Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
6.
Remove the paint to bare metal from all the areas of the vehicle which are going to be repainted. Use one of the following methods.
SAND THE AFFECTED AREAS TO BARE METAL USING 40 GRIT 3M GREEN CORPS SANDING DISCS OR EQUIVALENT AND A SOFT
PAD ON A 1700 RPM POLISHER. KEEP THE POLISHER MOVING TO AVOID DEVELOPING HOT SPOTS ON THE METAL.
NOTE: CHEMICAL STRIPPING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
NOTE: IF AVAILABLE, PAINT MAY BE REMOVED USING A PLASTIC MEDIA BLAST SYSTEM. IF THIS PROCESS IS USED, EXTRA
CARE MUST BE TAKEN DURING THE MASKING PROCESS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO GLASS, MOULDING, ETC.
7.
Blow off the entire vehicle to remove loose dust and debris.
NOTE:
IF RUST IS PRESENT, USE APPROPRIATE METAL CLEANER AND CONDITIONER (PHOSPHATE COATING) OVER BARE
METAL AREAS.
8.
Wipe all affected areas with a fast dry enamel reducer solvent, followed by a dry wipe using a clean, lint free cloth to remove all residue.
CAUTION: KEEP WIPING UNTIL SURFACE IS COMPLETELY DRY. ANY RESIDUE WILL RESULT IN POPPING OF THE COATINGS TO
BE APPLIED FOLLOWING THIS STEP.
NOTE: THIS STEP WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF FLASH RUST.
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BASF Product # BR 50
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PPG Product # DX 300
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S-W Product # R7 K156
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DuPont Product # 3812 S
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Sikkens Product # 123 FAST
9.
Apply two medium wet coats (1.0 mil total) of self-etching, anti-corrosion primer using the manufacturer's recommendations and flash times.
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BASF Product # DE-17
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PPG Product # DP EPOXY PRIMER
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S-W Product # E2-6980
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DuPont Product # VARIPRIME
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Sikkens Product # WASH FILLER 580
10.
Apply three medium wet coats (2.0 mils total) of acrylic urethane primer surfacer following the manufacturer's recommended procedures.
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BASF Product # DP-20 PRIMER/SUFACER
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PPG Product # K-36
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S-W Product # P6-M49 OR P6-A48
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DuPont Product # URO PRIMERFILLER
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Sikkens Product # AUTOCRYL 3+1 FILLER
11.
Sand the vehicle using one of the following methods:
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Wet-sand by hand using 400 grit or finer sandpaper.
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Dry-sand by hand using 320 grit or finer sandpaper.
12.
Blow the entire vehicle off to remove loose dust and debris.
13.
Demask (remove all paper and tape) as necessary to remove the primer and dirt buildup on the paper and tape.
