Touching Up Paintwork - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Paintwork
Paint is an important part of the car's rust-
proofing and should therefore be checked reg-
ularly. To avoid the onset of rust, damaged
paintwork should be rectified immediately. The
most common types of paintwork damage are
stone chips, scratches, and stains on the
edges of wings and doors.
Colour code
Data plate.
It is important that the correct colour is used.
The colour code number (1) is shown on the
data plate, see page 264.
Stone chips and scratches
Before touching up paintwork, the car must be
clean and dry and at a temperature above
15 °C.
Materials
•
Primer in a can
•
Paint in a can or touch-up pen
•
Brush
•
Masking tape.
Minor stone chips and scratches
If the stone chip has not penetrated to the bare
metal and there is an undamaged colour coat,
you can paint straight after cleaning the dam-
aged area.
08 Car care

Touching up paintwork

If the stone chip has penetrated to the
bare metal
1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the
damaged surface. Then remove the tape to
remove any loose paint.
2. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine
brush or a matchstick. Apply paint using a
brush once the primer is dry.
3. For scratches, proceed as above, but
mask around the damaged area to protect
the undamaged paintwork.
4. After a few days, polish the touched-up
areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount
of lapping paste.
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