Interior - Wood Trim Scratch Repair
NUMBER: 23-033-02GROUP: Body
DATE: July 22, 2002
SUBJECT:
Real Wood Trim Scratch Repair
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves finesse sanding and polishing scratched real wood trim panels.
MODELS:
2001-2003 (LH) 300M/LHS/Concorde Limited
2002 - 2003 (WJ) Grand Cherokee
2002 - 2003 (WG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Real wood trim steering wheels and interior trim panels may become scratched/damaged by sharp objects such as rings, keys, etc.
DIAGNOSIS:
Visually inspect the wood trim if a scratch is present, the following Repair Procedure should be used.
NOTE:
SUBJECT LH-VEHICLES HAVE REAL WOOD STEERING WHEELS, CLUSTER AND RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM BEZELS. SUBJECT WJ/WG-VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL OVERLAND PACKAGE HAVE REAL WOOD INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT & RIGHT SPEARS/BEZELS, INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER CENTER BEZEL, DOOR TRIM PANEL SPEARS AND STEERING WHEEL.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Depending on the depth of the scratch, sand the scratched area with 400 grit or finer sandpaper. Use a linear (back and forth) sanding action, DO NOT use a circular motion.
2. Continue sanding until the scratched area is flush with the surrounding surface of the steering wheel/trim panel.
3. Use the next finest grit sandpaper to sand the scratched area until the linear scuff pattern is uniform with the finer grit.
4. Repeat step 3 until sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper is completed.
5. Polish the sanded area with polishing compound to return the surface to a high luster.
6. Clean any sanding/polishing residue from the vehicle.
POLICY:
Damage occurring during shipment is reimbursable via transportation claim. Damage occurring while in dealer inventory is dealer responsibility. Damage caused after the sale of the vehicle is not covered under warranty.
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