Civic DX Coupe L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1999)
15. Drying top coat
WARNING: Body parts being dried with an industrial dryer can get hot enough to cause injury. Do not touch parts being dried.
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Before force drying, let it air dry for 5-10 minutes.
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Force dry the sprayed surface under the infrared lamps for 60-90 minutes.
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Keep the drying temperature between 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) and 158 degrees F (70 degrees C).
NOTE: Take care not to let the heat deform the part during the drying process.
16. Polishing and Buffing
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Let the paint dry gradually, then polish the surface carefully using a polishing compound and sponge buff.
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To remove lint or dirt, wet sand the surface with #2000 or finer paper first, then polish with compound.
NOTE: Polish all roughness caused by sanding thoroughly. To do this, first polish with very fine compound, then with ultra fine compound.
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After polishing, remove the masking paper and tape and wash the entire vehicle thoroughly.
