Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 3198

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. Damages limited to the shallow scratches that cause only a change in the luster
of the base material or coating, can be almost fully restored. Before repairing a damaged area, explain this
point to the customer and obtain an understanding about the matter. Repair methods are outlined below,
based on a classification of the extent of damage.
1) Minor damage causing only a change in the luster of the bumper due to a light touch
Almost restorable.
Process
Process name
No.
1 Cleaning
2 Sanding
3 Finish
2) Deep damage caused by scratching with fences etc.
A dent cannot be repaired but a whitened or swelled part can be removed.
Process
Process name
No.
1 Cleaning
Removal of
2
damaged area
3 Sanding
4 Finish
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 soft cloth (such as flannel).
Recommended wax: NITTO KASEI Soft 99
TIRE WAX BLACK, or equivalent.
Polish the waxed area with clean cloth after 5
— 10 minutes.
Clean the damaged area with water.
Cut off protruding area, if any, due to collision, using a putty knife.
Grind the affected area with #100 — #500 sand paper.
Resin section
Same as process No. 3 in the "1)" section.
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Coated section
Perform either the same process as for the
resin section or process No. 18 and subse-
quent in the 3) section, depending on the
degree and nature of damage.
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Coated section
Perform process No. 12 and subsequent oper-
ations in the "3)" section.