Standard Operating Procedures. for Collision Repair

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1 Standard Operating Procedures for Collision Repair M Automotive Aftermarket Division May 0

2 Process for Success Standard Operating Procedures From metal and plastic repair, to sanding, paint finishing and car clean-up, M has the products and repair processes for you. Feel confident your repair is done professionally and efficiently using our Standard Operating Procedures. These procedures will help you consistently produce quality, time-proven solutions for any of your collision repair needs. For more Standard Operating Procedures, visit MCollision.com.

3 Table of Contents Windshield Repair Windshield Removal and Installation... Stationary Auto Glass Removal and Installation... Body Repair Welding and Spark Protection... Metal Working... Steel Part Replacement... Panel Bonding (Excluding Door Skin)...7 Weld Bonding (Excluding Door Skin)... 8 Weld Sealing... 9 Door Skin Removal...0 Door Skin Replacement... Express Damage Repairs... Small Damage Repair... Large Damage Repair... Sealing and Coating Sealer Coating Removal... General Seam Sealer Application: DTM... General Seam Sealer Application: non-dtm... 7 Corrosion Protection (Cavity Wax)...8 Corrosion Protection (Undercoating)...9 Pre-Made LASD Replacement (Off Body)...0 LASD Replacement (On Body)... Masking General Masking... Jamb Masking... 7 Mask Openings...8 Primer Masking...9 Paint Repair Refinish Bumper Prep...0 New Primed Bumper Prep... E-Coat Panel Prep... Feather-Prime-Block... Feather-Prime-Block Waterborne... Blend Panel Sanding Process... Paint Shop Anti-Chip Coating... Base-Coat Denibbing... 7 M PPS Paint Preparation System Paint Finishing and Detailing Paint Finish Denibbing Process...0 No Compound Paint Finish Small Area Process... Paint Finish Full Panel Process... Headlight Lens Restoration Process... Vehicle Clean-Up Process... Bumper Repair Plastic Tab Repair... Cosmetic Flexible Bumper Repair... Flexible Patch Non-Structural Bumper Repair... Two-Sided Bumper Repair... Important Note on VOCs: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations may exist that prohibit the use of certain alcohol solutions or solvents. You should check with your state environmental authorities to determine whether use of a solution or solvent is restricted or prohibited in your area.

4 Windshield Repair Windshield Removal and Installation Glass Removal Apply interior surface protection. Remove wiper blades and cowl panel. Remove windshield molding. Cut urethane with the appropriate tool. Remove glass. M Precision Masking Tape, in. width, PN 08 Dry Set Glass Clean the pinchweld area of all loose pieces of urethane. Dry fit the glass. Use masking tape to mark proper alignment by applying two pieces of tape along the top edge of the glass, perpendicular to the pinchweld. Cut the masking tape and remove the glass. Pinchweld Inspection & Preparation Close-cut the old urethane down to a thickness of mm mm. Clean with water and a clean cloth. Apply primer to any bare metal scratches if necessary and allow to dry for 0 minutes. M Single Step Primer, 0mL can, PN 088 M Urethane Primer Daubers, PN 0888 M Glass Cleaner, 9 oz. aerosol, PN Clean and Prepare the Glass Clean glass with glass cleaner and a clean cloth. Apply Primer to the New Windshield Check the expiration date on the primer. Shake the primer can well. Apply a continuous layer of primer to the new windshield and allow to dry for 0 minutes. Apply Urethane & Install Windshield Check expiration date on urethane. Cut nozzle to desired width and shape. Apply a bead of new urethane to the old urethane on the pinchweld at an application angle of 90-degrees. Paddle all joints/gaps in one direction. Tape Removal Remove all tape before delivering the vehicle. For best results remove it in a slow, uniform motion. Remove it in the direction of the painted surface to the windshield, and remove the tape at an angle of approximately to the surface. Tape removal works best if the temperature is above 0 F. M Fast Cure Auto Glass Urethane, 0mL Flex Pack, PN 0889; 0. fl. oz. cartridge, PN 0890 M Flex Pack Heavy Duty 0mL Applicator Gun, PN 0899 M Specialty Adhesive Remover, qt. can, PN 898; oz. aerosol, PN 8987 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 8 Reinstall Moldings and Panels Reinstall moldings and interior panels as needed. Reconnect electronics. Remove excess urethane. Keep vehicle out of service until the urethane builds strength per manufacturer recommendations. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

