PAINT
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE .............................2
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH.............2
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING.............................2
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP ..............2
AFTERMARKET REPAIR PRODUCTS ..........3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE
Information defining exterior vehicle body color is
located with the Body Code information. The Body
Code information is stamped on the floor pan out-
board of the front passenger seat. Refer to the Intro-
duction section for body code information decoding.
The paint code is also identified on the Vehicle Safety
Certification Label. The label is located on the driv-
ers door shut face.
The color names provided in the Aftermarket
Repair Product charts are the color names used on
most repair product containers.
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipment finish is a multi-step pro-
cess that involves cleaning, electrodeposition (e-coat),
base coat, and clear coat steps. Additionally, selected
areas of the vehicle may be coated with an anti-chip
finish.
OPERATION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application (base
coat/clear coat) is used. Color paint that is applied to
primer is called base coat. The clear coat protects the
base coat from ultraviolet light and provides a dura-
ble high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or
color can result.
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or surface
scratches in clear coat or single-stage finishes can be
reduced with light finesse sanding, buffing, and pol-
ishing. If the finish has been finesse sanded in
the past, it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding
operation should be performed by a trained
automotive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clear coat finish more
than.5 mils, if equipped (Use a paint thickness
gauge to verify paint thickness). Base coat paint
must retain clear coat for durability.
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopart
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. Refer to Introduction group of this manual for
Body Code Plate information.
WARNING: USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
OPERATION
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with Mopart Tar/Road Oil
Remover, and allow to dry.
(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat
of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the defect without running. Do
not stroke brush applicator on body surface. Allow
the filler/primer to dry hard.
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