Paint - Color, Scratch Resistant & Anti-Acid Paint
PAINTPA002-04
April 2, 2004
Title
EXTERIOR COLOR AND SCRATCH RESISTANT AND ANTI-ACID PAINT
Models
'04 All Models
Introduction
Most colors on Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S. use a combination of scratch resistant and/or acid rain resistant exterior (body color) paint finishes. These types of finishes provide improved resistance to minor scratching and acid rain.
This bulletin outlines the precautions that should be taken when polishing or refinishing anti-scratch automotive type paint surfaces.
The repair of acid rain damaged paint surfaces is explained in TSIB No. BO015-91, "Prevention and Repair of Acid Rain Damage."
Applicable Vehicles
^ All 2004 model year vehicles.
Warranty Information
Paint Information
Paint Application
Polishing Tips for Anti-Scratch Finishes:
Since this type of paint technology is meant to resist scratching it is important to understand that sanding and polishing to remove scratches is quite difficult and will require significantly more time to finesse the paint surface to achieve an acceptable appearance.
^ Use an ultra-fine grit sandpaper to remove scratches.
^ Soak sandpaper in soapy water for at least one hour (overnight preferred) prior to sanding the paint surface (this will reduce the possibility of rescratching the paint surface).
^ Use polishing compounds and materials specifically designed to be used with clearcoated urethane paint finishes.
Refinish Recommendations:
Note: To improve appearance and durability of the refinished paint surface, it is recommended that a clearcoat be used when refinishing color 202 (non-metallic black). All metallic and pearl coat finishes must be clearcoated. Please refer to the specific refinish recommendations issued by the paint manufacturer used by the body/paint shop.
Refinish materials providing similar scratch resistant qualities to that of the original factory finish have been developed by the refinish paint suppliers in the U.S. Please contact your refinish supplier for a list of appropriate refinish materials as well as specific refinish instructions.