S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD L4-119 1.9L VIN A 2-BBL (1983)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Aluminum Wheels - Cleaning/Painting/Coating
Number:
84-127
Section:
3E (X)
Date:
May, 1984
Subject:
CLEANING, PAINTING, AND COATING OF ALUMINUM WHEELS
Model and Year:
ALL MODELS WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Cast aluminum wheels with a clear coat finish that have peeling paint, discoloration of the paint or corrosion should be cleaned and repainted instead of
replaced using the following procedure.
NOTICE:
During entire procedure, be careful not to scratch or damage the shiny aluminum surfaces.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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360 grit sandpaper.
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Nylon auto glass type scraper.
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American Sure Seal Silicone Remover (stock number S-STC), 3M number 08984 wax remover or equivalent.*
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Paint thinner.
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American Sure Seal Wheel Polish - stock DAP or equivalent.*
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Enamel color coat paint or lacquer.
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American Sure Seal Coricone 1700 Clear Metal Protectant (stock number DCC or equivalent).
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DuPont 228S conversion coating or equivalent.
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General Purpose Pads, 3M #7448 or equivalent.
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American Sure Seal Glaze Cream Cleaner (stock number DGC), 3M number 05979 Clean-N-Glaze or equivalent medium abrasive rubbing
compound.*
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American Sure Seal Aluminum Cleaner (stock number DWC or equivalent).*
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American Sure Seal Paint Remover Product, strip-off (stock number SSO or equivalent).*
PROCEDURE
1.
Remove wheel and tire assembly from car. Remove tire from wheel (after marking wheel/tire relationship) or mask off tire prior to painting. If
wheel and tire are not separated, mark weights and remove.
2.
Using a general purpose pad or buffing wheel and the Clean-N-Glaze, aggressively rub over the machined surface to remove some of the corrosion
and restore most of the lustre.
3.
Wipe over the previously cleaned surfaces with an aluminum cleaner-polish to obtain maximum lustre.
4.
Using the silicone remover, clean the entire wheel. Wash off with clear water and air blow dry.
CAUTION: USE OF RUBBER GLOVES AND EYE GOGGLES IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
5.
Using the paint stripper, spray the entire wheel surface with this product. Wait two (2) or three (3) minutes and then remove with a high pressure
water hose.
Steps 6 through 12 are to be used only on aluminum wheels with painted surfaces. Painted aluminum wheels began to be installed in 1980.
6.
If peeling or discoloration is extremely bad, it may be necessary to use the paint stripper. Scrape off any loose paint with a nylon scraper and/or
360 grit sandpaper.
