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Engine Compartment - Protective Coating

Group: 50

Number: 92-02

Date: Jan. 31, 1992

Subject:
Engine Compartment Protection

Model(s):
All Models, All Model Years
Supercedes Technical Bulletin Group 50 No. 91-05

Condition

Vehicles which have had the engine compartment degreased/cleaned should be re-coated with Kats 3000V acrylic coating.

Service

Application Procedure

^ rinse engine with water using a "high pressure washer system" to remove loose dirt and grit and dry with compressed air

^ apply Kats 3000V Part No. 176 050 102 with a standard paint spray gun

^ 80-90 psi air line pressure
^ allow 5 min. to fully dry at room temperature

Caution
Vehicle and coating material MUST be close to room temperature (60° - 90°F or 16° - 32° C) during application and drying process. Avoid direct spraying of belts and belt drives.

Note:
If a paint spray gun is not available, a hand held trigger type spray bottle with a high atomization nozzle can be used.

^ close hood and wash off all over spray with Kats UL 7000
^ Part No. 176 050 101

^ rinse thoroughly with clean water

Caution
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest parts information.

Protective transportation coating removal

Key Points

^ vehicle surface should be at room temperature

^ read all cautions and medical information on container

^ removal of coating is a chemical process and requires use of proper removal solution, Kats solutions and other products are not effective

^ DO NOT allow removal solution to dry during removal process

^ rubbing, buffing or other physical activities are not effective