
such as, RM Feather Edger #830, DuPont Acrylic Removing Solvent #3907-S or equivalent. These solvents will not disturb the factory prime. No
sanding should be necessary.
2.
Thoroughly clean the area using RM Pre-Kleano #900, DuPont Prep-Sol #3919-S or equivalent.
3.
Apply a sealer coat per the manufacturer's instructions. Use RM Clear Adhesive #811, DuPont Clear Adhesive #2129-S or equivalent.
4.
Apply the acrylic lacquer color coat.
5.
Allow to dry and compound as required.
Technical Service Bulletin # 923310
Date: 911101
Paint - Acid Rain Damage to Base Coat/Clear Coat
Number:
92-33-10
Section:
10
Date:
NOV. 1991
Corporate Bulletin No.: 131060
ASE No.: B2
Subject:
INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT/RAIL DUST DAMAGE TO BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT
Model and Year:
1983-92 ALL PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS
Application:
1992 (and previous) models with Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint
The following information regards the use of finesse type repairs to environmental (industrial fallout) and rail dust damage of base coat/clear coat paint
finishes.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area to area, PROPER DIAGNOSIS of the damage extent is CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF
REPAIRS. Diagnosis should be performed under high intensity fluorescent lighting, on horizontal surfaces (hood, roof, decklid) after they have been
properly cleaned.
INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT (ACID RAIN)
