PAI N T
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PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES . . . . . . . . . . 77
BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PAINT TOUCH-UP . 77
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISH
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
PAI N T
SPECIFICATIONS - PAINT CODES
EX T ERI OR COLORS
EXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
CODE
Steel Blue MB 5389
Brilliant Blue MB 5362
Orchid Green MB 6464
Flame Red MB 3534
Arctic White MB 9147
Black Blue MB 7103
Calcite Yellow MB 1234
Piedmont Red MB 3636
Hycanith Blue MB 5376
Black Gray MB 7103
Stone Gray MB 7160
Silver Gray MB 7708
BASECOAT / CLEARCOAT FI N -
ISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipm ent fin ish is a multi step pr o-
cess tha t involves clea ning, a pplying electro de-posi-
tion (E -coat), an ti-ch ip prim er, basecoa t, and
clear coat steps.
On most vehicles a two-part paint applicat ion
(basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color pain t that is
applied to primer i s ca lled ba secoat. The clear coat
pr otects the basecoa t from ult raviolet ligh t an d pro-
vides a durable high-gloss fin ish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can
result.
PAI N T T OU CH - U P
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surfa ce h as been scr atch ed
or ch ipped, it should be touch ed-u p as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corr osion. F or best resu lts, use MOPAR!
Scr atch F iller/Primer, Touch -Up Paints a nd Clea r Top
Coat.
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PAINT TOUCH - UP
(1) Scr ape loose pain t and corrosion fr om inside
scr atch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with MOPAR! Tar/Roa d
Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow t o dry.
(3) Fill the inside of t he scratch or chip with a coat
of filler /pr imer. Do not overlap pr imer onto good su r-
face finish. Th e applicator br ush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scr atch or ch ip with out run-
ning. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface.
Allow the filler/primer t o dry h ard.
(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up
pa int. Do not overla p touch-u p color ont o the or iginal
color coat around th e scratch or ch ip. Bu tt the new
color to th e origin al color, if possible. Do n ot st roke
applica tor brush on body surfa ce. Allow touch-up
pain t t o dry h ar d.
(5) On vehicles without clear coat, the touch-u p
color can be l igh tly finesse san ded (1500 grit ) and
polished with r ubbing com pou nd.
(6) On vehicles with clea rcoat , apply clear top coat
to touch-up pa int with the sam e tech niqu e as
VA PAINT 23 - 77
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