F 250 2WD Pickup V8-6.9L DSL (1985)
Paint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Paint to Match Parts - Generic Paint Procedure
Article No.
93-6-6
03/17/93
PAINT - "DEALER PAINT TO MATCH" PARTS - GENERIC PAINTING PROCEDURE - FLARESIDE FENDER AND DUAL REAR WHEEL
MODELS WITH PICKUP BOX
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980-92 F-150-350 SERIES
ISSUE:
Ford Motor Company is continuing to supply selected parts in "Dealer Paint To Match" form. These selected parts are not painted and require painting at
the dealership.
ACTION:
Use the following painting procedure as a generic process for preparing SMC (Sheet Moulded Compound) plastic body panels.
1.
Wash the panel down with detergent and medium warm water.
2.
Scuff the entire panel with a "Scotchbrite" fine pad.
3.
Blow off the panel to remove debris.
4.
Use a low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) type wax and grease remover or pre-paint cleaner to clean the part.
WARNING:
REGULAR WAX AND GREASE REMOVERS CONTAIN LOW FLASH POINT SOLVENTS THAT MAY IGNITE WHEN CLEANING PLASTIC.
THIS IS DUE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD UP.
5.
Mix and apply one (1) coat of epoxy primer and let flash per the manufacturer's label instructions.
6.
Mix and apply one (1) coat of colored urethane primer/sufacer or primer/sealer per the manufacturer's label instructions.
7.
Mix and apply either single stage or basecoat/clearcoat paint system per vehicle requirement. Use manufacturer's label instructions.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES:
106000, 111000, 190000
