Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)
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Do NOT use general purpose rubbing or buffing compounds. They are too coarse for this application and could damage the paint finish.
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buff surface until chalked or oxidizied paint or contamination damage is removed
Note
Inspect the work surface frequently during buffing to ensure that only a minimum of original finish is removed. If the color of a metallic painted vehicle
shows up on the buffing pad, you have cut through the clear coat and you MUST repaint the affected area.
STEP 3: Cleaning
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wash vehicle thoroughly with a solution of 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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rinse vehicle with clear water then dry completely
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inspect vehicle to see if another application is necessary
Note
The paint finish at this point in the reconditioning process will look hazy (no luster) due to the buffing action.
STEP 4: Polishing
Polish the finish to restore the original luster either by hand or with a power buffer.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that power buffing be performed by an experienced person. If done incorrectly, power buffing can quickly and easily damage
the paint and finish.
Use clean polishing pads at ALL times
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buff affected surfaces with polishes such as "Crystal Shine" by Car Bright (R), "Liquid polish" by 3M (R) or equivalent
Note
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the polishing compound to achieve the best possible results.
STEP 5: Cleaning
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wash vehicle thoroughly with a solution of 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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rinse vehicle with clear water then dry completely
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inspect vehicle to see if another application is necessary
STEP 6: Waxing
Waxing (unlike polishing) will seal the finish and prevent further aging of the paint.
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HAND WAX, use clean cheesecloth and a good quality non-abrasive wax such as "Crystal Finish" by Car Bright (R), or equivalent
Note
If, in extreme cases, after the previous six steps, the clear-coat or topcoat has been rubbed through, it will be necessary to re-paint the affected areas.
Get prior DSM (TSM in Canada) authorization for ALL paint reconditioning, as well as re-painting.
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