Volvo 121 Servicing page 46

Touching-up damage
on the surface finish
The touching-up of any extensive
damage to the synthetic finish re-
quires the use of special equipment
and skill, so that the repairing of
any such damage should be entrusted
to a Volvo workshop. Any minor
damage caused by flying stones, etc.
and small scratches can, however, be
attended to by the owner himself.
Damage caused by flying stones re-
quires immediate treatment.
fore make a habit of checking the
finish and carrying out touching-up
work regularly - for example when
washing the car.
Volvo dealers can supply suitable
touching-up paint.
that you get exactly the right
colour.
1 Scrape the damaged surface ab-
solutely clean with a penknife or
other sharp object. Carefully re-
move any loose flakes of paint
and "chamfer
round the damaged surface.
2 The figure shows a damaged spot
scraped clean with "chamfered"
edges ready for touching-up.
3 In the event of severe damage
due to flying stones it is necessary
to treat the spot with anti-rust
primer. This can be applied with
a matchstick or fine brush. The
primer should cover the whole
of the scraped and "chamfered"
surface.
4 When the anti-rust primer has
dried, genuine Volvo paint is ap-
plied. Stir the paint well (not
with the brush). Apply several
thin coats of the paint, allowing
it to dry thoroughly between each
application.
There-
Always check
off" the edges