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Paint - Chip Coat/ Stone Guard Coating

NUMBER: 13-52-89

DATE: 10-18-89

APPLICABILITY:
1989 TO PRESENT, ALL MODELS WITH FACTORY RUSTPROOFING

SUBJECT:
ANTI-CHIPPING COAT/STONE GUARD COATING

FHI OEM anti-chipping/stone guard coating Product is Epico 1500 Acc. Please add the following anti-chipping/stone guard coat equivalents to Service Bulletin 13-48-89, dated 01-23-89. See figure below for the application locations on the vehicle.

Manufacturer Description
* PPG DX-54
SEM Chip Guard # 39804

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Both the stone guard and anti-chipping material are the same. However the anti-chipping coating has a smooth texture and the stone guard is semi-course. More information can be found in the applicable Subaru Service Manual, section 5-1.

*Note:
PPG recommends over reducing the DX-54 for a smoother texture and wet sanding the edges for a more uniform appearance. Contact your local paint representative for more information.