Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 810

23 - 2 BODY
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE
Information defining exterior vehicle body color is
located with the Body Code information. The Body
Code information is stamped on the floor pan out-
board of the front passenger seat. Refer to the Intro-
duction section for body code information decoding.
The paint code is also identified on the Vehicle Safety
Certification Label. The label is located on the driv-
ers door shut face.
The color names provided in the Aftermarket
Repair Product charts are the color names used on
most repair product containers.
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipment finish is a multi-step pro-
cess that involves cleaning, electrodeposition (e-coat),
base coat, and clear coat steps. Additionally, selected
areas of the vehicle may be coated with an anti-chip
finish.
OPERATION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application (base
coat/clear coat) is used. Color paint that is applied to
primer is called base coat. The clear coat protects the
base coat from ultraviolet light and provides a dura-
ble high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or
color can result.
PAINT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AFTERMARKET REPAIR PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . 3
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or surface
scratches in clear coat or single-stage finishes can be
reduced with light finesse sanding, buffing, and pol-
ishing. If the finish has been finesse sanded in
the past, it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding
operation should be performed by a trained
automotive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clear coat finish more
than.5 mils, if equipped (Use a paint thickness
gauge to verify paint thickness). Base coat paint
must retain clear coat for durability.
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopar
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. Refer to Introduction group of this manual for
Body Code Plate information.
WARNING: USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
OPERATION
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with Mopar Tar/Road Oil
Remover, and allow to dry.
(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat
of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the defect without running. Do
not stroke brush applicator on body surface. Allow
the filler/primer to dry hard.
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