Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual — part 396

INSTALLATION

(1) Check to ensure that electric rear window wir-

ing is positioned correctly in the roof channel pro-
vided.

(2) Position trim panel in vehicle.
(3) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to

mating holes in upper quarter panel.

(4) Push clips on trim panel into slots in upper

quarter panel.

Fig. 13 Upper Quarter Trim

1 - UPPER QUARTER TRIM PANEL
2 - LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3 - SEAT BELT

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SPECIFICATIONS - COLOR CODES

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BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH

DESCRIPTION

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PAINT CODE

DESCRIPTION

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PAINT SURFACE TOUCH-UP

DESCRIPTION

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FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING

DESCRIPTION

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SPECIFICATIONS - COLOR CODES

EXTERIOR COLORS

EXTERIOR COLOR

DAIMLERCHRYSLER

CODE

EXTERIOR COLOR

DAIMLERCHRYSLER

CODE

ATLANTIC BLUE PEARL

COAT

ZBJ

LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC

CLEAR COAT

AJC

BLACK CLEAR COAT

DX8

LIGHT PEWTER METALLIC

CLEAR COAT

YFF

BLAZE RED CRYSTAL

PEARL COAT

ARH

MIDNIGHT BLUE PEARL

COAT

BB8

BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC

CLEAR COAT

WS2

MINERAL GRAY METALLIC

CLEAR COAT

CDM

DARK KHAKI PEARL COAT

BJT

ORANGE BLAST PEARL

COAT

CVK

DEEP BERYL GREEN

PEARL COAT

CGV

SOLAR YELLOW

VYH

ELECTRIC BLUE PEARL

COAT

AB5

STONE WHITE CLEAR

COAT

SW1

FLAME RED CLEAR COAT

PR4

INTERIOR COLORS

INTERIOR COLOR

DAIMLERCHRYSLER COLOR CODE

S = DARK SLATE GRAY

T = TAUPE

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BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT
FINISH

DESCRIPTION

On most vehicles a two-part paint application

(basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is
applied to primer is called basecoat. The clearcoat
protects the basecoat from ultraviolet light and pro-
vides a durable high-gloss finish.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can
result.

PAINT CODE

DESCRIPTION

The paint code is identified on the Vehicle Safety

Certification Label which is located on the drivers
door shut face. The first digit of the paint code listed
on the vehicle indicates the sequence of application,
i.e.: P = primary coat, Q = secondary coat. The codes
listed in the Color Code Chart are used for manufac-
turing purposes.

PAINT SURFACE TOUCH-UP

DESCRIPTION

When a painted metal surface has been scratched

or chipped, it should be touched up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopar

Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION).

WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.

TOUCH UP PROCEDURE

(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside

scratch or chip.

(2) Clean affected area with Mopar

t Tar/Road Oil

Remover, and allow to dry.

(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat

of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without run-

ning. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface.
Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.

(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch up

paint. Do not overlap touch up color onto the original
color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch up
paint to dry hard.

(5) On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch up

color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
polished with rubbing compound.

(6) On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat

to touch up paint with the same technique as
described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.

WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
WITH PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL – BASED CLEAN-
ING SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING &
POLISHING

DESCRIPTION

Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in

clearcoat or single-stage finishes can be reduced with
light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polishing. If
the finish has been finesse sanded in the past,
it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding opera-
tion should be performed by a trained automo-
tive paint technician.

CAUTION:

not

remove

clearcoat

finish,

equipped. Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for
durability.

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