Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 542

12.13 Paint/Coatings

12.13.1 Specifications
12.13.1.1 Specifications

Refer to the material supplier's technical specifications.

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12.13.2 Description and Operation
12.13.2.1 Paint Coating Description

Paint is a liquid mixture. It can be used in a variety of substrates.
After the paint is dry, it will form a solid film to protect the
substrate and make the exterior more appealing. Vehicles from
the factory will already have the following spraying paint, so the
vehicle body skins will be corrosion resistant and shining.

1. Electrophoresis Primer

2. Middle Paint

3. Color Paint

4. Lacquer (Transparent Outer Coating)

Electrophoresis Primer Main Functions:

1. Rust-Proof

2. Enhancing Adhesion

3. Providing Filling

Middle Paint Main Functions:

1. Filling

2. Isolation/Tightness

3. Foil Color Paint

Color Paint Main Functions:

1. Adding color

2. Giving Luster

Lacquer Main Functions:

Clear lacquer finish is located in the outermost layer and has
the following main functions:

1. Containing anti-UV materials and resistant to the sun's

ultraviolet rays.

2. Resistant to environmental dust (acid rain) on the finished

surfaces.

3. Resistant to friction.

4. Proving better gloss lacquer.

The requirement for spray paint is to restore the repaired parts
to the original conditions. In the repair process, you must strictly
follow manufacturer's instructions. Please refer to
the

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Rigid Surface Spray Paint Process

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12.13.2.2 Routine Vehicle Paint Maintenance

For routine vehicle paint maintenance, please follow the
principles listed below:

1. Do not touch the body paint with a greasy hand or wipe the

body paint with a greasy cloth. Do not place a greasy tool
on the vehicle body. Do not place a cloth soaked with
organic solvent on the vehicle body to avoid chemical
reaction.

2. Do not spray paint if the paint surface has no significant

scratches, in order to prevent paint mismatching.

3. A long-term parked vehicle should be parked in the garage

or a well-ventilated place. Cover the vehicle body with a
specialized cover in winter. Choose a cool place for
temporary parking.

4. Avoid strong impact, knocking and scratches on the body

paint. If paint damage, dent or peeling is found, repair the
paint work immediately ideally at a Geely authorized
service station.

5. Clean the body decorative parts with a good quality

detergent. Do not apply excessive wax, to avoid penetrating
paint and reveal the paintwork. For some special highly
corrosive traces (such as asphalt, bird droppings, insects,
etc.), remove immediately. In this regard, clean the surface
with special cleaning agents. Do not scrap with a blade or
use gasoline, to avoid damage to the paint.

6. Before and after use the vehicle, remove the dust on the

body to minimize the static electricity dust attached to the
vehicle body.

7. After the rain, rinse the vehicle body. After the rain, the rain

drops on the vehicle body will gradually reduce, so the
concentration of acid will increase gradually. If you do not
rinse with water, over time the water stains will damage the
paintwork.

8. Wash the vehicle after the engine cools down. Do not wash

the vehicle in the hot sun or high temperatures, to avoid
leaving behind traces of dried cleaning agent. Wash the
vehicle with special washing agent. Do not use strong
alkaline detergent or soap water to prevent washing off oil
paint or speeding up the paint aging. If washing the vehicle
in a car washing place, prevent car wash workers using de-
waxing detergent, to avoid damage to the paint. If driving in
coastal or polluted areas, wash the vehicle once a day.

9. Use clean soft cloth or sponges to wipe the vehicle to

prevent the mixing of metal debris and sand. Do not use dry
cloth, dry towel or dry sponge cleaning in order to avoid
scratches. Wipe the vehicle body along the direction of flow
gently from top to bottom. Do not wipe in circles and in
horizontal direction.

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10. Apply wax to protect the paint from time to time on a regular

basis (quarterly) at a Geely authorized service station, to
restore the body gloss finish. In addition, paint protection
film can be used. 3M paint protection film (Rhino skin) is a
colorless transparent paint protection film, with super
toughness. It can be used to protect the vehicle bumper,
hood, front and rear doors, mirrors and other paint surfaces
to protect the car from a minor collision or paint scratch.

12.13.2.3 Warnings and Notices in the Paint
Mixing and Spray Paint Operations

Warning!

In the paint mixing and spray paint process, the solvent
vapor can cause severe respiratory diseases. The paint,
equipment and safety devices manufacturers operation
instructions must be strictly followed. To carry out the
operation, the technician should wear special labor
protection supplies, such as gas masks, anti-static
clothing, protective goggles and gloves, to prevent injury.

Note

Do not use different manufacturers' paint and
replacement products together. Mixing incompatible
products will cause the following:
1. Primer layer peeling

2. Poor bonding between different layers of coating

3. Cure insufficiently

4. Reduced gloss

5. Poor color accuracy

6. Coating damage (pits, bubbles, orange peel-like

tarnish).

12.13.2.4 Clear coats Maintenance and Repair
Notices

Note

1. Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.

2. Avoid using strong soaps and chemical detergents.

3. Use brush-less automatic car wash equipment.

4. Avoid using acid and alkali products.

5. Do not use a brush or a broom to clear snow or ice.

6. After thoroughly cleaning, immediately wipe clean

water stains. Do not leave the water stains dry on the
surface. Recommend using soft chamois leather to
wipe the surface dry.

7. When the defects on the surface can be eliminated

by polishing, polish the vehicle body.

8. If the surface conditions are not serious, the repair

area should be kept as small as possible.

9. Avoid applying excessive clear lacquer, as it may lead

to paint premature damage.

10.Strictly follow the polishing equipment manufacturer's

recommendations when using an electric polishing
equipment. Do not use wax or silicone products to
cover a swirl mark (it will soon be revealed and lead
to customer's complaint).

12.13.2.5 Anti-Corrosion Treatment Notices

Note

1. When spraying sound insulation or anti-corrosion

material, you must take preventive measures to avoid
spraying into the open components (such as door
locks, window channel, window regulator and the
seat belt retractor), any moving parts, rotating parts,
especially the parking brake pull cable. After
spraying, ensure open all the body discharge holes.

2. When repair body with a naked flame, you must

remove the foam insulation materials. Re-install
sound insulation material to avoid inhaling harmful
dust.

3. When carrying out this operation, you should wear

special protective goggles and gloves to prevent
injury.

4. Before the vehicle leaving the factory, the electro-

coating paint were carried out on the body sheet
metal. After repair and/or replacement, all exposed
metal surfaces must be treated with anti-rust primer.

5. If during the welding or heating operation, the original

coatings or anti-corrosion materials are burnt, the
surfaces must be cleaned and treated with anti-
corrosion materials.

6. Collision repair will expose metal panels, so these

metal surfaces must be applied with special anti-
corrosion materials.

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7. The sealant can prevent water and dust entering the

vehicle, and it also has anti-corrosion function. The
original sealed joints are apparent. If they are
damaged, they should be corrected by re-sealing.
The new joints should be re-sealed. The sealant must
maintain flexibility after curing and painting. Openings
joints should be filled with high viscosity filler. Follow
the selected materials instructions.

8. Insulation materials can control the general noise

level inside the vehicle. When the insulator is
damaged during repair, replace it with the same
material.

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