F1.2 - Using the Paint Guide
F 1.2 Using The Paint Guide
F 1.2.1 Elements of the Paint Guide
F 1.2.1.1 Warning notes
The warning notes and safety instructions are classified by the respective indicative word (Danger, Warning, Caution) next to the warning symbol.
DANGER: Warns against death or very serious injury, which will certainly occur if the instructions are not observed.
WARNING: Warns against death or very serious injury, which may occur if the instructions are not observed.
CAUTION: Warns against minor injury or damage to property if the instructions are not observed.
To prevent injury and restricted operating and traffic safety of the vehicle, or damage to the vehicle as a result of incorrect work, read these instructions carefully and observe them without fail.
It is not possible to give a detailed evaluation of all danger situations for the persons carrying out the work. It is therefore imperative that all persons carrying out repair and maintenance work on Porsche vehicles use their specialist knowledge to ensure that their own safety is not at risk and the procedure chosen will not have any negative effects on the vehicle-especially with regard to safety.
It is therefore expressly specified that all work involved in the work procedures described should be carried out only in accordance with the valid guidelines and regulations of the local authorities responsible with respect to health and accident prevention and environmental protection, and in compliance with the legal requirements of individual countries.
F 1.2.1.2 Notes
Notes contain advisory information relating to the work procedure, which makes the fitter's work easier. The following pictogram indicates this information:
NOTE: Contains advisory information which makes the work procedure easier.
F 1.2.1.3 Quickblock
The Quickblock is used to present procedural instructions. This serves as a rough guide and overview of the individual work steps to be completed by the user. Important details can be found directly here, thereby saving the user from having to look up the material data sheets.
F 1.2.1.4 Reference pointer
The reference pointer identifies all references in the Paint Guide. There are five different variations:
1. Reference in the text, e.g.: -> F 1.2 "Using the Paint Guide"
2. Within tables:
3. For navigating between the individual phases of a procedure (similar to using a map); the jump target with the precise Section reference is also linked to this:
4. The Paint Guide also contains two symbols used to mark the beginning and end of a procedure:
F 1.2.2 Layout/structure
The Paint Guide is made up of three different parts:
- Knowledge before painting
- Knowledge during painting
- Material data
F 1.2.2.1 Knowledge before painting (Sections 2 to 3)
These Sections contain the basic requirements for painting.
Section 2 describes the requirements, guidelines and regulations relating to safety, quality and the environment.
Section 2
Section 3 provides the user with general and vehicle-specific information about painting, paint build-up, corrosion inhibition and ordering paint.
Section 3
Section 3 also includes an overview of the various Porsche paint colors, listed by type. The table can be used to identify the vehicle-specific color shade and its order code.
-> 3.3 "Paint colors for Porsche vehicles"
In addition, Section 3 contains an overview to help the user assign a painting procedure to each vehicle component. This guides the user directly from the component to be painted to the appropriate painting procedure.
-> 3.5 "Component materials for Porsche vehicles"
F 1.2.2.2 Knowledge during painting (Sections 4 to 8)
These Sections describe the painting procedures, listed according to paint supplier.
There are four different repair levels, which are categorized into four time phases in parallel with the processes in the workshop.
Section 4 allows users to determine the appropriate painting procedure for their repair jobs. Users can then carry out the procedure step-by-step in Sections 5 to 8.
Section G4
Section G5
Section G6
Section G7
Section G8
F 1.2.2.3 Material data (Section 9)
Section G9
This section provides the spray painter with the material data sheets containing precise material data, information and order numbers in accordance with supplier specifications and an overview of the topicality of the materials and the various ways in which the materials can be combined.
F 1.2.3 Navigation in the Technical Information
One of the fundamental tasks of the Paint Guide is the fast and precise allocation of the correct repair process to the concrete repair job in the workshop.
Section 4 of the guide provides basic instructions for navigating in the painting procedures. Depending on the selected paint supplier, the following information is provided there for direct access:
1. Quick overview of all repair processes
2. Navigation via Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 with a description of the decision-making methods and the decision-making criteria
3. Overview by repair level in order to achieve a step-by-step overview of the selected procedure
F 1.2.3.1 Procedure for first-time users
As a first-time user, start with: -> G 4.2 "Method for deciding on the correct procedure". Here you will find a process table and a flow chart, which shows the selection process schematically:
A) Defining the component material
B) Defining the component surface
C) Selecting the repair process
D) Selecting the painting procedure
E) Selecting the topcoat paint system
F) Selecting the clear lacquer system
All six decisions are explained in detail and the various decision-making options are listed. Proceed step-by-step here and define your repair job. This gives you the combination of repair processes that correspond to your job and you can navigate through the selected procedure using the quick overview or the process overview and start the repair job.
