K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L (1988)
SPOT REPAIR USING URETHANE CLEAR COAT, Figure No. 2
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Clean involved surfaces with a grease and wax remover (Dupont 3812S enamel reducer or equivalent).
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Feather edge the paint using standard paint preparation procedure.
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Metal prep the bare metal thoroughly (Dupont 5717 metal conditioner or equivalent).
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Mask off the surrounding area and spray on an acrylic primer (Dupont Variprime 615S/ 616S or equivalent).
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Apply a primer surfacer (Dupont 1315 or equivalent).
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Sand primer with 360 grit dry followed by 400 grit dry. Apply sealer (Dupont Velvaseal 1984S, 1985S, and 1986S or equivalents).
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Apply a paint adhesion promotor and allow to dry (Dupont 222S or equivalent).
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Apply base color coat per label direction for spot repair. Apply urethane clear coat (Dupont 1080S clear urethane, 1082S activator, and 1085S
reducer or equivalents) beyond base color coat but within the area of the adhesion promotor. Allow to dry overnight and compound.
PICKUP BOX REINSTALLATION
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Reinstall box to frame rails. Torque bolts to 70 N-m (52 ft.lbs.).
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Reconnect wiring harness and ground strap.
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Reinstall and tighten the fuel filler tube to the side panel.
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Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Labor Op T7390 should be used when performing this procedure. The repair time is 1.3 hours.
