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1. Apply 1 medium wet coat of sealer
to all new panels, edge to edge.
2. If repair is kept within the panel,
blend the sealer edge just beyond
the primed area.
3. Allow sealer to flash 15 minutes
before applying color.
4. Basecoat option: A basecoat mixed in
the proper spectral gray color can be
used in place of a sealer to avoid any
rough edge. Do not apply overexposed
bare metal or body filler.
TIPS:
ROUGH SEALER EDGES
Any roughness on the sealer blend edge
can be melted in with a straight
solvent reducer—but do so immediately
after applying sealer. Once flashed, the
sealer edge will not melt sufficiently.
Over-application of solvent reducer
can cause the sealer edge to de-wet/
separate and can telegraph through
the basecoat.
Blending solvents are not recommended
for melting a sealer edge. The solvent
in the clearcoat will affect the resin left
behind, causing color to shift in this area.
APPLYING THE SEALER
