Repair Procedures

The goal in correcting paint damage is to repair it, not to cover it up. This means removing only a thin part of topcoat that is damaged. The maximum amount of topcoat that can safely be removed is 0.5 mil, (.0005"). That's the MAXIMUM. Clearcoat thickness is approximately 0.8-1.5 mils. If you remove too much of the clearcoat, this will leave a dark spot or a haze in the paint which cannot be repaired by buffing.

The following general instructions should be used to repair any paint damage. See minor, major and rail dust repair information for additional instructions.