5 Windshield Repair Stationary Auto Glass Removal and Installation Glass Removal Apply interior surface protection. Remove interior trim pieces and disconnect electronics. Remove molding. Cut urethane with the appropriate tool. Remove glass. Preparing Damaged Pinchweld Remove all of the old urethane from the damaged area only. For the undamaged pinchweld, leave the urethane intact at this time. Additional Surface Protection Take time to add additional surface protection if needed. This will save time and money in the end. Preparation of New Pinchweld Scuff pinchweld area with general purpose scuffing pad and apply two-part epoxy primer. Then, mask off the pinchweld prior to top coating. Check with paint manufacturer for two-part epoxy primer. Dry Set Glass Clean the pinchweld area of all loose pieces of urethane. Dry fit the glass. Use masking tape to mark proper alignment by applying two pieces of tape along the top edge of the glass, perpendicular to the pinchweld. Cut the masking tape and remove the glass. Clean and Prepare Glass Clean the existing glass. Close cut the urethane if it is in good condition to a thickness of mm mm. Clean with water and a clean cloth. For new glass, clean glass with glass cleaner and a clean cloth. M White Masking Paper, in. x 70 ft., PN 08 M High Performance Welding Drape, PN 099 Scotch-Brite General Purpose Hand Pad, PN 077 M Precision Masking Tape, in. width, PN 08 M Glass Cleaner, 9 oz. aerosol, PN M Single Step Primer, 0mL can, PN 088 M Urethane Primer Daubers, PN Preparation of Undamaged Pinchweld Close-cut the old urethane down to a thickness of mm mm. Clean the pinchweld area with water and a clean cloth. Apply Primer to Pinchweld if Necessary Check the expiration date on the primer, and shake the primer well. For the undamaged pinchweld area, apply the primer to any bare metal scratches. For the damaged pinchweld area that has been repaired, apply a continuous layer of primer to the newly abraded and cleaned epoxy primer. Allow 0 minutes of dry time for the primer. Apply Urethane and Install Glass Check the expiration date on the urethane. Cut the application nozzle to the desired width and shape and install the flex pack into the applicator gun. Apply urethane to either the close-cut urethane on the undamaged pinchweld area and/or the prepped epoxy primed area of the new pinchweld. Paddle all gaps in the urethane in one direction and install the glass. Tape Removal Remove all tape before delivering the vehicle. For best results remove it in a slow, uniform motion. Remove it in the direction of the painted surface to the windshield, and remove the tape at an angle of approximately to the surface. Tape removal works best if the temperature is above 0 F. Reinstall Moldings and Panels Reinstall moldings and interior panels as needed. Reconnect electronics. Remove excess urethane. Keep vehicle out of service until the urethane builds strength per manufacturer recommendations. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Fast Cure Auto Glass Urethane, 0mL Flex Pack, PN 0889; 0. fl. oz. cartridge, PN 0890 M Flex Pack Heavy Duty 0mL Applicator Gun, PN 0899 M Specialty Adhesive Remover, qt. can, PN 898; oz. aerosol, PN 8987 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

6 Body Repair Welding and Spark Protection M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 Clean Clean part with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Welding and Spark Deflection Paper, PN 09 Vertical Surface Apply welding and spark deflection paper to vertical surfaces. M Welding and Spark Deflection Dispenser, PN 09 M High Performance Welding Drape, PN 099 Horizontal Surface Protect horizontal surfaces using cloth welding drape. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

7 Body Repair Metal Working Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Surface Prep Use a Scotch-Brite Clean N Strip disc or a Scotch-Brite Belt to remove paint/coating in low points of damage in preparation for dent pulling. Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 Dent Pulling Pull low spots of dent using preferred dent pulling method and equipment. M File Belt Sander, PN 8 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 Final Prep Use a grade 80 Roloc grinding disc to remove weld nuggets from dent pulling operation. M Cubitron II Fibre Roloc Disc, grade 80+, in., PN 9 Clean and Inspect Clean with all purpose cleaner and degreaser. Blow off with clean, dry air. Inspect damage area to determine if additional metal straightening is required. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: It will be necessary to apply cavity wax to back side of panel at heat effected areas to restore corrosion protection.

