Paint - Iron Particle Removal
Article No.95-6-1
03/27/95
^ PAINT - IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT - ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION
^ PAINT - ROUGH TEXTURE/FERROUS METAL CONTAMINATION - ACID RAIN DISCOLORATION OR ETCHING
FORD:
1980 and after CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1982-88 EXP
1984-94 TEMPO
1986 and after TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989 and after PROBE
1994-95 ASPIRE
1995 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1980 and after CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1981-87 LYNX
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-94 TOPAZ
1986 and after SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-94 CAPRI
1991 and after TRACER
1993 and after MARK VIII
1995 MYSTIQUE
MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-89 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980 and after F-150-350 SERIES
1981 and after ECONOLINE
1982 and after BRONCO
1983 and after RANGER
1984-90 BRONCO II
1986 and after AEROSTAR
1988 and after F SUPER DUTY
1991 and after EXPLORER
1993 and after VILLAGER
1995 and after WINDSTAR
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK:
1980-91 C SERIES, CL-CLT-9000 SERIES
1980 and after F & B SERIES, L SERIES
1986 and after CARGO SERIES
ISSUE:
Ferrous metal particles (hot iron dust) are generated by manufacturing facilities, rail shipments, combustion engines, jet engines, body shops, etc. These particles mechanically/magnetically bond to vehicles' painted surfaces. Moisture and temperature combine with the particles to create a chemical reaction. The reaction causes the particles to corrode and enter into the physical paint film.
ACTION:
To remove these particles/contaminants, USE ONLY the following procedure. The procedure must be performed before any buffing, polishing, color sanding or refinishing is attempted. The materials in this procedure are alkaline, acidic and neutral. They must be used in the specified order.
CAUTION:
ANY CHANGES TO THIS PROCEDURE WILL CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE OR UNSATISFACTORY REPAIR AND MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PAINTED SURFACES AND TRIM.
WARNING:
THE TECHNICIAN MUST WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT SKIN IRRITATION.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR PROCEDURE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ALUMINUM, FLEXIBLE PAINTED SURFACES OR OTHER PAINTED SURFACES. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY AND RINSE THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH STEP.
NOTE:
THIS DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO REMOVE SURFACE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE PAINT ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED UP TO 120 DAYS. VEHICLES WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED THE CONDITION LONGER THAN THIS PERIOD MAY REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL TREATMENT TO REMOVE FERROUS METAL CONTAMINANTS.
IDENTIFICATION
For ease of identifying, the Radio Shack Model 63-851, 30X, lighted, magnifier is recommended.
1. Ferrous Metal
^ Light colored vehicles: Small rust orange dots with black in center of stain.
^ Dark colored vehicles: Small white or silver dots with a "rainbow hue" around the particle. The surface will also feel rough to the touch.
2. Industrial Fallout
^ The surface feels rough to the touch and may exhibit crystalline deposits.
^ Usually ferrous metal is present, as well as water spots.
3. Acid Rain
^ Surface will exhibit irregular discolored spotting.
^ Dark colored vehicles will show cloudy or greying spots where the acids have started to etch away the paint.
NOTE:
IN EXTREME CASES ETCHING OF THE SURFACE WILL BE VISIBLE OR FELT.
DECONTAMINATION
Use Finish Kare Inc. products 1119/883/11850 to decontaminate the paint surface. Follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures.
NOTE:
FORD DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF OXALIC ACIDS OR OTHER "FALLOUT REMOVERS".
1. Rinse off dust and debris with cold water. Be sure to start at the bottom and work up.
2. Prepare product "1119" by mixing one (1) part "1119" with four (4) parts cold water.
3. Use clean wash mitt and apply mixture to entire car, starting at the bottom and working up to the top surface. Keep car wet with the solution for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow product to dry on the car, and do not allow it to streak down the sides. Rewipe with mitt if necessary to avoid streaks.
