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Brief description of blend-in painting (two-coat
paint applications)
Brief Description of Blend-in Painting
Clean and sand damaged area. Apply putty, if necessary. Clean,
degrease, apply filler to damaged area. Sand filler.
Sand the entire part beyond the damaged area. Give a matt finish
to the adjoining part using sanding paste and sanding/matting pad
fine.
Mix basefix with 200% universal thinner. Apply one covering coat
of basefix mixture to the entire surface of the adjoining part.
1st layer: apply mixed base paint on the damaged part and fade
out on adjoining part.
Note drying time. Do not blow-dry surfaces. Rub off surface
using tack cloth.
2nd and 3rd layer: apply mixed base paint. Apply paint fading
out past the perimeter zones of the first paint application. Allow
to dry.
Rub down surface with tack cloth. Feather surface. Note spray
pressure. Rub down surface with tack cloth.
Apply 1 feathering coat of mixed clear coat over both parts.
Observe drying time.
Apply one more coat of clear coat. Then allow to set and
dry.
Example: Fault in outer rear quarter panel. Blend-in paint
adjoining part (rear door).
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Paint system
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1
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New part (or damaged part)
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2
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Apply basefix to repaired and adjoining part/surface
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3
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Apply base paint (to finish-sanded filler and adjoining
part)
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4
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Fog zone 1/3
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5
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Apply clear coat (complete)
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