i-350 L5-3.5L (2006)
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Do Not apply contaminated clay to the vehicle - it could scratch the paint finish.
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If the clay bar becomes too contaminated dispose of it and continue with a new bar.
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When finished using Clay Magic(R) store it in a container that has been lubricated on the inside with # 49 Body Shine.
Repair No 2: Clearcoat Etching
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.
Using appropriate paint thickness gauge measure paint thickness of affected panel(s). Measure each panel in several areas (at least five points) to
obtain average thickness of each panel.
4.
Apply finesse-type polish with foam pad.
5.
Clean affected panel.
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If damage has been repaired remove swirl marks using electric buffer and polishing pad. Hand polish vehicle with high-quality non-abrasive
automotive wax.
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If damage remains clearcoat has been penetrated. Proceed with step below.
6.
Select a small test area on damaged panel.
7.
Wet sand damage area using American grade ultra-fine sandpaper (1500 to 2000 grit) and rubber sanding block.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to use ONLY American grade sandpaper. Certain imported sandpapers have a "P" designation before the grit number and Do Not
necessarily align with traditional American grits.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to use ample amounts of water during the sanding process. Work slowly to prevent removing too much clearcoat.
8.
Remove excess water with squeegee and inspect affected panel.
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If damage has been repaired continue with sanding process for entire panel; then apply finesse-type polish with foam pad and remove swirl
marks using electric buffer and polishing pad. Hand polish vehicle with high-quality non-abrasive automotive wax.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to measure the affected surface with a paint thickness gauge after polishing or buffing. If more then 0.5 mil has been removed from the
affected surface, the clearcoat MUST be reapplied.
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If some damage remains or if base color is transferring to foam pad during polishing basecoat has been penetrated. Go to Repair No. 3:
Basecoat Etching and follow steps.
Repair No. 3: Basecoat Etching
1.
Sand to remove clearcoat from all affected panels.
2.
Refinish affected panels in accordance with paint manufacturer's recommended procedures.
3.
Once all repairs have been completed hand polish the vehicle with a high quality non-abrasive automotive wax.
Parts Information
Clay Magic(R) CM 2200 (Blue) and Auto Magic 49 Body Shine(R) may be purchased from authorized Auto Magic(R) distributors worldwide. To find
the Auto Magic(R) distributor nearest you contact:
AWC
1275 Roundtable Drive
