Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 993

FINISHING FLEXIBLE EXTERIOR PANELS
The system for painting flexible exterior replacement
panels such as front air dam, fender extensions, rocker
panel extensions, and flexible bumper filler panels in
volves the use of a special primer. After the primer has
had sufficient time to flash off the part can be painted
using either the DuPont Dexlar or Ditzler Delthane flex
ible base systems. Parts that require touch-up need not
be primed if the original paint/primer is still intact.
WARNING: The following kits contain tsocyanates.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not take inter
nally. Do not use ifyou have chronic (long-term) lung or
breathing problems, or ifyou have ever had a reaction to
isocyanates. Ifcontrols ofair contaminants are not fea
sible, use a vapor/particulate respirator that is recom
mended for isocyanate vapors and mists. Follow
manufacturers directions for respirator use. Wear res
piratorfor entire spray time and until vapors and mists
are gone. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin.
Ditzler Kit
The Ditzler Delthane paints use Delstar acrylic
enamel color (DAR) base plus modifiers which give the
paint its elastomeric properties. Mix only as much as
needed as the mix must be discarded after 8 hours.
DAR
Quart (8)
Pint
8 ounces
•DXR-80
4 ounces(1)
2 ounces
1 ounce
DX-1798 Yields
Quart (8)
Pint
8 ounces
2-1/8 quarts
1-1/16 quart
1-1/16 pint
'Available in pint cans (16 ounces)
Follow manufacturer's application instructions.
METAL REPAIR AND PAINTING 3B-5
DuPont Kit
The DuPont Kit consists of Dexlar (DuPont jobber
mix of Lucite color and Dexlar 365B Clear).
Dexlar 792S Hardener 3608S Thinner
Quart (4)
Pint
8 ounces
8 ounces (1)
4 ounces
2 ounces
Quart (4)
Pint
8 ounces
Pot-life is 2-3 hours
Paint Repair Procedure
(1) Scuff sand entire area to be painted.
NOTE: Avoid sanding through original paint and
primer.
(2) Peatheredge damaged area with sandpaper.
NOTE: Some parts may require stripping by scuff
sanding the surface and carefully brushingwith lacquer
thinner, or equivalent.
(3) Wipe area to be painted with DuPont Prep-Sol,
Ditzler DX-330 Acrylic-Clean, or equivalent.
(4) Spot prime sand through area only, with thin
coat of AMC Non-Lifting Propylene Primer 8993756.
NOTE: This primer is designed to minimize lifting or
wrinkling ofcolor coat.
(5) Spot color coat spot primed area.
(6) Color coat complete part.
NOTE: Apply two or three medium color coats to com
plete panel.
Painting Replacement Parts
(1) Wipe replacement panel with DuPont Prep-Sol,
Ditzler DX-330 Acrylic-Clean, or equivalent.
(2) Prime replacement panel with thin coat of AMC
Non-Lifting Propylene Primer 8993756.
(3) Color coat complete part.
WARNING: Materials descsribed above are designed
for application by qualified personnel only using the
proper equipment Products mentioned may be hazard'
ous and should be used according to the manufacturer's
instructions. All precaution and warning statements on
the labels should be followed