Paint: Description and Operation

POINTS TO REMEMBER REGARDING THE DELIVERABLE PAINT FINISHING QUALITY

1 DESCRIPTION OF THE DELIVERABLE PAINT FINISHING QUALITY
a. Wet sanding is conducted after applying the intermediate coat and after applying the color base or the first clear coat to create an paint appearance with the texture and luster consistent the quality of the LEXUS brand. This improves the smoothness and luster of the clear coat and ensures an appearance quality that is one level above the Toyota brand. In addition, a double clear coat should be used for deeper paint colors to improve the appearance quality.
b. Although there is a difference in the appearance quality in the texture and luster compared to Toyota brand vehicles, there is no change in the type of paint used.




Example of the Sanding Area




Conceptual Quality Diagram for a Visual Inspection

2. POINTS TO REMEMBER WHILE REPAIRING
a. Although it is possible to repair using the same repair procedure as used previously, it is necessary to apply a clear coat and sand with an emphasis on recreating the smoothness of the texture and creating a coat of the appropriate thickness.
Therefore, make sure to keep in mind the points while repairing.

- Make sure to check the texture of the surrounding panels and match up the texture by painting and sanding before repairing.
- For deeper colors, make sure to apply a coat of the appropriate thickness and to match up the texture with surrounding panels (undamaged areas).
- Keep in mind that you are painting a double coat and paint one extra coat more than usual.

HINT: In certain cases, matching up the texture and luster by applying double clear coat based on the number of panels (area) to be painted will reduce the labor hours because sanding requires additional work time.