Topaz L4-140 2.3L HSC (1984)
ACTION:
Inspect the vehicle and if repair is necessary, refer to the following procedure for service details. This is a wet on wet procedure. Sanding is not required
after the seal coat is applied.
NOTE:
READ THE ENTIRE SERVICE REPAIR PROCEDURE BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR A NIOSH/OSHA RECOMMENDED VAPOR/PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR AND USE OTHER RECOMMENDED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
1.
Wash the vehicle with soap and water.
2.
Verify clearcoat to basecoat or primer adhesion by applying a 2" wide masking tape strip on all horizontal body panels.
a.
Pull the tape up quickly
b.
Inspect the adhesive side for paint removal.
NOTE:
IF PAINT WAS REMOVED DURING TAPE TEST, THE ENTIRE CLEARCOAT AND BASECOAT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE
PANEL.
3.
Wipe down the areas to be repainted with wax and grease remover.
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BASF product # 900 PreKleano or equivalent
4.
Sand the affected surface with 150/240 grit sand paper. Remove only clearcoat and colorcoat, featheredge areas with 320 grit paper.
NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE SPRAY PRIMER OR E-COAT.
5.
Blow off the area to remove loose dust or debris.
6.
Wipe the sanded surface with wax or grease remover.
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BASF product # 901 Prekleano or equivalent
7.
Tack off area.
8.
Mix and apply one coat of epoxy primer for adhesion and let dry per manufacturer's label instruction (20 - 30 minutes).
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BASF product # DE 15, PA16, PR80 or equivalent
NOTE:
DO NOT SAND THE NEWLY PRIMED AREAS.
9.
Mix and apply two coats of the appropriate colored primer surface sealer.
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BASF product # DP 21, Solo Color 1:1, then 2 parts of mixture 1 part DH 60, 30% PR80 or equivalent.
10.
Mix and apply 2 coats or until hiding of basecoat per manufacturer's label instructions. Apply first coat to repair area only. Apply second coat over
entire area. Allow a minimum of 15 minutes flash time before applying the clearcoat.
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BASF # Diamont Basecoat Color and Diamont Reducer 1:1 or equivalent.
11.
Mix and apply 2 coats of urethane clearcoat per manufacturer's label instructions.
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BASF product # DC90 Diamond Clear, LH50 Diamond Hardener 2:1 or equivalent.
12.
Polish if necessary.
13.
Clean and detail the vehicle and return it to the customer.
