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AN BODY 23 - 1
BODY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STATIONARY GLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BODY COMPONENT SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PAINT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PAINT CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AFTERMARKET REPAIR PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . 2
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
PAINT CODE result.
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
Body Code plate. The plate is located on the cab back vents on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or
panel. Refer to the Introduction section for body code color can result.
plate decoding. The paint code is also identified on
the Vehicle Safety Certification Label. The label is
located on the drivers door shut face.
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
The color names provided in the Aftermarket POLISHING
Repair Product charts are the color names used on Minor acid etching, orange peel, or surface
most repair product containers. scratches in clear coat or single-stage finishes can be
reduced with light finesse sanding, buffing, and pol-
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH ishing. If the finish has been finesse sanded in
the past, it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding
DESCRIPTION operation should be performed by a trained
The original equipment finish is a multi-step pro- automotive paint technician.
cess that involves cleaning, electrodeposition (e-coat),
CAUTION: Do not remove clear coat finish more
base coat, and clear coat steps. Additionally, selected
areas of the vehicle may be coated with an anti-chip than.5 mils, if equipped (Use a paint thickness
finish. gauge to verify paint thickness). Base coat paint
must retain clear coat for durability.
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.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP enough to puddle-fill the defect without running. Do
not stroke brush applicator on body surface. Allow
DESCRIPTION the filler/primer to dry hard.
When a painted metal surface has been scratched (4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up
or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possi- paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopar color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
Coat. Refer to Introduction group of this manual for applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch-up
Body Code Plate information. paint to dry hard.
(5) On vehicles without clear coat, the touch-up
WARNING: USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN polished with rubbing compound.
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN (6) On vehicles with clear coat, apply clear top coat
RESULT. to touch-up paint with the same technique as
described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.
OPERATION
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
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