Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 53-17-03A
Date: May, 1996
INFORMATION
Subject:
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Models:
1991-96 Passenger Cars and Trucks
This bulletin is being revised to delete the 1990 model year and add the 1996 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 53-17-03 (Section
10 - Body).
This bulletin supersedes and cancels all previous service bulletins concerning the refinishing of aluminum wheels. The purpose of this service bulletin is
to assist dealerships in repairing the discoloration or surface degradation that has occurred on styled aluminum wheels.
This bulletin provides NEW PROCEDURES AND SPECIFIC MATERIALS for the refinishing of painted aluminum wheels or aluminum wheels with
discoloration or surface degradation.
Important:
THE RE-MACHINING OF ALUMINUM WHEELS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THE RE-CLEAR COATING OF ALUMINUM WHEELS IS NO
LONGER RECOMMENDED DUE TO CONCERNS OF REPAIR DURABILITY
The new procedure requires the wheel surface be plastic media blasted to remove old paint or clear coat. CHEMICAL STRIPPERS ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED.
Material Required
System 1:
DuPont Products
3939-S Cleaning Solvent
615/616 Etching Primer
URO 5000 Primer Surfacer
IMRON 6000 Basecoat
3440-S IMRON Clear
System 2:
PPG Products
DX533 Aluminum Cleaner
DX503 Aluminum Conditioner
DP Epoxy Primer
Deltron Basecoat (DBC)
Concept 2001 Clear Acrylic Urethane
System 3:
Spies Hecker
Permahyd Silicone Remover 7090
Permahyd 1:1 Primer 4070
Permahyd 2:1 Surfacer 5080
Permahyd Base Coat Series 280/285
Permahyd H.S. Clearcoat 8060
Color Selection
If the wheels being painted were previously clearcoated aluminum, we would recommend using Corsican SILVER WAEQ9283 for a fine
"aluminum-like" look or Sparkle SILVER WA9967 for a very bright look. As an option to the customer, you may also use body color. For color
