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(D) Procedure For PVC Body Side Moldings


If replacement of the body side molding is necessary, some dealer service kits will be supplied "paint to match."

The painting procedures in the following instructions (also included with the part) address materials from five (5) major aftermarket paint suppliers. Use the paint system materials you are the most familiar with.

NOTE: CAREFULLY READ ALL LABEL WARNINGS BEFORE APPLYING THESE PRODUCTS.

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR A NOISHA/MSHA RECOMMENDED VAPOR/PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR AND USE ALL OTHER RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

SIKKENS PRODUCTS

PREPARATION

1. Degrease with M600 wax and grease remover.

2. Scuff with # 320 dry paper or Scotchbrite 7447 (red).

3. Repeat degreasing step.

4. Spray two medium coats of Plastoflex primer. Allow 5 to 10 minutes flash between coats.

5. Allow 20 minutes flash-off at 70~ F before topcoating.

TOPCOATING

1. Mix Autocryl color with Elast-O-Actif 50:50 by volume.

2. Mix this material with 1.2.3 hardner and 1.2.3 reducer (use correct reducer for temperature) 100:50:30 by volume.

3. Apply three medium coats, allowing enough flash off to dry to a light touch.

4. Dry one hour at 140~F after 10 minutes flash off or dry 24 hours at 75~F.


PPG PRODUCTS

PPG MONO-COAT SYSTEMS

1. Solvent wipe with DX330 Acryli-clean.

2. Scuff with red Scotchbrite pad.

3. Repeat solvent wipe.

TOPCOATING

1. Mix and apply Deltron topcoat color with DX-369 Flexative per label instructions.

2. Use 40-50 PSI at the gun.

PPG BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT SYSTEMS

PREPARATION

1. Solvent wipe with SX330 Acryli-clean.

2. Scuff with red Scotchbrite pad.

3. Repeat solvent wipe.

TOPCOATING

1. Mix and apply Deltron basecoat color (DBU), with the recommended reducer for the temperature, per label instructions.

2. Mix and apply clearcoat material DBU-88 or DCU-2001, with DX-369 Flexative, per label instructions.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PRODUCTS

Ultrabase 7 Basecoat/Clearcoat or Ultra One Stage Acrylic Urethane Enamel

PREPARATION

1. Wash the material with a mild detergent and wipe dry.

2. Solvent wash with R7 K 156 and wipe dry.

3. Clean with a tack cloth.

4. Apply desired system with correct amount of Multi-flex, V6 V 299.


TOPCOATING

Prepare topcoating as follows:

^ S-W Ultra One Stage: (Mono-coat)
4 Parts Color
3 Parts SSR 650 Reducer
1 Part V6 V 440 or SSH 520
2 Parts V6 V 299

^ S-W UB7 Basecoat:
8 Parts Basecoat Color
8 Parts Stabilizer
1 Part V6 V 299

^ S-W UB7 Clearcoat:
4 Parts T1 C 650 Clearcoat
2 Parts T1 C 650 Reducer
1 Part CCH 690
1 Part V6 V 299

^ S-W Ultra One Stage: (Mono-coat)
Apply 2-3 medium wet coats at 50 PSI

^ UB7 Basecoat:
Apply 2-3 medium coats at 45 PSI

^ UB7 Clearcoat:
Apply 2-3 medium coats at 50 PSI

DUPONT PRODUCTS

DUPONT CRONAR POLYOXITHANE MONOCOAT SYSTEM

PREPARATION

1. Wash the surface thoroughly with a mild detergent.

2. Clean with Prep Sol.

TOPCOATING

1. Add 8 parts of Cronar single stage enamel.

2. Add 1 part Cronar initiator 9404S.

3. Add two parts of (9475S, 9485S, or 9495S,) depending on shop temperature.

4. Add 2 parts flex-additive 9250S.

5. Mix thoroughly.

6. Spray at 45-55 PSI at the gun, 2-3 medium wet coats or until hiding.

7. If a clear coat is applied, use 9500S.


DUPONT CENTARI MONO-COAT ENAMEL SYSTEMS

PREPARATION

1. Wash the surface thoroughly with a mild detergent.

2. Clean with Prep Sol.

TOPCOATING (Follow Manufacturer's Recommendation)

1. Add 8 parts of Centari enamel color and 1 part 793S hardener.

2. Add 4 parts of (8022S, 8093S, or 8096S) reducer, depending on shop temperature.

3. Add 355S flex additive per label instructions.

4. Mix thoroughly.

5. Spray 2-3 wet coats, with 5 minutes flash time, at 50-65 PSI.

BASF PRODUCTS

The following procedure is applicable to 4 paint systems in the BASF paint line. Read individual "system" instructions carefully.

PREPARATION

1. Solvent wipe the molding with RM Pre-klean-o 900.

2. Sand with 400 grit sand paper and rinse with 901 pre-paint cleaner.

TOPCOATING BASECOAT

^ "Glasurit" 54-line color 2 vol. parts
^ 54-line reducer 1 vol. part

^ "Diamont" basecoat color 2 vol. parts
^ B R Diamont reducer 2 vol. parts

^ "Miracryl" basecoat color 2 vol. parts
^ BCR reducer 2 vol. parts

^ "Supreme Gold" basecoat color 2 vol. parts
^ LBR reducer 2 vol. parts


Apply basecoat color until hiding is achieved. Allow 3-5 minutes flash time between coats.

NOTE: USE APPROPRIATE REDUCER FOR SHOP CONDITIONS. ALLOW 15 MINUTES FLASH-OFF BEFORE SPRAYING CLEARCOAT.

TOPCOATING

Apply clearcoat per manufacturer's label instructions:

CLEARCOAT REDUCTIONS

^ DC-88 Diamont Clear 4 Vol. Parts
^ DH-44 Diamont Hardener 1 Vol. Part

^ MC-1000 Clear 4 Vol. Parts
^ 894 Hardener 1 Vol. Part

^ LC-1300 Supreme Gold Clear 4 Vol. Parts
^ LH-1301 Hardener 1 Vol. Part

^ 92354 Glasurit Clear 100 Parts
^ 521-111 Elastifier 20 Parts
^ 929-29 Hardener 60 Parts

Apply 2 wet coats with 5 to 10 minutes flash time between coats. Overnight dry or force dry at 140~F for 30 minutes.

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