For 1990-2009 cars only
- Wash the entire panel and surrounding areas with water and a mild detergent soap; rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
- Clean the entire panel with PPG D837 Acryli-Clean or equivalent.
- Prepare all damaged and bare metal areas. Refer to the appropriate section on repair or undercoating in this service manual.
- Sand the repair area (primer area 1). Wet sand with 400 grade or finer sandpaper or dry sand with 320 grade or finer sandpaper.
- Thoroughly sand the entire panel area with 1200 grade or finer sandpaper.
- Clean the entire panel with PPG D846 Multi-Prep Cleaner or equivalent, to remove the sanding residue.
- Use an air blow gun to remove all dirt from the cracks and surfaces of the panel.
- Tack the entire panel with a clean tack rag.
- Mix the base coat color. Refer to the product label instructions.
- Apply the first coat of basecoat color over the repaired area only. Use 207 - 275 kPa (30 - 40 psi) of air pressure at the gun. Allow 5 to 10 minutes flash time between each coat of basecoat color.
- Apply the second coat of basecoat color over the same area as the first and about 4 to 6 inches beyond where the first coat ended.
- Apply the third coat, if needed, over the same area as the second coat and about 4 to 6 inches beyond where the second coat ended. Normally 2 or 3 coats are required to obtain hiding. Do not melt in the dry edge of the basecoat color after finishing the blend; the clearcoat will take care of this.
- Allow the final coat of basecoat color to flash for at least 15 minutes, but no longer than 12 hours, before applying the clearcoat.
- Mix 2 component clearcoat. Refer to the product label instructions.
- Apply 2 or 3 medium wet coats of clear over the entire panel. Use 276 - 344 kPa (40-50 psi) of air pressure at the gun. Allow 5 to 10 minutes flash time between coats.
