Body - Scratch and Acid Resistant Paint Information
PAINTPA002-07
Title:
EXTERIOR COLOR AND SCRATCH
RESISTANT AND ANTI-ACID PAINT
Models:
'07 Scion tC
September 21, 2007
Introduction
Most colors on Scion tC vehicles sold in the U.S. use a combination of scratch resistant and/or acid rain resistant exterior (body color) paint finishes. These types of finishes provide improved resistance to minor scratching and acid rain.
The repair of acid rain damaged paint surfaces is explained in TSB No. B0020-91 "Prevention and Repair of Acid Rain Damage".
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2007 model year Scion tC vehicles.
Paint Application
Warranty Information
Polishing Tips
Polishing Tips for Anti-Scratch Finishes:
Since this type of paint technology is meant to resist scratching, it is important to understand that sanding and polishing to remove scratches is quite difficult and will require significantly more time to finesse the paint surface to achieve an acceptable appearance.
^ Use an ultra-fine grit sandpaper to remove scratches.
^ Soak sandpaper in soapy water for at LEAST one hour (overnight preferred) prior to sanding the paint surface (this will reduce the possibility of rescratching the paint surface).
^ Use polishing compounds and materials specifically designed to be used with clear coated urethane paint finishes.
Refinish Recommendations:
NOTE:
All metallic and pearl coat finishes MUST be clear coated. Please refer to the specific refinish recommendations issued by the paint manufacturer used by the body/paint shop.
Refinish materials providing similar scratch resistant qualities to that of the original factory finish have been developed by the refinish paint suppliers in the U.S. Please contact your refinish supplier for a list of appropriate refinish materials as well as specific refinish instructions.