Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Paint: Technical Service Bulletins
Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures
Article No. 84-3-3
PAINT - COSMETIC SURFACE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FORD ALL CAR LINES - ALL MODEL YEARS
LINCOLN-MERCURY ALL CAR LINES - ALL MODEL YEARS
LIGHT TRUCKS ALL SERIES - ALL MODEL YEARS
The cosmetic paint surface service procedures outlined below are reprinted from Article Number 82-3-3 dated February 18, 1982. Many of these
procedures and techniques described have been incorporated along with several other helpful procedures in a video tape which is now available. This
video tape describes paint and soft facia service procedures developed by Ford Motor Company Assembly plants to correct minor concerns. After seeing
the video tape and with practice, a technician or body shop employee should be able to do the following:
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Remove most minor dings and dents (without filling and repainting), by using special metal massaging service tools.
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Remove hood and deck depressions without filling and repainting.
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Remove trapped dirt particles and still preserve the original paint finish.
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Service minor scratches that do not cut through into the prime or metal.
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Service orange peel without repainting.
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Service sags and runs without repainting.
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Remove surface stains with a heat gun.
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Make soft facia services on many punctures and tears in plastic parts without replacement.
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Service damaged abrasion resistant coating.
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Properly paint over E-coating.
The video tape is titled, "Cosmetic Paint and Surface Repairs" and is available in 3/4 inch Umatic UMC, Order Number 4651-025; or 1/2 inch
VHS, Order Number 4651-025.
For ordering information refer to the Ford Service Training Aids Catalog or write to:
Ford Service Publications Post Office Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207
Exterior paint surface damage or imperfections of a nature where the prime coat does not show can, in most instances, be restored without repainting.
The restoration of gloss and luster after the condition has been removed is made possible by new and improved service materials and procedures. The
following procedure is applicable to surface conditions such as dirt particles, orange peel, runs, sags, industrial fallout stains, swirl marks, light scratches
and other minor imperfections. Usually, these conditions are localized and it is not necessary to restore the entire panel. However, in a case such as dirt
particles or scratches in several localized areas, it is recommended that the entire panel be restored to maintain a uniform appearance.
FIGURE 5
Preparation
Before starting the service, the affected surface must be clean and dry. Mask off adjacent panels, mouldings, stripes and character lines as required
(Figure 5). Where applicable, eye protection, face mask and a belt buckle cover should be worn.
