Civic L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC MFI (2003)
6. Sanding
After drying, wet sand the area of the intermediate coat.
Use the #600 sandpaper.
NOTE: Do not use #600 or less.
7. Air blowing/degreasing
Use alcohol, a tack cloth, and wax and grease remover.
Also clean and degrease the surfaces where the masking tape will be attached.
Intermediate Coating
Intermediate Coating
NOTE: You must do this procedure on the PP parts of the bumper and side sill panel.
1. Masking Mask the area surrounding the damage to protect it from the intermediate coat overspray.
Use masking tape and paper.
2. Spraying the top coat enamel
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Spray the top coat enamel over the surface until the primer surfacer is fully covered.
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Spray 2 - 3 coats to get 15 - 25 microns of thickness.
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Use the 2-part polyester urethane top coat enamel and a spray gun
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Mix the top coat enamel with the additive and solvent in the correct ratio.
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Follow the top coat manufacturer's instructions.
Drying
NOTE: Take care not to let the heat lamp deform the bumper during the drying process.
After spraying top coat enamel, allow for 5 - 10 minutes of normal drying, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer.
3. Polishing