Paints6-1 3-coat Pearl (White Pearl) Paint6-11

3-coat Pearl (White Pearl) Paint6-11

Coating Procedures

Refer to page 6-5 , page 6-6 , page 6-7 and page 6-8 for the previous procedures from the intermediate coat.

1. Spraying color base.
   

   Spray the color-matched color base over the surface until the primer surface is fully covered.

   Use the acrylic urethane color base. On pearl paint: the color of the color base will determine the final color of the paint repair.

   
   

   
   

   
   

2. Drying
   

   After spraying color base, allow for 5 to 10 minutes of normal drying time, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer.

   NOTE: Follow the color base manufacturer's instruction for drying time.

3. Polishing
   

   Check that the color base has dried thoroughly, then dry or wet sand the color base.

   Use the flexible block and #600, #800, #1000 sandpapers.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   NOTE: Be careful not to polish down to the primer surfacer.

   When the painting repair (gradation) is almost done, polish the area that will be top coated.

   Use the #2000 sandpaper and compound.

   
   

   
   

   
   

4. Air blowing / degreasing
   

   Use alcohol, wax, and grease remover.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Also clean and degrease the surfaces where the masking tape will be attached.

5. Masking
   

   Remove all existing masking tape, then mask with new ones.

   Mask the area surrounding the damage sufficiently to prevent overspray. It is also a good practice to use a vinyl cover to protect other areas.

   Use a heat-resistant masking tape where it is attached directly to body. Use brown paper or masking roll paper.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   NOTE: Protect the plastic parts with aluminum foil under the brown paper or masking paper to prevent damage to due to heat during baking.

6. Air blowing
   

   Thoroughly clean the interior, and spray water over the floor. Be careful about blowing dust and dirt.

   Use the alcohol, wax, and tack cloth.

   
   

   
   

   
   

7. Spraying color base/pearl base/clear coat spray the color-matched color base over the prepared surface.
   

   Use the acrylic urethane color base and a spray gun.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Spray the color-matched pearl base 2~3 double coat over the surface until the color base is fully covered.

   Use the acrylic urethane pearl base and a spray gun.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Spraying clear coat

   Spray the top coat clear evenly over the surface of the pearl base. Do not try to cover the surface with one heavy coat.

8. Drying
   

   After spraying the clear coat, allow it to dry for 10 minutes, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer.

   NOTE: Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for drying times.

3-coat Pearl (White Pearl) Paint (cont'd)6-12

Coating Procedures (cont'd)

9. Polishing / buffing
   

   Check the clear coat has dried thoroughly.

   The clear coat is cooled.

   Any adhesion or roughness on the top coat Should be wet sand and repaired.

   Use the #2000 and crystal block.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Polish all roughness caused by sanding.

   NOTE : Clear the top coat surface frequently so you don't damage the clear coat with the polishing particles.

   Use a buffing towel, buffing wool, and compound.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Finishes up with buffing.

   NOTE:

   Do not use a power buffer.

   Don't polish too much; use light hand pressure.

   Use the buffing sponge, fine compound, very fine compound, then Wtra fine compound

   
   

   
   

   
   

   After buffing, remove the masking paper and tape, and thoroughly wash the entire vehicle.

Painting Repair (Gradation)6-12

Repair of 3-coat pearl paint coat requires different procedure from that of metallic paint coats.

Determination of color:

1. Sand the damaged paint coat until the intermediate coat appears.
   

   Use the #800~#1000 sandpaper.

   
   

   
   

   
   
2. Polish the exposed paint coat, then compare is color with the color sample provided.
   

   Use the ultra fine compound.

   
   

   
   

   
   
3. Prepare a paint based on the color sample selected according to the instructions.
   
4. After preparing, check that the paint prepared matches the color sample selected in step 2 above.
   

   

   
   

   NOTE : On pearl paint, the color of the intermediate coat will determine the final color of the paint repair.

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Mixing (Reference):

The prepared paint should be mixed with thinner and hardner as follows.

Following example: 2-part polyester urethane paint

PAINT (Color base)

Thinner with hardner function 100 ~ 130 %

Prepared paint 100

PAINT (Pearl base)

Thinner with hardner function 100 ~ 130 %

Top coat (pearl base) 100

The above paints and materials or their equivalents should be used.

NOTE: Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions when mixing the paint and other materials.

Refinishing procedures:

	WARNING
Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Read the paint label before opening paint container. Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.

1. To prepare the first coat (paint ) add a 1 part of paint to 1 part of paint and stir well.
   

   

   
   
2. Pour the mixture through a filter, then spray 2-3 light coats over the damaged surface.
   

   NOTE: Spray the mixture until the intermediate coat is thoroughly covered.

3. Prepare paint for gradation by mixing 1 part of paint with 19 parts of the paint . Stir the mixture well.
   

   

   
   
4. Pour the mixture through a filter, then spray 2-3 light coats the filtered mixture over paint , starting at the center, then working toward the edge.
   

   NOTE:

   Check that the painted coat matches the color of the body paint while spraying.

   Application of the mixture will determine the final color of the paint repair. Do not spray the mixture excessively as this may alter the final color of the repair.

3-coat Pearl (White Pearl) Paint (cont'd)6-14

Painting Repair (Gradation) (cont'd)

5. Prepare paint of top coat by mixing 1 part of the pearl base with 1 part of the paint . Stir the mixture well.
   

   

   
   
6. Apply 1-2 light coats of paint over the repaired surface.
   
7. For the final top coat, add 0 ~ 20% thinner to a 5 : 1 mixture of the clear paint and hardener.
   

   

   
   
8. Spray 2-3 light final top coats over the damaged area.
   
9. Apply the clear coat gradation around the final top coat.
   

Paints6-1 3-coat Pearl (White Pearl) Paint6-11