Calais V6-3300 3.3L MFI VIN N (1990)
good corrosion protection.
4.
Finish sand exposed Elpo primer with 240 grit sandpaper to assure removal of any chalky residue on the Elpo primer that may remain as a result
of the degradation of the primer.
Notice:
Do not sand through the Elpo primer to bare metal or additional metal preparation will be required to restore the original corrosion
protection.
5.
Remove all dirt from the cracks and surface of vehicle.
6.
Clean sanded surface with grease and wax remover.
7.
Spray entire prepared area with a coat of DP40/401 anti-corrosion primer (PPG(R)/Ditzler(R)) or equivalent. Follow manufacturer's instructions
and recommended dry times.
8.
Apply 2 to 3 medium wet coats of primer-surfacer to primed surface of the vehicle, making sure to follow manufacturer's instructions for
application.
9.
After allowing adequate drying time, wet sand with 400 grit (or finer) sandpaper or dry sand with 320 grit (or finer) sand paper.
10.
Repeat steps 5 and 6.
11.
Apply 1 medium wet coat of primer sealer, following manufacturer's directions.
12.
Apply 3 to 4 medium wet coats (or until primer color is hidden) of Acrylic/Urethane Enamel color. Apply clear coat after color. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
13.
Reinstall all previously removed moldings and windows.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number:
T3260
Labor Time:
Cutlass Calais
Coupe
21.4 hours
Sedan
21.5 hours
Cutlass Supreme
Coupe
20.7 hours
Sedan
21.7 hours
Material Allowance:
(Calais/Supreme)
Coupe
IC
(Calais/Supreme)
Sedan
IB
Mix Time
Coupe or Sedan
0.4 hour
Important:
The above allowances include ALL TIME for the R and R of glass moldings (removal or tape off of vista vents or sun roof glass), door
moldings, body moldings, stationary quarter glass, luggage racks and the refinishing of surfaces above the Body Side Moldings.
Technical Service Bulletin # 331708
Date: 931101
Paint - Clearcoat Degradation, Chalking and Whitening
Group Ref.: Body
Bulletin No.: 331708
Date: November, 1993
SUBJECT:
CLEARCOAT DEGRADATION - CHALKING AND WHITENING
MODELS:
PASSENGER CARS WITH BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT
CONDITION:
The vehicle exterior surface may show large chalky or white patches in the clearcoat, usually but not limited to the horizontal surfaces.
Blacks, Dark Blues, Reds, may have potential for this condition. On rare occasions, other colors may be involved.
CAUSE:
The clearcoat (with sunlight and heat) may degrade and turn white or chalky.
