Civic DX Coupe L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1999)
4. Spraying chipping guard primer
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Stir the primer thoroughly.
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Put the primer in a beaker and weigh the needed amount of primer to be used.
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Mix the hardener into the primer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: Measure the primer and hardener so they are in correct ratio.
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Add the specified thinner to the mixture of hardener and primer to attain the proper viscosity for spraying.
2C 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) 18 sec ± 1
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These substances are not available in the U.S.A. Honda recommends using DuPont's 123 Vinyl Coating, or Sherwin-Williams Vinyl Gravel
Guard.Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application.
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Once mixed with the hardener and thinner, the primer must be used within the times shown.
WARNING:
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Most paints contain substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening the container. Spray
paint only in a well ventilated area.
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Cover spilled paint with sand, or wipe it up at once.
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Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. Avoid contact with skin.
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If paint gets in your mouth or on your skin, rinse or wash thoroughly with water. If paint gets in your eyes, flush with water and get
prompt medical attention.
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Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
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Fill the gun's paint cup with the primer. Use a strainer when pouring the primer into the cup.
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Primer should never be applied to a dirty or greasy surface. Before spraying, blow dust and dirt off the surface and clean with wax and grease
remover.
(Method of spraying)
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Do not try to cover the surface with one heavy coat. Apply several thin coats.
NOTE:
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Spray coat
4-5 coats to get 20 microns of thickness, as one coat deposits 5-7 microns.
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Spray the primer at
250-300 kPa (2.5-3.0 kgf/sq.cm , 35.6-42.7 psi) pressure. Spraying with improper air pressure will cause imperfections.
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Open the gun 3-4 turns.
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Wipe up unwanted primer immediately with thinner.
5. Cleaning spray gun
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After spraying, be sure to clean the spray gun thoroughly with thinner or solvent.
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The gun will be permanently clogged if the primer is allowed to dry.
6. Drying
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After spraying the chipping guard primer, air-dry for
7-10 minutes to evaporate the thinner in the primer. Then dry it with infrared lamps at
176 degrees F (80 degrees C) for 30-40 minutes.
NOTE: Insufficient baking may cause pinholes if the primer coat is too thick.
