Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 544

overheating, as the paint will be damaged by the
heat.

12.13.4.3 Deep Polishing Treatment Example

FE12-1048b

1.

Sand the surface with a piece of 2000# sanding paper.
Press the sand paper very close to the surface and sand
in circles.

FE12-1051b

2.

Remove the polishing power from the surface.

FE12-1049b

3.

Apply an appropriate amount of polishing paste to the
surface and adjust the speed polishing machine.

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FE12-1050b

4.

Put the wool ball onto the surface, turn on the machine
with a speed at 2,500-3,000 r/ min.

Note

During operation, keep the machine stable and
move gently. Do not polish too deep. Do not polish
too long. Keep the polishing time as short as
possible, the polishing area as small as possible.

FE12-1047b

5.

Firstly fully soak a sponge and squeeze excessive water.
Apply a small amount of polishing wax to the surface. Put
the sponge onto the surface, turn on the machine with a
speed at 2,500-3,000 r/min. Gently press the sponge to
polish for 3-5 s.

Note

During operation, keep the machine stable and
move gently. Do not work too long to avoid
overheating, as the paint will be damaged by the
heat.

12.13.4.4 Rigid Surface Spray Paint Process

Use the front fender as an example to explain the local
paint spray process.

Note

All rigid surface paint repairs must comply with Geely
standards. Confirm the repair area and choose the repair
techniques, such as local repair, block repair and the
whole vehicle repair. If it is a collision repair, according
to the sheet metal damage carry out sheet metal repair
or replacement the parts and then carry out painting.

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FE12-1052b

1.

For serious fender scratches, use the local paint spray
process.

FE12-1053b

2.

Sand the damaged surface with a piece of P500# wet
sanding paper in circles.

FE12-1054b

3.

Clean the surface with the de-greasing agents.

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FE12-1055b

4.

For primer painting, control the painting area. Gradually
paint the edges. Do not overlap the the paint.

FE12-1056b

5.

Leave the surface dry 4-5 min and then heat to dry 20-30
min.

Paint room temperature at 70-80°C (158-176 ºF)

FE12-1057b

6.

After drying, sand the surface with a piece of P800-1,000#
sanding paper.

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