Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
Use the same technique described above.
14. Air Blowing/Degreasing
WARNING:
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Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle.
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Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.
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Air blow the entire surface, then degrease with wax and grease remover.
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For shading or spot painting, polish the area with a polishing compound. Sand with a #2000 paper to give a better bonding surface for the
subsequent paint.
15. Masking
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Remove all existing masking paper, then mask with new paper.
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Use a heat resistant type masking tape (SCOTCH TAPE) where tape is attached directly to the body.
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Use brown paper or masking roll paper to cover.
NOTE:
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Mask the area surrounding the damage sufficiently to prevent overspray. It is also a good practice to use a vinyl cover to protect other areas.
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Protect resin parts with aluminum foil under the brown paper or masking paper to prevent damage due to heat during baking.
16. Application of Top Coat Spraying/Drying
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Prior to putting the car in the painting booth, thoroughly clean the interior and spray water over the floor Be careful about blowing dust and
dirt.
WARNING:
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Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle.
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Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.
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Air blow and degrease the surface before spraying the paint Also clean the surface with a tack cloth.
WARNING:
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Ventilate when spraying paint Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before
opening the paint container.
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Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting.
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Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
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Spray color matched top coat over the prepared surface. Apply 2-3 coats in two directions until the intermediate coat is fully covered.
NOTE: For application of the top coat, refer to step 12 "Application of Intermediate Coat."
Solid color: Color enamel + Color clear coat
Metallic color: Metallic enamel + Clear coat
Pearl color: Pearl enamel + Clear coat
WARNING: Body parts being dried with an industrial dryer can get hot enough to cause injury.
Do not touch parts being dried.
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After spraying, allow the paint to settle for about 10 minutes, then force dry with an infrared lamp.
NOTE: Follow the paint manufacturers instructions.
17. Polishing/Buffing
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Let the paint dry gradually, then polish the surface carefully using a polishing compound and sponge buff.
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To remove lint or dirt, wet sand the surface with #2000 paper or finer first, then polish with compound.
NOTE: Polish all roughness caused by sanding thoroughly. To do this, first polish with very fine compound, then with ultra fine compound.
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After polishing, remove the masking paper and tape, then wash the entire vehicle thoroughly.