Coating Preparation - Sheet Metal

REPAIRED SHEET METAL

1. Using a clean lint-free cloth, solvent wipe the area to be coated with a silicone and wax remover and allow to flash off.

2. Scuff sand (# 180 Grit Paper) the glossy surface of the painted areas to be coated.

3. Remove sanding dust using a lint-free tack cloth and compressed air.

NEW SHEET METAL

1. Using a clean lint-free cloth, solvent wipe the area to be coated with a silicone and wax remover and allow to flash off.

2. Scuff sand (# 180 Grit Paper) the prime paint in the area to be coated.

3. Remove sanding dust using a lint-free tack cloth and compressed air.

INITIAL INSTALLATION

1. Using a clean lint-free cloth, solvent wipe the area to be coated with a silicone and wax remover.

2. Sand the glossy surface of the paint in the coating area. (A D/A sander, 220/240 Grit Disc does a good fast job.)

CAUTION: DO NOT SAND THROUGH THE COLOR COAT INTO THE PRIMER.

3. Remove sanding dust using a lint-free tack cloth and compressed air.