Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)
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Paint: Technical Service Bulletins
Paint Finishes - Restoration
Group:
02
Number:
92-01
Date:
June 30, 1992
Subject:
Restoration of Chalked, Oxidized or Contaminated Paint Finishes
Model(s):
All Models, Supersedes Group 50 No. 91-06
Vehicles which have been in storage for extended periods of time or are dulled due to ultra violet light exposure or damaged due to industrial fallout may
be restored using the following procedure.
WARNING
Before using any chemicals or cleaning compounds, carefully read all of the cautions and medical information on the container. Always follow all of the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The following six steps MUST be followed IN SEQUENCE to restore chalked, oxidized or contaminated paint finishes.
STEP 1: Inspection
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wash vehicle, use Kats UL 7000, Part No. 176 050 101, and water
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ratio
- 4 parts water
- 1 part Kats UL 7000
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dry vehicle completely
CAUTION
Do NOT wash or dry vehicle in direct sunlight. Water spots may form on the paint finish.
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inspect the following surfaces under a fluorescent light:
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hood, roof, rear deck, tops of fenders, painted surfaces of bumpers and doors
STEP 2: Buffing
Buffing may be accomplished by hand, a low speed orbital buffer or a high speed orbital buffer.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that power buffing be done by an experienced person. If done incorrectly, power buffing can quickly and easily damage the
paint finish.
Use clean cutting pads at ALL times.
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mask off trim or glass close to affected areas noted in inspection step 1
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buff small areas at a time, no larger than two feet by two feet
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buff using a light polishing compound such as "Acid Rain Creme" by Car Bright (R) "finesse-it" by 3M (R), or equivalent
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heavy oxidation/contamination may be removed using a more aggressive compound such as "Liquid Cleaner" and "Liquid Machine" by Car Bright
(R), or equivalent
Note
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the polishing compound to achieve the best possible results.
CAUTION
