Refinishing A Replacement Detachable Body Panel; E Dip Panels - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

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PAINT AND TRIM
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EXTERIOR REFINISHING
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Mask off the surrounding areas.
Apply a wash primer (e.g.,Sikkens Washfiller
580, Ditzler Epoxy Chromate Primer DP40/401
or an equivalent product) to the repaired area.
NOTE: Depending on the condition of the steel
substrate, phosphate conditioning may be
necessary.
Apply a high-build primer surfacer according to
the instructions printed on the container.
Block sand the repaired area and apply a sec-
ond application of primer surfacer.
Prepare the repaired area for application of the
top coat (i.e., sand, clean and tack wipe).
Apply the top coat.
NOTE: The clearcoat process requires a base
coat of high-pigment content and a clearcoat.
REFINISHING A REPLACEMENT DETACHABLE
BODY PANEL
E Dip Panels
Sand the surface of the replacement or repaired
panel with 400 grit wet or 360 grit dry paper, or
scuff with a 3M Scotch pad.
Clean the surface area with a wax and grease
remover solution (e. g., Ditzler DX-300 or Sik-
kens M-600)
NOTE: If the panel was repaired and large areas
of bare metal are exposed, apply a wash primer
(e.g., Sikkens Washfiller 580). The wash
primers have excellent adhesion and corrosion
resistant qualities when compared to conven-
tional lacquer primers.
Sand the primed panels with 400-500 grit wet or
dry sandpaper and prepare the surface for top
coating.
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