Cutlass Salon V8-350 5.7L DSL (1985)
63
7260
Lt. Sandstone
2-793
C8488
12293
31629
32-26473
74
7384
Aut. Maple Met.
2-895
D8386
12786M
32415
32-26560
79
8529
Dk. Red Met.
2-1105
D8561
15187F
35086
32-26760
84
7782
Gunmetal Met.
2-1053
C8481
14040
34124
32-26705
85
7696
Saddle Tan F/M
2-966
D8378
15188
33181
32-26644
42
8239
Lt. Grayfern Met.
2-955
D8383
13160
33186
32-26649
90
7693
Dk. Royal Blue Met.
2-962
D8376
13167G
33179
32-26642
1985 Exterior Plastic Parts
All 1985 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 1985 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
Thermoplastic Urethane
RIM
Thermoplastic Elastomer
TPE
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 their jobbers for 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 above.
NOTICE:
Unpainted parts do not require sanding prior to painting, but should be thoroughly cleaned as in Step A above.
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
4.
Sherwin-Williams R7K156
5.
Acme 88; Rogers 088
6.
Martin-Senour 6383
II.
NYLON - will be supplied in prime. Use the same procedure to refinish as on sheet metal
parts.
III.
ACRYLONNITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE (ABS) - No prime required; paint with acrylic