RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Paint: Service and Repair
Paint Touch-Up
PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
If the painted metal surface of a vehicle becomes scratched or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possible to avoid corrosion.
WARNING: Use an OSHA approved respirator and safety glasses when spraying paint or solvents in a confined area. Failure to follow this
warning may result in possible personal injury or death.
When repairing painted metal surfaces, for best results, use MOPAR(R) Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top Coat.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
PAINT TOUCH-UP
1. Scrape any loose paint and corrosion from inside the scratch or chip.
WARNING: Avoid prolonged skin contact with petroleum or alcohol-based cleaning solvents. Failure to follow this warning can result in
possible personal injury or death.
2. Clean affected area with MOPAR(R) Tar/Road Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow to dry.
3. Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good surface finish. The applicator brush should be
wet enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without running. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface. Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.
4. Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the
new color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch-up paint to dry hard.
5. On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch-up color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished with rubbing compound.
6. On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat to touch-up paint with the same technique as described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, the clearcoat can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished with rubbing compound.
