CAUTION: WEAR THE PROPER SAFETY PROTECTION DURING THIS PROCESS. REFER TO SPECIFIC PRODUCT DATA SHEET FOR
APPLICATION AND PRODUCT DETAILS.
1 Assess the damaged area to look for dust nibs, runs, sags or other refinish defects.
2 Clean area with SWX350 or SX330.
3
Dust Nibs:
a. Sand nib with P1500 grit using a finishing DA sander and interface backup pad taking care that 2.0 minimum dry film
thickness of clearcoat is maintained. Visual and hand check area to make sure nib is removed.
b. Refine entire sanded area with P2000-P3000 damp on a DA sander with a backup pad.
c. Proceed to the compounding procedure below.
4
Runs/sags:
a. Use P1200 grit Wet-or-Dry sandpaper with hand block to remove the defect.
b. Refine entire sanded area with P1500 using a DA sander with an interface pad.
c. Refine entire sanded area with P2000-P3000 damp on a DA sander with a backup pad.
d. Proceed to the compounding procedure below.
5
Cosmetic scratches in OE finishes (not freshly repaired paint finishes) can be compounded using the procedure below.
6
Compound the entire repair area with extra cut compound using a foam pad or a wool compounding pad.
7
Polish the entire repair area with a swirl mark remover and a polishing pad.
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PD-0800 PAINT DEFECT
REMOVAL
