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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)11 · Bodywork
11 · Body & interior

Body shell painting cycle during production

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Body - Generalities › Body shell painting cycle during production
BodyworkBody shell painting cycle during production

BODY SHELL PAINTING CYCLE DURING PRODUCTION

Flow chart of the production painting cycle from rough body shell to painted body, with oven stages
  • Rough body shell
  • Bonderizing - Preparation with dip and spray systems. Stages: - Activation - Phosphating - Passivation - Intermediate washes. Then: Drying oven
  • Cataphoresis - Application of the first protective coat by electroplating system. Then: Baking oven
  • Sealant and PVC - Application of sealants for sheet metal jointings and PVC on underbody and wheel house by Robot. Then: Baking oven
  • Primer - Application of the second protective coat. Automatic operations with rotary cups. Then: Baking oven
  • Enamel - Application of: 2 coats of base paint, 1 coat of transparent warnish. Then: Baking oven
  • Waxing of boxed sections. Then: Painted body to assembly

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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