FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Preprocessing of Painting

Preprocessing of Painting

1. Featheredging






NOTE:
- The paint film damaged area should be sanded flat and smooth.
- If this is not done correctly, the end results will not be acceptable.

Damage to metal surface:




- Sand the damaged area flat and smooth.
Use the disc sander and #60 - #80 disc paper.




Use the double action sander and #60 - #80 disc paper.




- Sand the area larger than the damaged area.
Use the double action sander and #180 - #240 disc paper.

- If a double action sander is not available, use a rubber pad and wet or dry sandpaper.
Use the flexible block and #280, #340, #400, #600 sandpaper.

Damage to undercoat, intermediate coat and top coat:




Sand the damage area flat and smooth
Use the double action sander and #180 - #740 - #320 disc paper.




2. Preparation of metal surface
Remove all corrosion from the damaged area.
Use a product that removes corrosion.

3. Air blowing/degreasing
Use alcohol, and wax and grease remover.