Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual page 586

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is
an important part of the vehicle's corrosion
protection and therefore needs to be checked
regularly.
The most common types of paint damage are
minor stone chips, scratches and damage to
e.g. the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers.
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage
should be rectified immediately.
Related information
Touching up minor paint damage
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(p. 584)
Color codes (p. 585)
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21 Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.
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Touching up minor paint damage
The paintwork is an important part of the
vehicle's corrosion protection and therefore
needs to be checked regularly. The most
common types of paint damage are minor
stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.
the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers.
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage
should be rectified immediately.
NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry
before performing any touch-ups to the
paint. The surface temperature should be
at least 15 °C (59 °F).
Materials that might be needed
Primer ‒ special adhesive primer is availa-
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ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-covered
bumpers.
Base coat and clear coat ‒ available in
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spray cans or as a touch-up pen/stick
Masking tape.
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Fine-grain sandpaper.
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Applying touch-up paint to a damaged
surface
If the damage has not reached all the way
down to the metal, then touch-up paint can be
applied immediately after the surface has been
cleaned.
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the
damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that
any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
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. If the damage goes down to the bare
metal, you may need to use primer first. If
the paint damage is on a plastic surface,
an adhesive primer should be used for bet-
ter results. Spray the primer into the lid of
the spray can and brush on thinly.