Body Repair Manual

Refinishing Procedures
1. Sanding damaged areas
Shallow scratch:
• Level and finish damaged areas with #240-#400
sandpaper.
• Polish the leveled area with #400 sandpaper.
NOTE:
• Use a flexible block to sand the surface evenly.
• Do not remove too much material.
NOTE: Be sure to use a tack cloth. Dust and dirt are
electrostatically drawn to the surface.
3. Applying bumper primer (clear type).
• Stir thoroughly before applying the primer. Use a
spray gun or brush depending on working condi-
tions.
• Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint
contains substances that are harmful if inhaled
or swallowed. Read the paint label before
opening the paint container.
• Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved
respirator, gloves, eye protection and
appropriate clothing when painting.
• Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and
keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
• Cover as wide an area as possible, except for shallow
grooves (2-3 coats).
NOTE:
50°F (10°C).
• Apply the primer to the back of the bumper if the
damage is a tear or hole.
Deep groove/tear:
• Level and finish burrs and other irregularities with
#240 sandpaper. Keep the surface as even as
possible.
2. Degreasing/Cleaning
• Do not use high air pressure; use only an ap-
proved, 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
2
,30 psi) air nozzle.
• Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye
injury.
• Clean with wax and grease remover and dry with
compressed air.
surface with a tack cloth.
4. Drying bumper primer.
Body parts being dried with an
industrial dryer can get hot enough to cause injury.
Do not touch parts being dried.
• Dry the primer thoroughly with an infrared dryer or
other dryer suitable for the purpose.
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