D21 Hardbody XE King Cab 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) (1997)
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To apply paint to the bumper cover, follow the procedure listed below based upon bumper cover material type.
Coating PUR (Polyurethane) bumper covers
7.
Apply 1 coat of DP Epoxy Primer as a sealer and allow to dry.
Mix 1 part DP to 1 part DT Reducer to 1 part DP-401 (1:1:1).
8a.
NON basecoat/clearcoat colors
Apply 2 coats or to hiding of DCC CONCEPT color using DT reducer, DU Hardener and DX-369 FLEXATIVE.
8b.
Basecoat/clearcoat colors
Apply basecoat color and allow to dry.
Use either DBU color reduced with DRR reducer.
or
Use DBC color reduced with DT reducer.
9.
Apply 2 coats of DCU-2001 or DCU-2020 clearcoat mixed with DT reducer, DU hardener and DX-369 FLEXATIVE.
Coating PP (Polypropylene) bumper covers
7.
Apply 1 coat of DPX-800 Polypropylene Primer and allow to dry.
8a.
NON basecoat/clearcoat colors
Apply 2 coats or to hiding of DCC CONCEPT color using DT reducer, DU Hardener and DX-369 FLEXATIVE.
8b.
Basecoat/clearcoat colors
Apply basecoat color and allow to dry.
Use either DBU color reduced with DRR reducer.
or
Use DBC color reduced with DT reducer.
9.
Apply 2 coats of DCU-2001 or DCU-2020 clearcoat mixed with DT reducer, DU hardener and DX-369 FLEXATIVE.
R-M Procedure
Bumper Cover Preparation PUR or PP
1.
Pre-baking the bumper cover at 140°F for 45 minutes will improve adhesion properties.
2.
Wash the bumper cover with soap and water.
3.
Dry with paper towel and lint-free cloth.
4.
Wash with R-M # 902 Plastic Cleaner to remove wax, silicone and contaminates. Dry with paper towel.
5.
Scuff with Scotchbrite # 7447 (red) ultrafine pad and rinse with RM # 909. Final Wipe Cleaner, dry with paper towel and use tack cloth prior to
actual painting.
6.
Spray 1 thin coat of R-M 864 adhesion promoter following label instructions and allow 15 to 20 minutes to dry. Do not sand R-M 864
Polypropylene Plastic Primer.
7.
Spray 2 coats of Diamont Basecoat until hiding has been achieved with 5 minutes flash time between coats.
8.
Allow 20 minutes flash time prior to clear coating.