## Body Paint

#### Treatment of Metal Surface

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1. Filling/drying

Small cracks or pinholes in the sheet metal should be repaired with a body filler and sanded flat and smooth.

- Use the 2-part polyester resin putty.
- Mix the putty with the hardener in the correct ratio.
- Follow the body filler manufacturer's instructions.

- Mix the body filler and hardener quickly.

- Apply the body filler in several thin coats, without air bubbles.
- Do not try to cover the surface with one heavy coat.
- Apply the body filler over the damaged area with a putty knife using light pressure.

1. Body Filler

- After applying the body filler, allow 5~6 minutes of normal drying time, then force dry it with infrared lamps or other industrial dryer at 50°C (122°F)~60°C (140°F).

NOTE: Follow the body filler manufacturer's instructions for drying time.

2. Polishing

When the body filler is dry a white mark appears when the surface is scratched with your finger nail.

1. Thoroughly sand the body filler surface.

Use the double action sander and #80~#120 disc paper.

2. Sand the surface evenly, particularly the area that was filled.

Use the flexible block and #120~#180 sandpaper.