Custom Cruiser V8-307 5.0L (1987)
9739
28
8743
Midnite Sapphire
2-1273
*
17068
36593
36593
31
8592
Dk. Blue Met.
2-1114
*
15060
35025
32-26753
43
8572
Lt. Sage Met.
2-1113
*
15182
35087
32-26761
48
8747
Black Emerald
2-1186
*
16101
35771
32-26841
58
8575
Lt. Chestnut
2-1199
*
16097
35766
32-26836
63
8744
Lt. Driftwood
2-1188
*
16098
35768
32-26838
76
8984
Dk. Garnet
2-1272
*
17073
36597
36597
79
8529
Burgundy
2-1105
*
15187
35086
32-26760
84
7782
Med. Gray Met.
2-1053
*
14040
34124
32-26705
*Not available at this time.
Exterior Plastic Parts
All 1987 Oldsmobiles have exterior parts made of various types of plastic materials that require specific procedures to obtain high quality refinishing
results. Included in this bulletin is a chart listing the different types of plastic materials used on 1987 models. For best results when painting is required,
determine the type of plastic material from the chart. Then follow the correct paint procedure, depending upon what painting material and equipment is
available.
PLASTIC TYPE
SYMBOL
Thermoset Urethane
RRIM
Thermoplastic Urethane
TPU
Thermosetting Polyester
UP (SMC)
Thermoplastic Urethane
RIM
Thermoplastic Elastomer
TPE
1.
GENERAL PAINT PROCEDURE FOR EXTERIOR FLEXIBLE PLASTICS
Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyurethane (PUR, TPUR, RRIM, RIM), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), Thermoplastic Polyester (SMC), EPDM
Rubber (Supplied In Prime).
There are a multitude of finishing systems available on the market for painting and/or repairing flexible plastic parts. Following is a general outline
of painting procedures, including a list of available products. Refer to the manufacturer's literature available through your jobber for details on
proper mixing and application.
A.
Thoroughly clean part by washing with a suitable cleaning solvent* to remove all surface contaminates.
NOTICE:
Previously painted parts that show signs of cracking, peeling or improper adhesion must be stripped before repainting. The old
finish may be removed with any commercially available chlorinated solvent stripper or lacquer thinner.
NOTICE:
Do not soak parts longer than necessary to remove the old paint to avoid swelling.
B.
Scuff sand to an even dull appearance the entire surface to be painted with fine (400 grit or less) sandpaper and feather edge any damaged
areas and rewash as in Step A.
NOTICE:
Unpainted parts do not require sanding prior to painting, but should be thoroughly cleaned as in Step A.
C.
Apply two (2) thin coats of primer when required per top coat manufacturer's recommendation and allow to completely dry before
proceeding. (For most products, approximately 30 minutes).
D.
Prepare color coat according to the manufacturer's recommendation and apply sufficient double coats to develop the proper shade. For best
results, allow a few minutes flash time between each double coat and allow to completely dry before using.
E.
Following is a list of some of the products available for painting flexible plastic.
Ditzler Elastomeric Primer - DPX844 Ditzler Flexative - DX369 (Permanent Flexible Urethane Additive) Ditzler Flex Additive - DX1798
(Non-Urethane Additive) Ditzler Delthane - DXR80 (Acrylic Enamel Hardener)
Rinshed-Mason Acrylic Flex Agent 891 DuPont Dexlar Flexible Finish (Lucite tints plus Dexlar 365B Additive) Sherwin-Williams Flex Additive -
V2V297 Acme/Rogers Flex Additive - 699/4699 Martin-Senour Flex Additive - 3082
*Cleaning Solvents
1.
DuPont Prep-Sol
2.
Rinshed-Mason Pre-Kleano 900
3.
Ditzler Acryli-Clean DX330
