Auto Technical Reference Library Auto Refinishing: General Refinish Procedures

Topic Index

Collision Repair — Plastic Parts

Blend into Undamaged Adjacent Panel

Note: Refer to "Refinish Repaired Existing/Recycled Panel" and "Refinish New/Recycled Undamaged Panel" for a full description of steps.

1. Solvent Wash

2. Scuff Pad Panel

3. Dust or Water Removal with Air

4. Mask to Paint and Cover Remainder of Vehicle

5. Final Solvent Wash

6. Tack Wipe

7. Mix and Apply Basecoat

8. Mix and Apply Midcoat

9. Mix and Apply Single-Stage Color

10. Mix and Apply Clearcoat (add flex additive as required)