F 1.2.3.2 Procedure for advanced users/professionals
As an advanced user, you already know the individual criteria according to which you want to categorize your repair job. You can do this quickly and immediately using various overviews:
- Section G 4.1 and Section S 4.1 contain the "Quick overview - Quickfinder"
- Section G 4.3 and Section S 4.3 contain an overview by repair level: "Overview based on repair level/materials"
F 1.2.4 Allocating the repair process - example for first-time users
NOTE: The following example is adapted to the paint supplier "Glasurit", but applies equally to "Standox".
Our example
- The vehicle to be repaired has slight damage to the paintwork on the rear spoiler
- It is a Porsche Boxster 986
Where do you go from here?
You want to find the precise description of the repair painting procedure you can use to repair the damage to your vehicle.
Procedure
As described in the previous Section, start with Section 4 and work step-by-step through the entire Section with all the decision-making options.
NOTE: Please read the explanations given for the relevant decision-making options.
As a first-time user, please skip -> G 4.1 "Quick overview - Quickfinder", which is intended for advanced users. Now, work through -> G 4.2 "Method for deciding on the correct procedure".
A) Defining the component material
You must know the condition of the base surface in order to choose the correct painting procedure.
As described in -> G 4.2.3 "Component material information", you can read the material designation directly from the component or look it up in -> 3.5 "Component materials for Porsche vehicles".
We recommend that you categorize the component using -> 3.5 "Component materials for Porsche vehicles" since this Section can contain additional information that is relevant for the subsequent paint job.
B) Defining the component surface
The extent of damage to our component surface must now be categorized into one of the four repair levels.
Our concrete example involves a superficial scrape that could have been caused by a parking incident, for example.
=> You categorize it as level II: "Surface painting".
C) Selecting the repair process
To simplify the task of selecting a repair process and to ensure clarity during the process, the repair processes are further divided into four phases.
=> You start at the beginning and advance to Phase I.
D) Selecting the painting procedure
The condition of the original paint finish and the position of the damage on the component help you to decide on a partial painting procedure or a spot-painting procedure.
=> You opt for the partial painting procedure because the original paint finish is not yet weathered and the additional cost of completely painting the bumper is minimal.
E) Selecting the topcoat paint system
Various paint systems are used, depending on the equipment at the paint shop and the country-specific regulations.
=> You opt for a water-based paint system because your paint workshop is set up for the use of water-based paints.
F) Selecting the clear lacquer system
Various paint systems are used, depending on the equipment at the paint shop, country-specific regulations and requirements with regard to clear lacquer.
=> You opt for the VOC Clear system since you want to use a low-solvent VOC clear lacquer.
=> Decision-making method
You have now decided on the following:
- Plastic component
- Entry into Phase I
- Repair level II
- Partial painting
- Topcoat paint finish with 90 line
- Clear lacquer finish with 923-35
You can now define the correct repair job. Navigate using either the quick overview in -> G 4.1 "Quick overview - Quickfinder" or using the overview based on repair level/materials -> G 4.3 "Overview based on repair level/materials".
You are on target: You have identified the precise description of the repair work.
F 1.2.5 Allocating the repair process - example for advanced users
NOTE: The following example is adapted to the paint supplier "Glasurit", but applies equally to "Standox".
Our example
- The vehicle to be repaired has serious damage to the paintwork and is dented
- The damage is on the rear side section
- It is a Porsche model 996
- The fender was repaired (beaten out)
Where do you go from here?
You want to find specific information on priming the repair area.
Procedure
1. You know that the side section of the 996 Porsche is made of galvanized steel. This means that you need to use a repair process for metal components.
2. You also know that your repair job is categorized as repair level III (paint build-up on up to 50% of the area).
3. Move on to -> G 4.1.1 "Quickfinder for metal components" with this information.
=> Decision-making method
You have now decided on the following:
- Metal component
- Repair level III (paint build-up on up to 50% of the area)
- Phase II
You can now define the correct repair job. Navigate using either the quick overview in -> G 4.1.1 "Quickfinder for metal components" G4.1 - Quick Overview - Quickfinder or using the overview based on repair level/materials => G 4.3 "Overview based on repair level/materials".
You are on target: You can look up the specific information you need.
Section 1