Touching Up Paintwork - Volvo C30 Owner's Manual

08 Car care

Touching up paintwork

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 marks on the
edges of wings and doors.
Colour code
Data plate.
Code for car colour
It is important that the correct colour is used.
For product decal location, see page 284.
08
1 Follow the instructions contained in the touch-up pen's packaging.
214
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
• 1
Spray can or touch-up pen
•
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.
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.