i-350 L5-3.5L (2006)
Possible Cause:
Industrial Fallout
Refers to minute particles of iron produced from the friction between train wheels and the tracks or from a facility producing iron dust (e.g. a steel yard
etc.). It can appear as either bumps or rust-colored spots on the paint surface. Paint damage of this type occurs most often when the vehicle remains
parked in one location for an extended period of time.
Acid Rain
Refers to rainwater made acidic or alkaline by impurities in the air. It appears as water spots and/or discolored spots on the paint surface. Damage from
acid rain can vary from slight to severe depending upon how long the impurities have remained on the paint surface.
Correction:
This Service Bulletin addresses three repair levels based on the cause and extent of the damage:
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Repair No. 1: Surface Level Contamination (to repair damage from industrial fallout).
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Repair No. 2: Clearcoat Etching (to repair damage from acid rain in which the clearcoat has been damaged or penetrated).
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Repair No. 3: Basecoat Etching (to repair damage from acid rain in which basecoat penetration has occurred).
Since the extent of the damage can vary significantly from one affected area to another proper diagnosis of the damage extent is critical to the success of
the repairs. Diagnosis should be done on properly cleaned vehicle horizontal surfaces (e.g. hood roof box etc.) and under fluorescent lighting strong
enough to light the vehicle surface without shadows yet not so strong that it washes out the outlines of the imperfections.
Repair No. 1: Surface Level Contamination
1.
Move vehicle to cool shaded area and ensure vehicle surfaces are cool during removal process.
IMPORTANT:
Do Not perform this removal process in direct sunlight or on a vehicle with either hot or warm body panels.
2.
Wash vehicle with high-quality automotive detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
3.
Lightly mist Auto Magic # 49 Body Shine to a 3-foot-square section of affected panel.
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY Auto Magic # 49 Body Shine, or plain water, to lubricate the clay. Do Not use soap or solvent as a clay lubricant.
4.
Knead bar of Clay Magic(R) CM 2200 (Blue) into flat pancake shape.
IMPORTANT:
The clay bar can be easily contaminated if handeled with soiled hands. Be sure your hands are throughly clean before kneading the clay bar.
5.
Gently rub clay bar over affected surface in a circular motion using light pressure. Gradually increase pressure as needed to remove all surface
contaminants.
6.
Wipe treated section with clean soft towel.
7.
Repeat above steps for remaining sections/panels to be treated.
8.
Once all repairs have been completed hand polish the vehicle with a high-quality non-abrasive automotive wax.
IMPORTANT:
To achieve the best results with clay magic(R), be sure to use the following guidelines:
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Knead the clay bar periodically to bring fresh clay to the surface.
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If the clay bar is accidentally dropped on the ground be sure to check the clay bar for contamination.
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If a portion of the clay bar is contaminated pinch off the contaminated portion and dispose of it. Knead the remaining clay bar into a flat
pancake shape and continue.
