Body—Service

Tools Required:

• Rotunda Heat Gun 107-00300

A large area resulting from peeling or damage will necessitate removal of the factory sprayed-on vinyl coating. The following procedure is suggested:

NOTE: Where sheet metal is damaged to the extent that fender, door or quarter panel replacement is required (or in an initial installation), disregard Steps 1 and 2.

1. Using Rotunda Heat Gun 107-00300 or equivalent, or lamp, soften the vinyl coating until it is pliable. Scrape off the softened vinyl with a putty knife, or similar tool. If necessary, sand off any hard to remove vinyl coating using an orbital disc sander (No. 80 Disc). (The vinyl Abrasion Resistant Coating, is not suitable for "spot" corrections.)

2. Perform the necessary repairs to correct the sheet metal damage.

   Abrasion Resistant Coating D9AZ-19515-A (ESB-M4G221-A) or equivalent, is available in 0.946L (1 quart) cans. Approximately 1.89L (2 quarts) is required for an initial installation on a vehicle similar to a factory-applied system. The specified dry film thickness of 15 to 20 mils (0.015 to 0.020-inch) will require at least three, or possibly four, applications of coating material, with flash-off time allowed between coats. As with painting, spray coat the complete lower panel.

   As the adherence of this coating to properly prepared sheet metal is excellent, the necessity of prime painting the sheet metal prior to protective coating is eliminated, saving both time and money.

   NOTE: Adhesion will be adversely affected unless the sheet metal area to be covered (either repaired or new) is prepared in accordance with the following procedure.