Tracer L4-1589cc 1.6L SOHC (1989)
Paint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
Article No.
94-23-4
11/14/94
PAINT - PRIMED SHEET METAL - PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION
FORD:
1980 and after CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1982-88 EXP
1984 and after TEMPO
1986 and after TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989 and after PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1980 and after CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1981-87 LYNX
1984-92 MARK VII
1984 and after TOPAZ
1986 and after SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-94 CAPRI
1993 and after MARK VIII
MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-90 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980 and after F-150-350 SERIES
1981 and after ECONOLINE
1982 and after BRONCO
1983 and after RANGER
1984-90 BRONCO II
1986 and after AEROSTAR
1988 and after F SUPER DUTY
1991 and after EXPLORER
1993 and after VILLAGER
1995 WINDSTAR
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK:
1980-91 C SERIES, CL-CLT-9000 SERIES
1980 and after F & B SERIES, L SERIES
1986 and after CARGO SERIES
ISSUE:
This procedure is being published to advise all body and paint technicians about proper procedures for preparation of sheet metal parts coated with
electrodeposition primer (E-Coat).
ACTION:
When prepping a replacement body panel for installation, it is mandatory to leave the E-Coat intact. DO NOT SAND OFF THE E-COAT.
Improper preparation with excessive sanding of the E-Coat to bare metal will jeopardize the sheet metal warranty and overall customer satisfaction. In
particular, the E-Coat is necessary to protect the parts from rust. Light scuff sanding using a Scotch Brite pad or wet 320 grit sand paper is recommended
for minor flaws. If a minor flaw exists, wet sand or scuff out the flaw and prime the repair area. Again, do not remove all of the E-Coat from the panel.