Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1998)
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NOTE:
PERFORM A TRIAL REPAIR ON A SMALL AREA. FIRST, TRY A POLISH; IF THIS IS NOT SUCCESSFUL, TRY BUFFING WITH FORD
MEDIUM DUTY BODY SHOP PAINT CLEANER (F6AZ-19530-BA) OR FORD HEAVY DUTY BODY SHOP PAINT CLEANER
(F6AZ-19530-CA) AND, FINALLY, USE WET SANDING TO REMOVE THE CONDITION. USE THE MOST EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUE ON
THE REMAINING AREAS. AN OUTLINE OF THE COMPLETE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED MATERIALS FOLLOWS.
Service Notes
1.
Remove sanding marks with Ford Medium or Heavy Duty Body Shop Paint Cleaner.
2.
Swirl marks, evident after buffing, may be removed by polishing with Ford Light Duty Body Shop Polish (F6AZ-19530-BA).
3.
Remove light scratches and small dirt particles with a power buffer and Ford Medium Duty Body Shop Pain Cleaner followed by polishing with
Ford Light Duty Body Shop Polish.
4.
Remove deep scratches and heavy dirt particles or "orange peel" by wet sanding.
Removing Scratches/Swirl Marks/Restore Dull Finish
The Black and Decker Buffmaster(R) 5950 is the tool of choice. Variable speed buffers are available in a variety of buffing speeds. The recommended
speed range is (1200-1750 rpm).
1.
Apply a small amount of Ford Light Duty Body Shop Polish to the pad.
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Always keep the face of the buffing pad completely flat to the surface, reducing the risk of buffer swirl marks. Watch your pad, especially on
angled surfaces, to be certain that it stays flat
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When "buffing out" oxidation or other paint defects with a cleaning material, use a liberal amount of material, slower buffing motion and
added downward pressure to increase cutting action
2.
When polishing, keep the pad flat against the surface. Do not bear down. The weight of the buffer is suffi6ient.
CAUTION:
DO NOT MIX PRODUCTS. USE A SEPARATE, DEDICATED BUFFING PAD FOR EACH PRODUCT TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS.
Med. Scratches, Small Dirt Particles, Grind & Sanding Marks
1.
Apply Ford Medium Duty Body Shop Paint Cleaner to the panel with a clean compound pad on the wheel.
2.
Spread the product evenly and continue buffing until the condition is removed.
3.
Keep the wheel flat to the surface and use light to moderate pressure and long strokes.
4.
Periodically check the finish and add product as required.
5.
When buffing is complete, polish the panel as described previously.
Untreated wool cutting pads are the most effective cutting pads to use with Ford Heavy Duty Body Shop Paint Cleaner for removing paint defects and
heavy oxidation. Following the use of a wool cutting pad, it may be necessary to polish the finish with a foam pad to remove the deep swirl marks.
NOTE:
ALWAYS KEEP THE PAD MOVING AND LIMIT YOUR STROKES OVER THE BLEMISH TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP
AND POSSIBLE BURN-THROUGH. STOP IMMEDIATELY IF THE SURFACE BECOMES TOO HOT TO LAY THE PALM OF YOUR
HAND ON IT. KEEP SURFACE TEMPERATURE BELOW 38°C (100°F).
NOTE:
HEAT BUILDUP: WHEN BUFFING CREATES EXCESSIVE HEAT, HAZING MAY APPEAR ACROSS THE SURFACE BEING BUFFED
AND THE PRODUCT MAY DRY LIKE A FILM AND REFUSE TO BUFF OUT. TO REMEDY, WIPE THE AREA DOWN WITH COOL
WATER, DRY THE SURFACE AND RESUME BUFFING, AT A LOWER RPM IF POSSIBLE.
NOTE:
STATIC: STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY BE PRESENT ON A PAINTED FIBERGLASS/PLASTIC SURFACE BEING BUFFED. THE
MATERIAL MAY DRY LIKE A FILM OR TURN "GUMMY" AND BEGIN TO BALL UP. TO REMEDY, ATTACH A GROUNDING CLAMP
TO THE SURFACE BEING BUFFED TO ELIMINATE THE STATIC CHARGE.
Run and Sag Removal
This procedure consists of shaving the run(s) or sag(s) flush with a commercial single edge razor blade, shaving file or sanding.
NOTE:
