Refinishing Procedures

Refinishing Procedures

1. Base material reconditioning (sanding)
1. Repaint and replacement part lightly sand the part with #400, #600 or #800.
2. Slight scores or scratches
Use a flexible sanding block and wet-sand the damaged section with #400, #600.

NOTE: Sand level to remove damage.

3. Deep scratches, when filling.
Use a flexible sanding block and wet-sand the damaged section with #240, #400.

2. Degreasing and cleaning
Clean the repaired area with wax and grease remover, then blow with air dry.

WARNING:
- Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kg/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle.
- Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

NOTE: Wipe dust off surface with a tack cloth.

3. Filling, drying and sanding
Apply the filler in several thin coats.

NOTE: Mix and apply the filler according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1. Dry the filler with an infrared dryer for 5 or 6 minutes Be sure to keep the dryer 40-50 cm (16-20 in) away from the surface.

2. Scratch the filled surface with your nail. If the surface is white when scratched, dry sand and wet-sand with the #240-#400 paper. Be sure to sand level.

4. Cleaning with compressed air, and degreasing
Blow the entire area to be coated with compressed air, then clean with wax and grease remover.

WARNING:
- Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kg/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle.
- Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

NOTE: Clean the whole surface to the help the masking tape adhere securely.

5. Masking
Use the masking tape and paper to mask the area that should not be sprayed.

6. Coat with primer/primer surfacer, drying and sanding.
- Spray the primer surfacer over the filled area.

WARNING:
- Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening the paint container.
- Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting.
- Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
- Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kg/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle
- Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

- The coating thickness should be 20-25 microns.

NOTE: Follow the primer/primer surfacer manufacturer's instructions.

1. Drying
- Let the primer surfacer dry naturally for 5 to 10 minutes, then dry with a infrared dryer.

WARNING: Body parts being dried with an industrial dryer can get hot enough to cause injury. Do not touch parts being dried.

- Be sure to keep the dryer 40-50 cm (16-20 in) away from the paint film.

2. Sanding
Lightly dry sand the whole area to be painted with #600, #800 sandpaper.

7. Blow off with compressed air, then clean with wax and grease remover.

WARNING:
- Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kg/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle.
- Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

NOTE: Clean the whole surface to help the masking tape adhere securely.

8. Top coating
- Remove dust with a tack cloth before spraying.
- Spray the top coating. Spray until the primer surfacer is covered.
- The coating thickness should be 30-35 microns.

WARNING:
- Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening the paint container.
- Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting.
- Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
- Do not use high air pressure; use only an approved, 210 kPa (2.1 kg/sq.cm, 30 psi) air nozzle.
- Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

NOTE: For the recommended top coat paint, refer to "Example of repair materials".
Solid color: Color enamel + color clear coat
Metallic : Metallic enamel + clear coat
Pearl : Pearl enamel + clear coat

9. Drying
After top coating for about 10 minutes, then dry with an infrared dryer.

NOTE: Follow the paint manufacturer's specification to dry properly.