Engine Compartment - Protective Coating
Group: 50Number: 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