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Paint - Damage Identification and Repair: Overview

NO.: TSB-92-51-001

DATE: MAY 1992

MODEL: ALL MODELS

SUBJECT:
PAINT DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES

PURPOSE

This bulletin provides technical information and procedures for identifying and repairing various types of paint damage on all new vehicles, as well as proper inventory care to minimize future damage.

Acid Rain, Industrial Fallout, Rail Dust or Scratches & Swirl Marks is classified as Industrial paint damage. Other damage, such as tree sap, bird droppings or bee pollen, is classified as Organic paint damage.

NOTE:
More detailed information on this subject can be found on the Triple Diamond Communications II Video # 44, Paint Damage & Repair.