Caprice V6-229 3.8L VIN 9 2-bbl (1983)
PAINT GAGES - USE BELOW OR EQUIVALENT
Elcometer Inc.
1893 Rochester Ind. Drive
Rochester Hills, MI. 48309
(800) 521-0635 or
(313) 650-0500
Zelcro, Ltd./Zormco
8520 Garfield Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 441-6102
Delfesko Corp.
410 Cedar St.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(800) 267-0607 or
(613) 925-5987
Pro Motorcar Products Inc.
22025 US-19 North
Clearwater, FL 34625
(800) 323-1090
(813) 726-9225
"We believe these sources and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not
endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from these firms or for any such items which may be
available from other sources."
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.