Hatchback 4WD F4-1781cc 1.8L (1983)
Paint: Technical Service Bulletins
Paint - Water Spotting
NUMBER: 13-61-92
DATE: 02-05-92
APPLICABILITY:
ALL SUBARU MODELS
SUBJECT:
WATER SPOTTING ON THE PAINT SURFACE
If you receive a complaint of water spots on the paint surfaces that leaves a residue that will not wash off during routine washing and drying of the
vehicle, surface compounding and polishing may be necessary. Most complaints of water spotting and light etching can be repaired without repainting.
Use the following repair procedure to determine the extent of the condition:
Using the materials listed below, hand apply a small amount of polishing compound to a small affected area. Polish the area vigorously according to the
material directions.
Clean off the area and examine the surface. If the water spots are removed satisfactorily, use the hand applied compound and polishing
recommendations. If the water spots are not successfully removed by hand use, then machine buffing or surface sanding may be required. Surface
sanding should only be done after buffing attempts prove unsuccessful.
NOTE:
A BODY SHOP PROFESSIONAL IS PREFERRED WHEN SURFACE SANDING AND MACHINE BUFFING BECAUSE OF THE HIGH LEVEL
OF SKILL REQUIRED.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Hand Application
1.
Medium Compound - 3M Imperial Microfinishing Compound, Part Number 06031 (Gal.) Paste or equivalent.
2.
Finishing Polish - 3M Imperial Machine Glaze, Part Number 05991 (Qt.) or equivalent.
Machine Buffer Application
1.
Medium Compound - 3M Imperial Microfinishing, Part Number 06031 (Gal.) Paste or equivalent.
2.
Fine Compound - 3M Imperial Microfinishing Glaze, Part Number 05992 or equivalent.
3.
Final Polishing - 3M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad Glaze, Part Numbers 05995 (White) for light colors and 05996 (Dark) for dark colors.
Buffing Pad Recommendations for Machine Application
For medium and fine compound, use 3M Hookit SBS System Compounding Pad, Part Number 05712, along with back-up pad, Part Number 05717 or
equivalent.
For applying Perfect-It Foam Pad Polishing Glaze, Foam Polishing Pad, Part Number 05725 or equivalent.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
NOTE:
THE COMPOUNDING AND POLISHING INFORMATION WAS DEVELOPED BY THE MANUFACTURES OF THESE PRODUCTS.
BECAUSE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UPDATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS, MANUFACTURES OF COMPOUNDS AND
POLISHES HAVE REQUESTED THAT DEALERS CONTACT THEIR LOCAL PAINT AND CHEMICALS JOBBER/DISTRIBUTOR
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
3M RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF THEIR MATERIALS
For hand application use the chemical spotting, minor scratch removal instructions without using a machine buffer.
For machine use, follow the same instructions for minor scratches, chemical spotting, etc.
The 3M Perfect-it(TM)
Paint Finishing System for the Ultimate Finish
