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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
PAINTING
Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for
specific painting procedures and information.
All painting must be
done in an area with ade-
quate ventilation to safe-
ly disperse harmful vapors.
Wear eye protection and respirator, following manu-
facturers instructions to protect from overspray and
air borne mist.
Provide protection from overspray to
vehicle and surrounding area.
Minor Scratches
For minor scratches, the manufacturer suggests the fol-
lowing steps be taken to repair the Durashield™ body:
I. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol and dry.
II. Touch up damaged area with sequential coats (two
coats minimum recommended, allowing 30 - 45
minutes between coats, increasing to 45 - 60 min-
utes in higher humidity) using brush on touch-up
paint, until coating layer is visible, slightly above the
surface of the part.
III. Use 400 grit “wet” sand paper to blend touch up
area level with the rest of the part being repaired.
Use a polishing compound (3M Finesse or automo-
tive grade) to renew gloss and to further blend and
transition newly painted surface.
IV. Clean with alcohol and dry.
V. (Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
VI. Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, avail-
able at any automotive parts distributor.
Larger Scratches
For larger scratches, the manufacturer suggests the fol-
lowing steps be taken to repair the Durashield™ body:
I. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol and dry.
II. Mask the area to be painted (common masking tape
is adequate) prior to repair and use aerosol type
touch-up paint.
III. Apply spray touch up paint in light even overlapping
strokes. Multiple coats may be applied to provide
adequate coverage and finish. Always remember to
shake the can for a minimum of one minute to mix
the paint and achieve the best color match.
IV. After painting, allow to dry overnight. Smooth the
mask lines using 400 grit “wet” sand paper to blend
touch up area level with the rest of the part being
repaired. Use a polishing compound (3M Finesse or
automotive grade) to renew gloss and to further
blend and transition newly painted surface.
V. Clean with alcohol and dry.
VI. (Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
VII. Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, avail-
able at any automotive parts distributor.
Complete Panel Repair
In situations where large panels or areas must be
painted, touch up paint is not recommended. In such
cases professional painting or panel replacement is
called for. The manufacturer suggests body panel
replacement be considered as a cost effective alternative
to painting. If the decision to repaint is taken, the task
can be accomplished by any paint and body shop with
experience in painting ‘TPE’ panels. TPE is a common
material in modern automobile bodies and all body shops
should be familiar with the materials and processes
required.
The finish will include an application of a primer coat, a
base color coat and a clear coat. The manufacturer does
not supply these materials due to the variety of paint
manufacturers and the preferences of the individual
painter.
Most paint manufacturers can perform a computer paint
match to assure accurate color matching.
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