Repair Procedure

1. Verify customer concern by using a 30X lighted magnifier and the following descriptions to identifying the type of paint contamination.

^ IRON PARTICLES

^ Light colored vehicles: Small orange stains the size of mechanical pencil lead. The surface is rough to the touch.

^ Dark colored vehicles: Small white or silver appearing dots with a rainbow ring around the dot. The surface is rough to the touch.

^ INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT

^ Water spots with ferrous metal are present and the surface is rough to the touch.

^ ACID RAIN / ETCHING

^ Surface will exhibit irregular discolored spotting.

^ Dark colored vehicle may exhibit cloudy or graying spots where the acid has begun to etch the paint.

^ Extreme cases of etching will be visible and may be felt.

2. Decontaminate and neutralize the paint surface by using the Decontamination Kit with the following steps.

Note
Perform the procedure only on vehicle when the paint surface temperature is cool. Follow the step-by-step procedure listed below, to perform this service operation.

A. Rinse off dust, dirt, and debris with cold water. Flush liberally.

B. Prepare Acid Neutralizer by mixing 8 parts of water to 1 part Acid Neutralizer (Product A) in a bucket.

C. Use a clean wash mitt and apply mixture of Acid Neutralizer (Product A) to the entire vehicle starting at the top of the vehicle working toward the side. Keep the vehicle wet with solution, lightly agitating for 5 to 7 minutes. For vehicle with severe conditions, work the product for up to 8 minutes. Do not allow product to dry on vehicle.

Note
Use a separate mitt for each product. Do not intermix mitts.

D. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with cold water to remove Acid Neutralizer (Product A).

E. Dry only the horizontal surfaces of the vehicle at this time. Do not dry glass.

F. Apply alkaline Neutralizer (Product B). Do not mix with water. Pour the contents into a dispenser squirt bottle. Squirt Alkaline Neutralizer (Product B) directly onto a clean wash applicator or clean sponge. Do not spray Alkaline Neutralizer (Product B) on the painted surface. Using the applicator or sponge, apply the product to the vehicle, keeping the areas wet and lightly agitated for 5 to 7 minutes. For vehicle with severe conditions, work the product for up to 8 minutes. Do not allow product to dry on vehicle.

G. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with cold water to remove alkaline neutralizer (Product B).

H. Prepare Detail Wash (Product C) by mixing 29.5 mL (1 ounce) of Detail Wash to 3.7 L (1 gallon) of water.

I. Shampoo the vehicle with Detail Wash (Product C) using a clean wash mitt. Rinse the vehicle with cold water and dry the vehicle completely.

Note
Detail Wash (Product C) is a heavy duty neutral shampoo concentrate (pH 7) and may be used for hand car washing or in automatic car wash systems.

3. Visually inspect paint surface for evidence of removal of iron particles and water spots.

- If iron particles and waters spots are still evident, go back to STEP 2-B and repeat the procedure.

- If iron particles and water spots are not evident, proceed to STEP 4.

4. Polish the paint surface if necessary.

Caution

^ When attempting to affect a repair by buffing, polishing, or color sanding, do not remove an excess of 0.3 mil of paint film or refinishing will be required. Use of an electronic mil gauge is highly recommended to insure control of paint film removal.

Note

^ Do not intermix buffing products. Use only one (1) manufacturer's products.

^ Always follow the manufacturer's product usage sequence. Use the appropriate recommended pad at recommended buffing speeds as specified by the product manufacturer.

^ Use a dual action sander with a Velcro backing plate and a foam pad to fine polish. Remove any swirls created by a rotary buffer or pad.

5. Use an alcohol and water mixture (1 to 1 ratio) to clean the buffed areas and to verify removal of scratches and swirls before application of final polish.

6. Verify repair.