Painting; Minor Scratches; Large Scratches - Cushman 632904 Service Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Tool List
Rivet Gun .................................................................... 1
Small Pry Bar .............................................................. 1
Phillips Screwdriver ..................................................... 1
Pliers ........................................................................... 1
Floor Jack, 1 1/2 ton.................................................... 1
Jack Stands ................................................................. 2
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
41
Fig. 5 Rear Fender Removal
Drill out the two rivets (1) securing the fuse block (2) to
the fender (3) (Ref. Fig. 5).
Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts approximately 1/4 turn
and lift the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stand
per SAFETY section. Remove the wheel and tire.
Gently pry out the ratchet (Christmas tree) fasteners
(38) and remove fender (41).
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. New
Ratchet fasteners (38) may be required. New rivets are
required to attach the fuse block to the fender.

PAINTING

Follow the paint manufacturer's recommendations for
specific painting procedures and information.
Qty.
All painting must be done in an area with ade-
quate ventilation to safely disperse harmful
vapors.
Wear eye protection and respirator, following
manufacturer's instructions, to protect from
overspray and airborne mist.
Provide protection from overspray to vehicle and sur-
rounding area.

Minor Scratches

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For minor scratches, the manufacturer suggests the fol-
lowing steps be taken to repair the Durashield™ body:
I. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
1
2
alcohol and dry.
2.Touch up damaged area with sequential coats (two
coats minimum recommended, allowing 30 - 45 min-
utes between coats, increasing to 45 - 60 minutes in
higher humidity) using brush on touch-up paint, until
coating layer is visible, slightly above the surface of
the part.
3.Use 400 grit "wet" sand paper to blend touch up
area level with the rest of the part being repaired. Use
a polishing compound (3M Finesse or automotive
grade) to renew gloss and to further blend and transi-
tion newly painted surface.
4.Clean with alcohol and dry.
5.(Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
6.Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, avail-
able at any automotive parts distributor.
Larger Scratches
For larger scratches, the manufacturer suggests the fol-
lowing steps be taken to repair the Durashield™ body:
I. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol and dry.
2.Mask the area to be painted (common masking
tape is adequate) prior to repair and use aerosol type
touch-up paint.
3.Apply spray touch up paint in light even overlapping
strokes. Multiple coats may be applied to provide
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