Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S) (1988)
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Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Technical Service Bulletins
Bumper Covers - Repair Procedures
BUMPER - FRONT AND REAR - PAINT PROCEDURES
Article No. 88-8-1
FORD:
1986-88 TAURUS 1988 TEMPO 1988-1/2 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-88 SABLE 1988 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Front and rear plastic bumper covers that are scratched, peeling, or blistered may be repaired using a Ford recommended service procedure.
The recommended procedures are necessary to make sure of adhesion to the "Xenoy" bumper material.
ACTION:
If service is required, use one of the following recommended service procedures.
WARNING:
WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND WORK IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR CONDITIONS EXIST IN THE SHOP.
R-M REPAIR SYSTEMS
1.
Using a hot air gun, loosen and remove as much of the existing paint as possible from the bumper.
2.
Using a sander with 400 grit sandpaper, remove any paint that was left after performing Step 1.
3.
Sand the entire bumper with a "GRAY" scotch brite pad.
4.
Use 901 pre-paint cleaner to prep plastic bumper.
5.
Wipe bumper clean with tack cloth.
6.
Spray two (2) light coats of 811 Adhesion Sealer.
7.
Allow 30 minutes for drying time.
8.
Apply Alpha-Cryl basecoat to hiding following label instructions.
9.
Apply three (3) coats of 727 Clear Lacquer mixed with 891 Flex Agent following label instruction.
GLASURIT REPAIR SYSTEM
1.
Using a hot air gun, loosen and remove as much of the existing paint as possible from the bumper.
2.
Using a sander with 400 grit sandpaper, remove any paint that was left after performing Step 1.
3.
Sand the entire bumper with a "GRAY" scotch brite pad.
4.
Use 901 pre-paint cleaner to prep plastic bumper.
5.
Wipe bumper clean with tack cloth.
6.
Spray two (2) light coats of 285-22 Urethane Primer following label instructions.
7.
Allow two (2) hours for drying time.
8.
Use 600 grit sand paper and lightly wet sand.
9.
Dry and repeat Steps 4 and 5.
10.
Apply 54-line basecoat to hiding following the label instructions.
11.
Apply two (2) coats of Glasurit 54 Clear Urethane following label instructions.
PPG REPAIR SYSTEM
1.
Mechanically sand to the "Xenoy" bumper material with 400-600 grit sand paper.
2.
Wipe the bumper with DX-330 wax and grease remover.
