Ford Escape 2010 Workshop Manual page 62

Prepare the repair area for refinish material application following the paint manufacturer's
recommendations.
10. Apply a quality primer-sealer following the paint manufacturer's recommendation for both compatibility and
application.
11. NOTE: Always use refinishing materials from a single paint manufacturer. Combining products from more
than one manufacturer may result in refinishing material incompatibility issues and potential void of
warranty for each product applied.
If required, follow up with a quality primer-surfacer following the paint manufacturer's recommendations.
Block sand to level using the recommended grit sandpaper.
12. NOTICE: Failure to purge air bubbles from the roof ditch sealer may result in air trapped in the roof
ditch which may cause refinishing materials to pop.
Stand the roof ditch sealer vertically (nose up) for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to application to permit
trapped air to rise to the top so it may be purged.
13. Position the vehicle so it is level front-to-rear.
14. Apply the roof ditch sealer following product directions to a depth equal to the sealer noted during removal.
15. Allow the material to cure 40-60 minutes at room temperature before refinishing. If roof ditch sealer has
been allowed to cure in excess of 2 hours, scuff the surface using a red scuff pad.
16. Refinish the roof and repair area following Ford-approved paint system recommendations.
17. Allow refinishing materials sufficient cure time to permit safe handling (refer to paint manufacturer's
specification) and install the roof ditch molding.
18. Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to
19. Install the roof opening panel (if equipped).
20. Install the roof ditch mouldings.
21. Install the windshield and rear quarter glass. For additional information, refer to
Section 501-05 .
Section 501-11 .