Mustang V8-302 5.0L HO (1987)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.
Wash the vehicle with soap and rinse thoroughly. Make sure the vehicle is dry and at room temperature before performing the following test.
2.
Verify colorcoat loss of adhesion by applying a 2 inch wide by 15 inch long masking tape strip (3M Automotive 3233 Masking Tape # 06340) on
any panel that doesn't exhibit peeling. Do the test above and below the character line.
a.
Press the tape down firmly and pull the tape up quickly.
b.
Inspect the adhesive side of the tape for paint removal.
c.
If paint was removed during the tape test, above and below the character line, repaint the entire vehicle. If paint was removed only from
areas above the character line, repaint only the horizontal surfaces of the vehicle (entire area above the character line), Figure 1.
3.
No repainting will be completed unless body damage (dings, dents, rust) is repaired prior to refinishing.
If the vehicle is within the corrosion and perforation warranty, the vehicle should be handled through that program's provisions.
If the vehicle is out of warranty, the customer must agree to pay for the cost of sheetmetal repair of the damaged areas.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Mask off with paper or liquid materials, all areas on the vehicle which are not going to be painted or will be affected by overspray.
2.
Use ONLY the following recommended stripping methods.
CAUTION:
COMPLETELY STRIP (TO BARE METAL) ALL PANELS TO BE REFINISHED.
PAINT STRIPPING INFORMATION
WARNING:
LEAD CONTAMINATION POTENTIAL: THE ELECTROCOAT PRIMER USED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONTAINS SMALL
AMOUNTS OF LEAD FOR CORROSION PROTECTION OF STEEL
WARNING:
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND FORWARD THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ARTICLE TO ALL
EMPLOYEES PERFORMING THE PAINT REMOVAL OPERATION. DEALERS SHOULD CONTACT LEGAL COUNSEL AND/OR LOCAL
OSHA AUTHORITIES FOR DIRECTION REGARDING LEAD EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
