Info - Repair Procedure for Paint Concern (Orange Peel)

Important: Vehicles are to remain in dealer inventory and not on display until the vehicle has been inspected and the following procedure has been performed, if necessary.

It has been brought to our attention that some early built pickups may exhibit an orange peel paint condition.

This procedure can also be found in SI Document ID #238033.

Notice: Removing more than 0.5 mils of the clearcoat can result in early paint failure. The clearcoat contains ultraviolet screeners. Do not finesse sand more than what is required to remove the defect.

1. Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax, P/N 12378401 (Canadian P/N 10953203), or the equivalent.
2. Readings of the paint film build should be taken prior to the operation. Refer to Paint Gages.
3. Apply a small amount of the appropriate material to the repair area and smear evenly with the pad. Refer to SI Document ID #238033 Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products or Clearcoat Repair Specifications - 3M Products.
4. With the polisher running at approximately 1,500-2,000 RPM, polish the repair area. Keep the pad flat against the panel while applying heavier pressure for 4-6 seconds. Then, polish with lighter pressure for 6-8 seconds. Feature lines and panel edges should be hand-rubbed in order to avoid burn-through.
5. Inspect the repair area frequently. Add more of the appropriate material as needed.
6. Always blend or feather the outer edges of the repaired area.
7. After buffing, inspect the repaired area.
8. If swirls are still visible, repeat the buffing procedure.
9. Clean the repaired area using a clean soft, non-scratching cloth with a 50/50 mixture of Isopropyl Alcohol and water.
10. If sanding is required, refer to SI Document ID #238033 Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products or Clearcoat Repair Specifications - 3M Products.