Caprice V6-229 3.8L VIN 9 2-bbl (1983)
Paint: All Technical Service Bulletins
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.
