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Bodyshop Repair Processes

Topcoat Preparation


Move vehicle into topcoat booth

Move vehicle into topcoat booth.

Degrease as per paint company recommendations

Degrease as per paint company recommendations.

Check colour using 3M™ PPS™ Colour Check Light

Compare variant Colour Cards to the vehicle being repaired and choose the colour card that best represents the actual vehicle colour using the 3M™ PPS™ Colour Check Light (16407).

Check and mix colour using 3M™ Paint Preparation System

Check and mix colour using 3M™ Paint Preparation System. Spray a test panel, assess and confirm the colour match and coverage using the 3M™ PPS™ Colour Check Light (16407).

Check all masked areas

Check all masked areas. Tack off using 3M™ Tack cloth (07910).

Apply paint and bake

Apply paint and bake as per paint company recommendations.


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