Tercel Sedan 2-Door L4-1456cc 1.5L SOHC (3E-E) (1991)
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Paint: Technical Service Bulletins
Paint - Refinishing Information
COLLISION REPAIR INFORMATION
FOR THE COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONAL
TITLE: TOPCOAT SAND & POLISH
SECTION: REFINISH BULLETIN # 173
MODELS: ALL TOYOTA LEXUS AND SCION
DATE: APRIL 2009
Customers have high expectations for automotive paint finish appearance and expect repairs to match factory color gloss and texture. Flawed refinish
appearance is a cause of concern and will likely have a negative affect on customer satisfaction and retention.
Toyota recognizes the reality of paint finish application in the shop environment. In addition to color matching and blending countermeasures to remove
paint process intrusion (dirt nibs) are necessary to achieve an undetectable finish match. This is also common in manufacturing plants when process
intrusion is encountered. Countermeasures are defined as; ultra-fine sanding to level nibs followed by polishing to a level of gloss and texture consistent
with the original finish. Technicians undertaking these tasks should review applicable technical data sheets for product process and handling instructions
as well as applicable safety information.
Topcoat sand and polish is one of many paint finish repair techniques covered in Toyota T101 and Lexus L101 Paint Finish Repair training. Please visit
for scheduling and registration information.
