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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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647
Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an
important part of the vehicle's corrosion protec-
tion and therefore needs to be checked regu-
larly.
The most common types of paint damage are
minor stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.
the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers. To
help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be
rectified immediately.
Related information
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Touching up minor paint damage (p. 647)
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Color codes (p. 648)
Touching up minor paint damage
The paintwork is an important part of the vehi-
cle's corrosion protection and therefore needs
to be checked regularly. The most common
types of paint damage are minor stone chips,
scratches and damage to e.g. the edges of
fenders, doors and bumpers.
Touching up paint damage
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage should
be rectified immediately.
NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry before
performing any touch-ups to the paint. The
surface temperature should be at least 15
°C (59 °F).
Materials that might be needed
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Primer
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special adhesive primer is availa-
ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-covered
bumpers.
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Base coat and clear coat ‒ available in spray
cans or as a touch-up pen/stick
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Masking tape.
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Fine-grain sandpaper
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If the damage has not reached all the way down
to the metal, then touch-up paint can be applied
immediately after the surface has been cleaned.
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam-
aged surface. Pull the tape off so that any
loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
If the damage goes down to the bare metal,
you may need to use primer first. If the paint
damage is on a plastic surface, an adhesive
primer should be used for better results.
Spray the primer into the lid of the spray can
and brush on thinly.
2. Light sanding with a very fine-grained sand-
paper or similar may be required before
painting (e.g. if there are uneven edges).
Clean the area carefully and let it dry.
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If required.
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Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.
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