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Paint Damage, Repairing



Paint Damage, Repairing

For paint damage in visible areas and for severely damaged points in the non-visible area of removed window, paint structure must be repaired according to specifications of "Paint" Repair Manual.

The following repair method applies to minor paint damage in an area of removed window which is not visible: Apply two coats of glass/paint primer D 009 200 02 over each other (wet on wet) in opposite directions.
- Apply once over damaged area.
- Air dry for 10 minutes.
- Apply a second coat but apply it in the opposite direction as the first one.