Bumper and Grille - Painting Procedures
87subaru2NUMBER 13-44-87
DATE 7-20-87
APPLICABILITY
1985 TO PRESENT SUBARU VEHICLES EXCEPT HATCHBACK AND BRAT
SUBJECT: BUMPER AND GRILLE PAINTING PROCEDURES
THIS BULLETIN IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
If you encounter a Subaru vehicle with a bumper skin or grille assembly that requires refinishing, use the following procedures for Polypropylene, and ABS plastic body components:
Subaru of America is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the painting procedure information included in this bulletin. Because these procedures are updated on a continuing basis, paint manufacturers have requested that dealers contact their local Jobber/Distributor for the most up-to-date painting information.
POLYPROPYLENE BUMPER SKIN PAINTING PROCEDURE
Manufacturer: Sikkens (A division of Akzo Coatings America, Inc.)
1. Degrease the entire bumper with Sikkens M-600 wax and grease remover.
2. Scuff with 3M Scotchbrite Pad #7448
3. Degrease again with M-600.
4. Spray two coats of Plastoflex Primer. Allow a flash-off time of 7-10 minutes between coats.
5. After a twenty minute flash-off at 65~F, Plastoflex can be recoated with Sikkens Autocryl or Autobase color.
*If sanding a Plastoflex Primer is necessary due to dirt particles, allow 16 hours to dry thoroughly.
NOTE: Plastoflex requires no mixing, it's ready to spray.
This information is from Sikkens and the recommendations, paint and chemicals mentioned above (except Scotchbrite Pad #7448 which is a product from 3M Corporation) are trademarks of Sikkens.
POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYURETHANE BUMPER PAINTING PROCEDURE
Manufacturer: DuPont DeNemours
* The DuPont system for repair of plastic bumper skins.
^ POLYPROPYLENE BUMPER SKIN
^ Wash surface to be painted with 3812-S enamel reducer to remove wax, grease, etc.
^ Apply one full coat of 329-S primer
^ Allow primer to dry one hour before applying top coat.
^ Top coat with either DuPont Lucite or Centari top coats.
This information is from Dupont Denemours and the procedures, paint and chemicals mentioned above are trademarks of Dupont Denemours.
Manufacturer: The Sherwin-Williams Company.
1. Solvent clean bumper with R7 K 156 (SHER-WILL-CLEAN).
2. Allow to dry and prime area to be painted with P3C24 according to label directions.
3. Topcoat with one of the following systems:
A. Solid Colors
a. Acrylic Lacquer + V6 V 299 MULTI-FLEX or
b. ACRYLYD Acrylic Enamel + V6 V 247 + V6 V 299
B. Basecoat/Clearcoat Colors
a. ULTRABASE 7 Basecoat + V6 V 299 followed by Catalyzed ULTRABASE 7 Clearcoat + V6 V 299 or
b. Acrylic Lacquer basecoat + V6 V 299 followed by Catalyzed TI C 276 Clearcoat + V6 V 299
NOTE: If surfacing is required, use P2 A 43 + V6 V 299. Overall surfacing is not recommended.
This information is from the Sherwin-Williams Company and the recommendations, paint and chemicals mentioned above are trademarks of the Sherwin-Williams Company.
ABS PLASTIC GRILLE PAINTING PROCEDURE
Manufacturer: The Sherwin-Williams Company
The following is a simplified outline of our refinish procedure for use over your ABS grille:
1. Solvent clean grille with R7 K 213 (KRIL-KLEEN)
2. Scuff sand area to be painted with #400 grit or finer sandpaper
3. Topcoat with one of the following systems:
A. Solid colors
1. Acrylic Lacquer + V6 V 299 MULTI-FLEX or
2. ACRYLYD Acrylic Enamel + V6 V 247 + V6 v 299
B. Basecoat/Clearcoat Colors
1. Acrylic Lacquer basecoat + V6 V 299 followed by Catalyzed TI C 276 Clearcoat + V6 V 299 or
2. Acrylic Lacquer basecoat + V6 V 299 followed by T1 C 275 Clearcoat + V6 v 299.
NOTE: If surfacing is required, use P2 A 43 + V6 V 299. Overall surfacing is not recommended.
This information is from the Sherwin-Williams Company and the recommendations, paint and chemicals mentioned above are trademarks of the Sherwin-Williams Company.
NOTE: Please inform your body shop personnel of this information.