Body - Bumper Fascia/Plastic Fender Paint Preparation
No: TSB 10-42A-008DATE: November, 2010
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
BUMPER FASCIA/PLASTIC FENDER PAINTING PREPARATION
This TSB supercedes TSB-05-42A-006, issued October, 2005, to add new models & provide updated instructions. Revised information is indicated by <.
PURPOSE <
Replacement bumper fascias and other plastic body parts for affected vehicles will soon be supplied unprimed. If you receive these parts in unprimed condition, they require special preparation prior to priming and painting. MMNA recommends using the PPG products or (their equivalent) listed in the paint preparation instructions later in this TSB. These instructions will also be available on service tech resources page on the MDL under Technical Worksheets.
AFFECTED VEHICLES <
2004 - on Endeavor
1999 - on Galant
2000 - on Eclipse
2001 - on Eclipse Spyder
2008 - on Lancer, Lancer Evolution
2009 - on Lancer Sportback
2007 - on Outlander
2011 - Outlander Sport
PROCEDURE
Follow the preparation, priming, and painting instructions included with this Technical Service Bulletin. They will also be available on the MDL "service tech resources" page, under "Service Related Items"> "Technical Worksheets."
If you have any questions or concerns about these procedures, please contact your local PPG representative or paint supplier.
IMPORTANT:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAINT PREPARATION OF BUMPER FASCIAS AND PLASTIC BODY PARTS
Replacement bumper fascia and other plastic pads must be prepared for painting as described below to ensure good paint adhesion.
MMNA recommends using the following PPG products, or their equivalent for this procedure:
^ PPG SU4901 - Clean and Scuff Sponge
^ PPG SU4902 - Plastic Adhesion Wipe
^ PPG SU4903 - Advanced Plastic Bond (or SUA4903 aerosol version)
1. Clean the part thoroughly using PPG SU4901 Clean and Scuff Pad or equivalent) and rinse well with water. Water should "sheet" (flat run off) from the surface. If it does not, repeat the process. Blow dry or wipe dry with a clean cloth. The entire surface must be totally de-glossed. Ensure the surface is dry, without water spots, before proceeding. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the product.
2. If the part has any noticeable scratches or other minor surface defects, sand the affected area using P600 grit or finer sandpaper.
a. After sanding, clean the affected area with PPG SEA 103 Multi-Prep (or equivalent). Refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the product.
3. Apply a light, even coat of PPG SU4902 Plastic Adhesion Wipe (or equivalent), over the entire area, wiping in one direction to minimize overlap. Allow 3 to 5 minutes flash time before continuing (NOTE: VIC compliant areas should skip this step and go to step 5 using two coats of SUA 4903). <
4. Apply a light coat of PPG SUA4903 (VIC Compliant Aerosol, or equivalent) over the entire surface, covering all edges thoroughly. Allow 5 minutes of dry time or until completely flashed to a matt finish prior to sealing.
5. Sealing - Sealing is optional for solvent BASECOAT and required for waterborne BASECOAT. Seal unprimed plastic substrate with flexibilized sealer (as required) appropriate to your < topcoat (water or solvent) and VIC regulations.
^ Nexa Solvent Basecoat: P565-301x, P565-357/358
^ Nexa Waterborne Basecoat: P565-312x, P565-357/358, P565-314x
^ PPG Solvent Basecoat: DAS302x, DSLV302x, K36, SX1056
^ PPG Waterborne Basecoat: SX1056, ECS2x, ECS6X
6. Topcoat with catalyzed basecoat as part of BC/CC system.
If you have any questions or concerns reguarding this procedure contact your local PPG representative or paint supplier.