Paint Specifications; Base Coat/Clear Coat Finish Description; Operation; Paint Code Description - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS
2001 AN PAINT COLOR CODES
EXTERIOR COLORS
DC EXTERIOR
CODE COLOR
Dark Garnet
XRV
Red
Amber Fire
XV3
Pearl Coat
Forest Green
SG8
Pearl Coat
Patriot Blue
WBT
Pearl Coat
BLack Clear
DX8
Coat
INTERIOR COLORS
DC INTERIOR
CODE COLOR
Dark Slate
S
Gray
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT
FINISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipment finish is a multi-step pro-
cess that involves cleaning, electrodeposition (e-coat),
base coat, and clear coat steps. Additionally, selected
areas of the vehicle may be coated with an anti-chip
finish.
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DC EXTERIOR
CODE COLOR
Flame Red
PR4
Pearl Coat
Bright Silver
WSB
Metalic
Medium
XTL Bronze Pearl
Coat
Intense Blue
VB3
Pearl Coat
Bright White
GW7
Clear Coat
DC INTERIOR
CODE COLOR
T Taupe
PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
STANDARD PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
PAINT TOUCH-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
WET SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

OPERATION

On most vehicles a two-part paint application (base
coat/clear coat) is used. Color paint that is applied to
primer is called base coat. The clear coat protects the
base coat from ultraviolet light and provides a dura-
ble high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result. Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning
solvents on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or
color can result.
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the
Body Code plate. The plate is located on the cab back
panel. Refer to the Introduction section for body code
plate decoding. The paint code is also identified on
the Vehicle Safety Certification Label. The label is
located on the drivers door shut face.
The color names provided in the Aftermarket
Repair Product charts are the color names used on
most repair product containers.
PAINT TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopar
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. Refer to Introduction group of this manual for
Body Code Plate information.
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