Ford Falcon. Manual — part 521

501-31-13

Body Welding and High Strength Steel

501-31-13

WELD INFORMATION (Continued)

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501-31-14

Body Welding and High Strength Steel

501-31-14

WELD INFORMATION (Continued)

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501-32-1

Paint Preparation and Application

501-32-1

SECTION : 501-32 Paint Preparation and

Application

VEHICLE APPLICATION : 2003.0 BA Falcon
CONTENTS

PAGE

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Paint Preparation and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-32-2

Paint Colour Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-32-2

Checking Paint Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-32-2

Safety

Precautions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-32-2

Factory

Finish

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-32-3

Two Pack Paints - Surface Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-32-3

Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-32-4

Application

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-32-4

After

Spraying

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Painting Plastic Bumper Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-32-5

Repairing Color Coat Plastic Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-32-6

Painting Plastic Components - General Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..501-32-6

Plastics Including Nylon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...501-32-6

Top Coat - DG Solid Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-32-7

Pearl/Metalic Clear Over Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501-32-7

Clear

Coat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-32-7

Flexible

Additive

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501-32-2

Paint Preparation and Application

501-32-2

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. Remove the defect by light sanding with 1200 grit

Paint Preparation and Application

paper, using water or mineral spirits as a

lubricant.

Paint Colour Codes

2. Apply a white or light coloured medium grit

The paint colour code is indicated on the vehicle

machine polishing compound to the painted

Compliance Plate and the corresponding colour is

surface with a brush.

shown on the chart below.

3. Polish the entire panel surface using an 1850 rpm

Name

Colour

Code

wheel and a carpet pad (approximately 16mm

nap)or lambswool pad.

Winter White

A1

24

4. Buff the surface with a clean lambs wool pad.

Venom

VI

5

Normally, modern paint finishes do not need polishing

Barossa

B7

6

to improve their gloss; however, the foregoing

Congo Green

DG

10

procedure can be used to restore the original luster to

Galaxy

GY

11

the film after weathering, or to improve the surface

M

onsoon MN 7 smoothness of the finish on the entire car.

Meteorite

K6

12

Safety Precautions

Organza

DZ

3

Follow the safety directions supplied by the paint

Sparkling Burgundy

B5

9

manufacturer.

Liquid Silver

LD

1

Products containing isocyanates may cause skin

Silhouette

ST

13

irritations or respiratory complaints.

Taxi Yellow

22

27

Personnel

Taxi Orange

44

28

Persons with a history of asthma or other respiratory

No Paint

99

problems or known to be sensitised to isocyanates

should not be engaged in any work involving the

Checking Paint Condition

handling of isocyanates. Spray painters required to

Before attempting repainting, determine the surface

handle isocyanate-containing products should be

and overall condition of the existing paint.

made aware of this fact. Any person showing

symptoms of possible reaction to isocyanates should

Horizontal surfaces usually show the greatest surface

obtain immediate medical advice.

deterioration. Carefully inspect the hood and roof

panel to determine the overall condition of the paint.

Protective Clothing and Equipment

Clean the areas to be inspected and look carefully for

Wear a positive pressure air supplied respirator

any signs of surface deterioration, or any other form of

meeting the requirements of AS1716-1984 and

film breakdown such as checking, cracking, or

impervious gloves at all times when spraying paint

humidity blistering. In particular, note the gloss level.

products containing isocyanates. The respirator must

Low glass indicates surface irregularities caused by

include a face mask fully protecting the eyes,

such defects as checking or blistering.

otherwise chemical goggles complying with Australian

Look for evidence of brittleness or poor adhesion, or

Standard AS 1337-1974 “C” are required.

excessive chipping. If in doubt about the condition of

Dust respirators must not be relied upon at any time

the paint, scrape the finish slightly with a pen knife

and chemical absorption type canisters are not

and examine further.

recommended due to their limited effective life.

If a complete repaint job is necessary, plan a painting

Handling

sequence, primarily for the sake of continuity so as to

avoid dry joint overlaps and minimize unnecessary

Both base and hardener must be stored and handled

work, before beginning to spray.

in compliance with the current regulations applying to

flammable or highly flammable liquids.

Repair by Polishing

All mixing and handling of hardener and paint

Repair of minor dirt or fallout, sags, mars, scratches,

containing hardener is to be carried out under working

dry spray, overspray and orange peel can be

conditions that prevent skin contact and inhalation of

accomplished by machine without the necessity of

vapours, e.g. wear impervious gloves in a ventilated

repainting.

booth fitted with an effective filtered exhaust system.

Repairs of this type should apply to an entire panel

In addition, any paint product containing isocyanates,

while spot repairs should be attempted only in isolated for example hardener or mixture of hardener and

areas.

base, must be dealt with in the following manner.

The suggested polish repair procedure consists of:

Containers must be kept tightly closed when not in

use and not allowed to come into contact with water

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