RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (1998)
Paint: Service and Repair
Refinishing Procedures
Refinishing Procedures
1. Featheredging (polishing damaged areas)
1. Damage to metal surface
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Sand the damaged area flat and smooth with a double action sander and #60 or #80 disc paper.
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Sand the boundary between the metal surface and undercoat with a double action sander and #180 or #280 disc paper. Try to sand a larger area
than the damage.
NOTE:
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Make sure there is no height difference between the metal surface and undercoat.
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If a double action sander is not available, use a rubber block and wrap sandpaper around it to sand the surface.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.
2. Damage to Undercoat
Intermediate coat
Top coat
Paint coat on replacement
parts Sand the damaged surface flat and smooth with a double action sander and #280 or #320 paper.
NOTE:
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If a double action sander is not available, use a rubber pad and wet or dry sand the surface with #280, #320, #400 or #600 sandpaper.
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After sanding, check that the surface is flat and smooth.
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Perform the operations under Item 1-1 for the areas where parts are welded to the body.
2. Preparation of metal surface.
Remove all corrosion from the damaged area using a #180 or #280 paper.
3. Air Blowing/Degreasing
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Air blow the sanded area, then degrease with a wax and grease remover (for USA usage-DuPont 38125 Enamel Reducer).
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Use the following materials:
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Spies Hecker Silicon Remover (Herberts)
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Standox Silicon Remover (Herberts)
WARNING:
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Do not use high air pressure: Use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/sq.cm, 30psi) air nozzle.
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Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury
4. Treatment of metal surface
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Brush or spray a solution of chrome phosphate or washer primer on the exposed metal surface.
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Use the following materials to treat the metal surface:
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Metal conditioner (kamsai Paint) (for USA usage- DuPont 2415 Kwik-Prep TM)
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ACP agent (Nippon Paint)
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Precoat (Isam Paint) (for USA usage-DuPont 6155/ 6165 Vari Prim Self-Etching rimer TM)
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Spies Hecker Priomat 1: 1 wash primer 3688 (Herberts)
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Standox Etching Adhesion Primer (Herberts)
NOTE:
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Treat the metal surface, as much as possible, to provide a better bonding surface for the subsequent paint.
5. Application of Filler
Drying
Sanding
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Small cracks or pinholes in the sheet metal should be repaired with a filler and sanded flat and smooth.
NOTE:
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Mix the putty with the hardener in the correct ratio.
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Follow the filler manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Body parts being dried with an industrial dryer can get hot enough to cause injury. Do not touch parts being dried.
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Allow the filler to air dry for about 5-6 minutes, then force dry with an infrared lamp.
