Paint Touch Up - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Model plate with paint color code (1).
Paint damage requires immediate attention to
avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the fin-
ish regularly – when washing the vehicle for
instance. Touch-up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and
skill. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician for any extensive damage.
Minor scratches can be repaired by using
Volvo touch-up paint.
The model plate is located on the passenger's side center door pillar.
1
Color code
Make sure you have the right color. The color
code number is on the model plate in the
engine compartment.
Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
•
Primer – can
•
Paint – touch-up pen
•
Brush
•
Masking tape
1
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If the stone chip has not gone down to
the bare metal and an undamaged color
coat remains, you can add paint immedi-
ately after removing dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be
clean and dry. The surface temperature
should be above 60° F (15° C).
Minor scratches on the surface
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to
the metal and an undamaged layer of paint
remains, the touch-up paint can be applied
as soon as the spot has been cleaned.
08 Car care

Paint touch up

Deep scratches
•
Place a strip of masking tape over the
damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that
any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
•
Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it
with a small brush. When the primer sur-
face is dry, the paint can be applied using
a brush. Mix the paint thoroughly; apply
several thin paint coats and let dry after
each application.
If there is a longer scratch, you may want to
protect surrounding paint by masking it off.
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