PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 18: BODY
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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FIGURE 4: FIBERGLASS REPAIR 18091
Allow area to harden and contour the area with
coarse sandpaper #100 (Figure 5).
FIGURE 5: FIBERGLASS REPAIR 18092
Cover the area with a layer of resin putty and
allow drying for approximately 15 to 20 minutes
(Figure 6).
FIGURE 6: FIBERGLASS REPAIR 18093
Smooth off surface with coarse sandpaper #100
to desired shape. Further smooth surface with
fine sandpaper #120 until repaired surface
matches surrounding area paneling. Prime and
paint the area to match surrounding paintwork.
9 COMMON PAINTING PROCEDURE
9.1 NEW PAINT CARE
Our paint supplier recommends that you follow
these simple precautions the first months of your
new vehicle’s life.
CAUTION
Apply these recommendations after repainting
vehicle.
During the first 30 days:
• Do not use a commercial bus wash. Stiff
brushes or sponges could mar the finish and
damage the surface. Wash the vehicle by
hand only and with cool water and a very
mild bus wash solution. Be careful to use
only a soft cloth or sponge;
• Wash vehicle in the shade, never in direct
sunlight;
• Do not “dry wipe” vehicle –always use clean
water. Dry wiping could scratch the finish;
• Avoid extreme heat and cold. Park vehicle in
the shade whenever possible;
• Do not park under trees which drop sap or
near factories with heavy smoke fallout. Tree
sap and industrial fallout may mar or spot a
freshly painted surface;
• Trees are also likely to attract birds. Bird
droppings are highly acidic and will damage
a freshly painted surface. Bird droppings,
tree sap and industrial fallout should be
washed off as soon as possible;
• Do not spill oil, gasoline, antifreeze,
transmission fluid or windshield solvent on
new finish. IMMEDIATELY rinse off any such
spill with clean water, DO NOT WIPE;

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in