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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
6.
Use 400 grit "wet" sand paper to blend painted area
level with the surface of the part being repaired.
7.
Use a polishing compound (3M Finesse or automo-
tive grade) to renew gloss and to further blend and
transition newly painted surface.
8.
Clean with alcohol, and allow to dry.
9.
(Optional but recommended) Apply clear coat to
renew and protect depth of finish.
10. Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, available
at any automotive parts distributor. Do not wax flat
finishes.
Complete Panel Repair
In situations where large panels or areas must be
painted, touch up paint is not recommended. In such
cases professional painting or panel replacement is nec-
essary. Body panel replacement is sometimes more cost
effective than painting. If the decision to paint is chosen, it
can be accomplished by any body panel repair shop with
experience in painting thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
panels. TPE is a common material in modern automobile
body panels, and all body panel repair shops should be
familiar with the materials and processes required.
The finish will include an application of a primer coat, a
base color coat, and a clear coat.
Most paint manufacturers can perform a computer paint
match to assure accurate color matching.
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