Volvo 164 Owner's Manual - page 60
TOUCHING-UP PAINTWORK
DAMAGE
Damage to the paintwork requires imme-
diate attention if rusting is to be avoided.
Always make a habit, therefore, of checking
the finish regularly and touch-up if required
for example when about to wash your car.
The touching-up of any damage to the syn-
thetic finish imposes great demands on work-
shop equipment and skill. Any such damage,
therefore, should be carried out by a Volvo
workshop. Minor damage caused by flying
gravel, etc., can be attended to by yourself.
Touch-up lacquers are available in tins or
spray bottles at your local Volvo dealer.
NOTE! To ensure you get the right colour,
use the colour code on the type plate in the
engine compartment.
If the damage has not penetrated to the
metal and the surrounding paintwork is in
good condition, lightly scrape off the dirt
and apply the appropriate paint.
SERVICING
If the damage has penetrated to the metal
proceed as follows:
1. Scrape the damaged surface clean and
bevel off the edges of the paintwork with
a penknife or similar.
2. Stir the primer well and apply it to the
damaged spot with the help of a fine
brush or match stick.
3. When the primer has dried apply the
surface lacquer with a brush. Make sure
that the lacquer has been well stirred and
apply light coats several times and allow
the coat to dry between each application.
4. With scoring, etc., proceed as above, but
i t may be necessary to mask off the un-
damaged paintwork.
NOTE! Before carrying out any touching-up,
the car should be well cleaned and dry and
have a temperature not less than +15
°
C
(59
°
F).
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