BLISTERING CHASSIS PAINT PAINT REPAIR PROCEDURE

SUBJECT: REPAIR PAINT FOR WATER-BORNE COATING OF CHASSIS

MODELS: 1990 C5H, C6H, AND C7H TOPKICK/KODIAK MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS

Some of the above subject units may experience the lifting or blistering of the chassis paint. To correct, the vendor, BASF, recommends the following steps be taken:

1. Clean the surface to be painted with mild detergent and water. If surface corrosion is present use Sherwin Williams Metal Mate(R) (P/N W4K289).

2. Dry sand with aluminum oxide grit #400 sand- paper to remove all loose paint and prepare surface.

3. Apply three coats of R-M(R) (Rinshed-Mason) water-based primer #HP0100/Nova-Prime, per label instructions. Be sure to allow at least one minute between coats.

4. Flash dry and dry sand with #400 grit sandpaper.

5. Refinish with Miracryl (R) color #M-83320 flat black.

There are no General Motors part numbers for the above described prime and finish paints. BASF advises these paints are available over the counter at any R-M dealer. To locate your nearest R-M dealer, telephone 1-800-825-5000.

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