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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
2. REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLORED PP BUMPER
NOTE:
All PP bumpers are provided with a grained surface, and if the surface is damaged, it cannot normally be re-
stored to its former condition. Damage limited to shallow scratches that cause only a change in the lustre of
the base material or coating, can be almost fully restored. Before repairing a damaged area, explain this point
to the customer and get an understanding about the matter. Repair methods are outlined below, based on a
classification of the extent of damage.
• Minor damage causing only a change in the lustre of the bumper due to a light touch
Almost restorable.
Pro-
cess
Process name
No.
1
Cleaning
2
Sanding
3
Finish
• Deep damage caused by scratching fences, etc.
A dent cannot be repaired but a whitened or swelled part can be removed.
Pro-
cess
Process name
No.
1
Cleaning
Removal of dam-
2
aged area
3
Sanding
4
Finish
• Deep damage such as a break or hole that requires filling
Much of the peripheral grained surface must be sacrificed for repair, and the degree of restoration is not really
worth the expense. (The surface, however, will become almost flush with adjacent areas.)
Recommended repair kit: PP Part Repair Kit (NRM)
Pro-
cess
Process name
No.
1
Bumper removal
2
Part removal
3
Bumper placement
FRONT BUMPER
Clean the area to be repaired using water.
Grind the repairing area with #500 sand paper in a "feathering" motion.
Resin section
Repeatedly apply wax to the affected area
using a soft cloth (such as flannel). Recom-
mended wax: NITTO KASEI Soft 99 TIRE WAX
BLACK, or equivalent.
Polish the waxed area with a clean cloth after 5
to 10 minutes.
Clean damaged area with water.
Cut off protruding area, if any, due to collision, using a putty knife.
Grind the affected area with #100 to #500 sand paper.
Resin section
Same as Process No. 3 in the "(1)" section.
Remove bumper as required.
Remove parts built into bumper as required.
Place bumper (A) on a paint worktable (B) as
required.
It is recommended that contour of worktable
accommodate internal shape of bumper.
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Perform either the same operation as for the
resin section or process No. 18 and subse-
quent operations in the "(3)" section, depending
on the degree and nature of damage.
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Perform Process No. 12 and subsequent oper-
ations in the "(3)" section.
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Coated section
Coated section
( A )
( B )
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