Town Car V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1991)
1986-93 TAURUS
1989-93 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1983-93 COUGAR
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-93 TOPAZ
1985-89 TRACER
1986 MARQUIS
1986-93 SABLE
1988-93 CONTINENTAL, TOWN CAR
1989-93 GRAND MARQUIS
1991-93 TRACER
1993 MARK VIII
LIGHT TRUCK:
1983-93 RANGER
1986-93 AEROSTAR
1987-90 BRONCO II
1988-93 F SUPER DUTY, F-47
1991-93 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER
1992-93 F-150-350 SERIES
1993 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
The clearcoat layer of the basecoat/clearcoat paint system may "microcheck" (crack and erode), turn white, flake or peel off the vehicle. This condition is
noticeable on the horizontal surfaces only.
ACTION:
Inspect the vehicle and if repair is necessary, refer to the following procedure for service details. This is a wet on wet procedure. Sanding is not required
after the seal coat is applied.
NOTE:
READ THE ENTIRE SERVICE REPAIR PROCEDURE BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR A NIOSH/OSHA RECOMMENDED VAPOR/PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR AND USE OTHER RECOMMENDED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
1.
Wash the vehicle with soap and water.
2.
Verify clearcoat to basecoat or primer adhesion by applying a 2" wide masking tape strip on all horizontal body panels.
a.
Pull the tape up quickly
b.
Inspect the adhesive side for paint removal.
NOTE:
IF PAINT WAS REMOVED DURING TAPE TEST, THE ENTIRE CLEARCOAT AND BASECOAT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE
PANEL.
3.
Wipe down the areas to be repainted with wax and grease remover.
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BASF product # 900 PreKleano or equivalent
4.
Sand the affected surface with 150/240 grit sand paper. Remove only clearcoat and colorcoat, featheredge areas with 320 grit paper.
NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE SPRAY PRIMER OR E-COAT.
5.
Blow off the area to remove loose dust or debris.
6.
Wipe the sanded surface with wax or grease remover.