Paint General Information

Paint General Information

The 3-coat 3-bake (3C.3B) paint finish gives the Acura RLX a deep gloss and stunning finish. This manual provides information on paint defects repair and refinishing. Throughout the objective is to explain in a simple yet comprehensive manner the basic items you should know about paint repairs. Select the correct material for the defect and repaint or refinish in the correct manner as described in this manual.

Basic Rules for Repairing a Paint Finish

To repair paint damage always use the 2-part acrylic urethane paints designated; polish and bake each of the three coats as in production to maintain the original film thickness and to assure the same quality as the original finish.

Outline of factory painting process






Features In Each Work Process

Pretreatment and electrodeposition

In the pretreatment process the entire body is degreased cleaned and coated with zinc phosphate by dipping.

After the body has been cleaned with pure water it is placed in an electrolytic bath of soluble primer (cationic electrodeposition).

This produces a thorough corrosion inhibiting coating on the inner surface and corners of the body the pillars the sills and the panel joints. Chipping primer is then applied to the most susceptible areas

Intermediate coat

The intermediate coat is applied to the prepared surface to further protect against damage.

Top coat

Enamel paint and either polyester or acrylic resin paint are used in the top coat for higher solidity smoothness brightness and weather resistance.

Sectional view of paint coats