INFORMATION ON PAINTING OF BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (CLADDING). GMC Truck Jimmy

SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON PAINTING OF BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (CLADDING)

MODELS: 1994-97 GMC S/T TRUCKS

IN AN EFFORT TO CONSOLIDATE STOCK, ALL BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (CLADDING) WILL BE PROVIDED PAINT TO MATCH. PAINTING PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. WASH WITH WAX AND GREASE REMOVER SUCH AS DUPONT 3900S, OR EQUIVALENT.

2. SCUFF WITH 3M GRAY SCOTCHBRITE*.

3. BLOW OFF AND USE TACK RAG ON PART TO REMOVE ANY DUST PARTICLES.

4. APPLY ONE COAT DUPONT 615 ETCH PRIMER, OR EQUIVALENT.

5. APPLY DUPONT CHROMA BASE COLOR, OR EQUIVALENT.

6. APPLY DUPONT 7500 CLEAR COAT, OR EQUIVALENT.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPLICATION SPECIFICS.

NOTICE: WHEN USING ANY REFINISH SYSTEM, IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE THE COMPONENTS AND PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED, AS THEIR CHEMISTRIES WERE DESIGNED TO WORK TOGETHER.

CAUTION:

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PAINT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE USE; HOWEVER, MANY REQUIRE ADDITIVES CONTAINING ISOCYANATES. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS LISTED ON THE CONTAINER LABEL FOR MATERIALS SELECTED BE FOLLOWED. IT IS MANDATORY THAT ADEQUATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION BE WORN. USE A NIIOSH-APPROVED CHARCOAL OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR AS RECOMMENDED IN THE LABEL DIRECTIONS OF THE ACTIVATION MATERIAL BEING USED.

*WE BELIEVE THIS SOURCE AND THEIR PRODUCTS TO BE RELIABLE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURERS OF SUCH PRODUCTS. GENERAL MOTORS DOES NOT ENDORSE, INDICATE ANY PREFERENCE FOR OR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PRODUCTS FROM THIS FIRM OR FOR ANY SUCH ITEM WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM OTHER SOURCES.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

FOR VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY:

USE THE ATTACHED LABOR OPERATIONS AND TIME CHART.

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GENERAL MOTORS BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THOSE TECHNICIANS OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES, OR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST IN THE PROPER SERVICE OF A VEHICLE. PROPERLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND KNOW-HOW TO DO A JOB PROPERLY AND SAFELY. IF A CONDITION IS DESCRIBED, DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE, OR THAT YOUR VEHICLE WILL HAVE THAT CONDITION. SEE A GENERAL MOTORS DEALER SERVICING YOUR BRAND OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.