Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 3070

C: REPAIR
S911371A19
1. COATING METHOD FOR PP BUMPER
Process
Process name
No.
1 Bumper mounting
2 Masking
Degreasing,
3
cleaning
4 Primer paint
5 Drying
6 Top coat paint (I)
7 Drying
8 Top coat paint (II)
9 Drying
10 Inspection
11 Masking removal
FRONT BUMPER
S911371A1901
Set bumper on paint worktable if required. Use
paint worktable conforming to inner shape of
bumper when possible.
Mask specified part (black base) with masking tape. Use masking tape for PP (example,
Nichiban No. 533, etc.).
Clean all parts to be painted with white gasoline, normal alcohol, etc. to remove dirt, oil, fat,
etc.
Apply primer one to all parts to be painted, using air gun. Use primer (clear).
Dry at normal temperature [10 to 15 min. at 20°C (68°F)].
In half-dried condition, PP primer paint is dissolved by solvent, e.g. thinner, etc.
Therefore, if dust or dirt must be removed, use ordinary alcohol, etc.
Solid color
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
¼ Paint in use (for each color):
Solid paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
¼ Mixing ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 4:1
¼ Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
¼ Film thickness: 35 — 45µ
¼ Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
2
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm , 36 — 50 psi)
Not required.
Not required.
60°C (140°F), 60 min. or 80°C (176°F), 30 min.
If higher than 80°C (176°F), PP may be deformed. Keep maximum temperature of 80°C
(176°F).
Paint check.
Remove masking in process No. 2.
Job contents
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
¼ Paint in use (for each color):
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-306
¼ Mixing ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 10:1
¼ Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
¼ Film thickness: 15 — 20µ
¼ Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
Dry at normal temperature [10 min. or more at
20°C (68°F)].
In half-dried condition, avoid dust, dirt.
Apply a clear coat to parts with top coat paint
(I), three times, at 5 — 7 minutes intervals.
¼ Paint in use:
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
¼ Mixing ratio: Clear vs. hardener = 6:1
¼ Viscosity: 14 — 16 sec/20°C (68°F)
¼ Film thickness: 25 — 30µ
¼ Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
EI-15
Exterior/Interior Trim
G5M0164
Metallic color
2
, 36 — 50 psi)
2
, 36 — 50 psi)