Camaro V6-173 2.8L (1983)
Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Technical Service Bulletins
Bumper - Painting Flexible Plastic Parts
Number:
85-7
Section:
10 (I)
Date:
Oct., 1984
Subject:
PAINTING FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PARTS MADE OF TPO OR E/P MATERIAL
Model and Year: 1983-85 PASSENGER CARS
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
In order to achieve a durable finish when painting the parts designated below, a special material and procedure is required:
Carline
Part Name
1983
1984
1985
Celebrity
Bumper Rubstrips
0
0
Bumper End Caps
0
0
Cavalier
Bumper Covers
0
0
Citation
Front Valance Panel
0
0
0
Chevette
Front Valance Panel
0
0
Bumper End Caps
0
0
Chevrolet
Rear Filler Panel
0
0
0
Camaro Z28
Front End Lower Air Panel
0
0
0
Camaro (Base
and Berlinetta)
Front Valance Panels
0
0
0
The designated parts (parts with circles in the columns) are identified by a standard symbol E/P or TPO on the back side of the part.
The original factory applied paint used on these parts is generally baked elastomeric enamels. However, for repair, either a lacquer or
enamel may be used along with an approved primer.
The Ditzler system described in this bulletin can be used when painting such parts. Spot repair is not recommended.
DITZLER SYSTEM
1.
Clean thoroughly with DX 330, Ditzler Wax and Grease Remover. Sand well with #400 sandpaper and reclean with DX 330.
2.
Primer with DPX 800 Polypropylene Primer used as packaged. Air dry for thirty (30) minutes.
3.
Topcoat with two (2) or three (3) coats of Deltron Acrylic Urethane mixed with DX 369 Flexative and DAU catalyst as follows:
SOLIDS
METALLIC
COLORS
COLORS
Deltron Color (DAU)
2 parts
2 parts
Deltron Catalyst (DAU-2)
1 part
1 part
Flexative (DX 369)
1 part
1 part
Reducer (DTU)
1 part
2 parts
