Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Paint: Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Complete or Partial Panel Repair
Number 83-I-37
Section 2
Date 01/83
Subject:
COMPLETE OR PARTIAL PANEL REPAIR OF HIGH SOLIDS ENAMEL (WITH LACQUER) - 1982-1983 PONTIAC FIR
The following procedures are recommended when repairing exterior panels on the above high solids enamel painted vehicles.
PROCEDURE - COMPLETE PANEL REPAIR
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Thoroughly clean exterior of vehicle with detergent and water, followed by a recommended wax, grease and silicone remover.
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Block sand with 400 grit paper.
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Treat any bare metal with a suitable metal conditioner.
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Apply primer surfacer as required.
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Block sand primed areas with wet or dry 400 grit paper.
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Mask off.
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Blow off all dust and wipe repair areas with a tack rag.
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Apply sealer per manufacturer's directions. The following products or equivalent may be used:
Rinshed Mason - Clear Adhesion #811 Ditzler - Pigmented Sealer #DL-1970 DuPont - Clear Midcoat #222-S Sherwin Williams - Intercoat Sealer
#P1C48 Acme - Intercoat Sealer #571 Rogers - Intercoat Sealer #4571 Martin Senour - Intercoat Sealer #3061
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Apply acrylic lacquer color until full hiding is achieved.
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Allow to dry overnight and compound exterior surface, including fascias (flexible panels).
PROCEDURE - PARTIAL PANEL REPAIR
The success of a spot or partial panel repair of O.E.M. high solids enamel with lacquer depends largely upon thorough cleaning and preparing the surface
with clear sealer and the use of a blend coat after color application. The blend coat significantly reduces the possibility of scaling at the perimeter of the
repair upon compounding and final polishing,
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Clean the surface well beyond the intended repair area with a suitable grease, silicone and wax remover.
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If required, featheredge broken paint film and condition bare metal. Apply primer-surfacer in a sufficient number of coats and sand in the usual
manner. Blow off all dust and wipe repair area with tack rag.
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Apply the clear adhesion sealer following manufacturer's recommendations for spraying viscosity, number of coats and drying time. Pigmented
sealer should not be used for partial repair. Apply sealer 3-4" beyond intended edge of color application. For recommended sealers, see complete
panel repair.
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Apply acrylic lacquer topcoats for proper hiding and color match.
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Apply all topcoats within the area previously sealed.
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Allow 15-30 minutes for the last color coat to flash. Then apply two passes of blend coat material at 15-20 lbs. gun pressure to melt in overspray,
followed by two coats over the entire repair, staying within the sealed area.
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Allow the repair to dry thoroughly. Rub and polish beyond the repair area.
