Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 8

ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX) APPLICATION

D Apply the anti-chipping paint after

the top coat.

D Apply the anti-chipping paint before

the second coat.

Anti-Chipping Paint

Top Coat

Second Coat

Under coat (ED Primer)

Top Coat

Second Coat

Anti-Chipping Paint

Under coat (ED Primer)

Steel Metal

Steel Metal

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT –

General Information

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ANTI-RUST TREATMENT AFTER PAINTING PROCESS

1.

ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX) APPLICATION

To preserve impossible to paint areas from corro-
sion, always apply sufficient anti-rust agent (wax) to
the inside of the hemming areas of the doors and
hoods, and around the hinges, or the welded sur-
faces inside the boxed cross-section structure of the
side member, body pillar, etc.

REFERENCE:

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BY PAINTING

Painting prevents corrosion and protects the sheet metal from damage. In this section, anti-chipping paint
only for anti-corrosion purpose is described.

1.

ANTI-CHIPPING PAINT

To prevent corrosion and protect the body from damage by flying stones, etc., apply anti-chipping
paint to the rocker panel, wheel arch areas, valance panel, etc.

HINT:
Depending on the model or the application area, there are cases where the application of anti-chipping
paint is necessary before the second coat or after the top coat.

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT –

Body Panel Sealing Areas

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BODY PANEL SEALING AREAS

HINT:
1.

Prior to applying body sealer, clean the area with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover.

2.

If weld-through primer was used, first wipe off any excess and coat with anti-corrosion primer before
applying body sealer.

3.

Wipe off excess body sealer with a rag soaked in a grease, wax and silicone remover.

4.

If body sealer is damaged by peeling, cracks, etc., be sure to repair as necessary.

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT

– Body Panel Sealing Areas

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Flat Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

Flat
Surfacing

Flat Surfacing

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT

– Body Panel Sealing Areas

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