4. Rinse car with cold water.
5. Dry the flat surfaces of the vehicle hood, roof and deck lid.
6. Apply product "883" directly to the contaminated surfaces using a clean dry sponge, wash mitt, or soft truck brush ("883" is ready to use from the bottle, with no mixing involved). Keep the areas wet with the "883" for 5 to 7 minutes. Do not allow to dry on the car. Wipe down to the body line on the sides.
7. Prepare product "118SC" by mixing 1 oz (0.03 L) with 1 gal (3.785 L) of water.
8. Shampoo the vehicle with "118SC" shampoo mixture using a clean wash mitt and then rinse with cold water.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE "1185C" MITT WITH "1119" OR "883" SOLUTIONS. USE SEPARATE MITTS AND ALWAYS KEEP THEM SEPARATE.
9. Inspect paint surface to see if rust particles have been removed. If rust particles have been on the vehicle for a long time, it may be necessary to repeat each of the above steps.
NOTE:
THE NEUTRALIZER CONCENTRATE IS A HEAVY DUTY SHAMPOO AND CAN BE USED IN AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH SYSTEM.
CORRECTION OF SURFACE FOLLOWING DECONTAMINATION:
1. Visually inspect surface for evidence of removal of ferrous metal particles, crystalline deposits and water spots. Acid rain discoloring or etching will require either buffing, color sanding or refinishing if etching is visible.
2. Use the buffing products from only one (1) manufacturer. Do not intermix products.
3. Always follow the manufacturer's product sequence. Use appropriate pads with each product as recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE MORE THAN 0.3 OF A MIL OF PAINT MATERIAL, OR REPAINTING WILL BE REQUIRED.
4. Use a dual action sander (D/A Sander) with a velcro-mount backing plate and appropriate foam pad for final polishing swirl removal.
5. Use an alcohol and water mixture (1:4 ratio) to clean buffed areas to verify removal of scratches and swirls before application of final protective glaze.
NOTE:
FREQUENT WASHING OF VEHICLES IS IMPORTANT. CONTAMINANTS SETTLE ONTO THE VEHICLE EVERY DAY. USE CLEAN WATER (DEIONIZED, REVERSE OSMOSIS, ETC.) TWICE WEEKLY TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST, AND PARTICULATES. THE USE OF A NEUTRAL pH CAR WASH SOAP EVERY TWO (2) WEEKS IS RECOMMENDED TO NEUTRALIZE VEHICLE CONTAMINATION.
Parts Block
NOTE:
DEALERS SHOULD USE PROGRAM CODE R-23 AND CONDITION CODES C5 AND C6. REFER TO W & P MANUAL, SECTION 5-1, PAGE 3.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 91-18-1, 92-6-4
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of 12 Month/12,000 Mile Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
950601A Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Aspire
950601B Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Escort/Tracer
950601C Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Probe
950601D Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction -
Contour/Mystique
950601E Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Mustang
950601F Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Taurus/Sable
950601G Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction -
Thunderbird/Cougar
950601H Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Crown
Victoria/Grand Marquis
950601I Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Mark VIII
950601J Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Continental
950601K Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Capri
950601L Decontaminate And Surface 0.8 Hr.
Correction - Town Car
950601M Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Villager
950601N Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Windstar
9506010 Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Aerostar
950601P Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Bronco
9506010 Decontaminate And Surface 1.1 Hrs.
Correction - Econoline
950601R Decontaminate And Surface 0.9 Hr.
Correction - F-Series
950601S Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Explorer
950601T Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - Ranger
950601U Decontaminate And Surface 0.5 Hr.
Correction - F-Super Duty
950601V Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - F/B-Series
950601W Decontaminate And Surface 0.7 Hr.
Correction - L-Series
950601X Decontaminate And Surface 0.5 Hr.
Correction - Cargo
950601Y Decontaminate And Surface 0.6 Hr.
Correction - Tempo/Topaz
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
ENTRE C5 OR C6
OASIS CODES: 106000