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Body - Paint Codes

83renault2

4E027
MARCH 1983
L42-M42
PAINTED BODY SURFACES Attention: Workshop, Parts Department


INFORMATION

The paint codes and intermix formulas from the major manufacturers for the special Alliance Motor Trend (MT) models are outlined in this I.S. Note. The availability of enamel or lacquer paint is indicated. The paint codes and intermix formulas plus refinishing information for the special color MT model road wheels are also included.
MT Model Body Color: Charcoal Metallic Clearcoat-4M
Ditzler-Lacquer DDL 3618

Mixing 1 Quart
Code Setting

DMA 325 8
DMA 357 34
DMA 307 76
DMA 373 164
DMA 312 344
DMA 358 720
DMA 310 1020

Clearcoat w/ DCA 468 Acrylic clear
Rinshed Manson-Lacquer A-14199

Mixing 1 Quart
Code Setting

PNT-90 100
AT-141 500
AT-112 650
AT-192 700
AT-124 730
AT-129 740
AT-153 745
AT-100 1000
Clearcoat w/827 Acrylic Lacquer clear
Dupont-Lacquer B-8459
Mixing 1 Quart
Code Setting

495L 106
406L 288
401L 310.5
422L 318.5
430L 332
443L 335.5
475L 878
MT Model Wheel Color
Ditzler DDL 3239

Mixing 1 Quart
Code Setting

DMA 311 2
DMA 329 12
DMA 333 30
DMA 321 90
DMA 383 116
DMA 312 252
DMA 358 392
DMA 310 992
Dupont

Mixing 1 Quart
Code Setting

412L 93.5
406L 284
401L 301.5
422L 305.5
430L 319.5
443L 328.5
475L 875
MT Model Wheel Refinishing Information

If the aluminum substrate is exposed when refinishing the wheels on MT models, the following preparation steps are necessary to ensure paint adhesion.

1. Apply Alumiprep 33 (DX-533) to the exposed aluminum.

2. Apply Alodine 1001 (DX-501) to the exposed aluminum.

NOTE: Apply this product to areas that will be color coated as well as just clear coated.

3. Apply Ditzler DP-40/401 Epoxy Chromate primer to areas that will be color coated.

4. Apply the color coat.

5. Clear coat the wheel with Ditzler DAU75 urethane clear.

NOTE: Coat the entire wheel including the outer edge.