Paint - Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting: Overview

Article No.
98-3-3

02/16/98

PAINT - SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1997 ASPIRE, PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1997-98 CONTOUR
1998 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997 COUGAR
1997-98 MYSTIQUE
1998 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 AEROSTAR
1997-98 EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, F-150, F-250 LD, F-250 LD, MOUNTAINEER, RANGER, VILLAGER, WINDSTAR
1998 ECONOLINE, NAVIGATOR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK:
1997 AEROMAX, CARGO SERIES, F & B SERIES, L SERIES, LOUISVILLE

ISSUE:
Exterior paint surface maintenance or damage repair where the basecoat does not show through should be restored without repainting. The restoration of gloss and luster may be enhanced with new techniques and three new Ford approved materials.

ACTION:
The following procedure is applicable to repair surface conditions such as dirt particles, "orange peel," runs, sags, industrial fallout stains, swirl marks, and scratches.





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OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 106000