Steel service replacement parts are painted with a high-bake factory primer. To duplicate the factory painted appearance, refinish all visible structural areas with 50 percent gloss black topcoat. For the proper adhesion of color coats in service, the following refinishing steps are necessary.

1. Clean the part with a wax and grease removing solvent such as PPG D837, Acryli-Clean™ or equivalent.
2. Scuff-sand the panel lightly with wet or dry #400 sandpaper and water. Avoid cut-throughs. Wipe the part clean. Apply Acrylic Sealer D825 or equivalent to the entire part.
3. Apply the color and clear coats to the part.
4. If the factory primer coat was cut through on a metal part, apply metal conditioner to the exposed bare metal. Follow the label directions.
5. Apply PPG-D839 Urethane Primer Surfacer to the entire part; allow to dry thoroughly before sanding. Follow the label directions for drying time.
6. Sand the primer surfacer using wet or dry #400 sandpaper and water.

Important: Saturn service replacement doors are pre-painted with a 50 percent gloss black in the door header area.

7. Apply the color and clear coats to the part.

The space frame assembly is painted with 50 percent gloss black topcoat. To duplicate the factory painted appearance, refinish all visible areas of the space frame with PPG 9971 50 percent gloss black topcoat or equivalent. For proper adhesion of the topcoat in service, the following refinishing steps are necessary.

1. Wash the damaged panel and surrounding areas with water and mild detergent; rinse thoroughly and let dry.
2. Clean the part with a PPG D837 Acrylic-Clean™ or equivalent.
3. Sand the entire panel with 240 grade sandpaper.
4. Clean all sanded areas with PPG D846 Multi-Prep Cleaner or equivalent to remove sanding residue.
5. Sand the entire panel with 240 grade sandpaper.
6. Apply one coat of PPG DP 90 Epoxy Primer or equivalent primer over all bare metal areas.
7. Allow 30 minutes dry time before applying the primer surfacer.
8. Apply PPG D839 Urethane Primer Surfacer to the entire part; allow to dry thoroughly before sanding. Follow the label directions for drying time.
9. Sand the primer surfacer using wet or dry #400 sandpaper and water.
10. Apply PPG 9971 50 percent gloss black topcoat to the repair area.