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Spot/Partial Repair





Use standard repair procedures for component panel repair. Sand, prime and compound the same as for any paint operation.

TYPICAL SPOT/PARTIAL REPAIR

1. Wet sand the primed areas and areas where the base color will be applied with # 400 grit sandpaper.

2. Apply primer-surfacer as required. Follow labeled instruction.

IMPORTANT:
For best results, light color primers or sealers should be used under the base white coat.

3. Compound or wet sand the areas to be painted with ultra-fine or finer sandpaper and wash entire area with a cleaning solvent.

4. Apply base color to hide. Feather out the base white in the blend areas. Use let-down panel to determine the number of pearl luster coats required to match the adjacent panels.

5. Apply the pearl luster coat over the white base area then blend beyond as required. Allow sufficient flash time in between coats.

6. Apply clearcoat over the complete panel.