V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo
V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo
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08 Car care<br />
Touching up paintwork<br />
Paintwork<br />
Paint is an important part of the car’s rustproofing<br />
and should therefore be checked<br />
regularly. To avoid the onset of rust, damaged<br />
paintwork must be rectified immediately.<br />
The most common types of paintwork<br />
damage are stone chips, scratches, and<br />
marks on the edges of wings and doors.<br />
Colour code<br />
Data plate<br />
It is important that the correct colour is used.<br />
The colour code number (1) is shown on the<br />
data plate, see page 232.<br />
Stone chips and scratches<br />
Before touching up paintwork, the car must<br />
be clean and dry and at a temperature above<br />
15 C.<br />
Materials<br />
• Primer in a can<br />
• Paint in a can or touch-up pen<br />
• Brush<br />
• Masking tape<br />
coat, you can paint straight after cleaning the<br />
damaged area.<br />
If the stone chip has penetrated to the<br />
bare metal<br />
– Stick a piece of masking tape over the<br />
damaged surface. Then remove the tape<br />
to remove any loose paint.<br />
– Stir the primer well and apply using a fine<br />
brush or matchstick. Apply paint using a<br />
brush once the primer is dry.<br />
– For scratches, proceed as above, but<br />
mask around the damaged area to protect<br />
the undamaged paintwork.<br />
– After a few days, polish the touched-up<br />
areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount<br />
of lapping paste.<br />
Minor stone chips and scratches<br />
If the stone chip has not penetrated to the<br />
bare metal and there is an undamaged colour<br />
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