8 Body Repair Steel Part Replacement Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). Panel Cutting Identify OEM recommended sectioning location, scribe or mark with tape on the vehicle. Trim repair area using preferred cut-off wheel. Use grade file belt in hard to reach areas to cut top panel and avoid damage to host panel. Sealer/Coating Removal Use Scotch-Brite Clean N Strip disc to remove seam sealer and coatings from large easy to access areas. Use CRS Scotch-Brite Belt to remove coatings and seam sealers in hard to reach areas and along pinch weld flanges to expose spot weld locations. Spot Weld Removal Using grade or 0 abrasive belt, grind spot weld to remove weld from top panel. Note top panel thickness. Use caution when grinding to only grind top panel and limit cutting into host/interior panel. Use belt thickness as a gauge stop grinding when back of belt is flush with exterior panel. Grade 80 belt can be used to remove welds from thinner steels. Panel Separation Separate exterior panel from the host panel. DO NOT force separation in areas where the weld isn t completely removed; go back to step and finish weld removal before continuing. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Green Corps Cut-Off Wheel, in. x / in., PN 0989; in. x / in., PN 0990 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M File Belt Sander, PN 8 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 A Surface Preparation Using a grade 80 abrasive belt, remove remaining weld nugget material from host panel. M Cubitron II File Belt, grade +, PN ; grade 0+, PN ; grade 80+, PN B 7A 7B Surface Preparation Clean and prep remaining mating flanges on host and replacement panel with a coarse Scotch-Brite Belt where necessary. MIG Plug Weld Dressing Use a grade 80 abrasive belt to dress replacement MIG welds. Grind weld. Use caution to avoid damage to adjacent areas. Continuous Weld Dressing Use a in. grade 0 grinding disc to dress continuous MIG welds at sectioning joint. Grind weld. Use caution to limit amount of grinding done to adjacent areas. M Pistol Grip Disc Sander, PN 87 M Cubitron II Fibre Roloc Disc, grade 0+, in., PN 9 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 8 Weld Cleaning Use a CRS Scotch-Brite Belt to clean weld site in preparation for subsequent operations. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: Follow High Strength steel heat control recommendations and techniques when necessary.

9 Body Repair Panel Bonding (Excluding Door Skin) Host Panel Preparation Using a grade 80 abrasive belt, remove remaining weld nugget material from host panel. Prep remaining mating flanges on host panel with a coarse Scotch-Brite Belt to remove all adhesive, corrosion and coatings. Replacement Panel Preparation Remove Ecoat from replacement panel mating flange areas using Scotch-Brite Belt or Clean N Strip disc. M File Belt Sander, PN 8 M Cubitron II File Belt, grade 80+, PN Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 Clean Clean host panel and replacement panel mating flange areas with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Dry Fit Panel Dry fit replacement panel and complete any necessary metal straightening at flanges areas. Remove panel in preparation for adhesive application. Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M Weld-Thru Coating II, PN Weld-Thru Primer Use Scotch-Brite Belt to prepare metal surfaces. Clean and apply weld-thru primer to all areas requiring MIG welding. Pre-Assembly NVH Replacement If vehicle construction necessitates, apply NVH material or foams at original locations as required. Apply Bonding Adhesive Apply adhesive to mating flange areas on host panel and replacement panel, covering all bare metal areas. Apply an additional bead of adhesive at mating flange areas to ensure proper bond line thickness. Install Replacement Panel Install replacement panel to host panel. Clamp in place and make required welds on rear vertical seams, cosmetic joints, or where otherwise recommended by the directions for use, or the OE manufacturer. Follow recommended adhesive clamp times. Adhesive Clean Up Tool excess adhesive squeeze-out from repair area prior to curing to seal the repair. Note: Grinding to remove excess adhesive can expose bare metal, causing corrosion. M NVH Dampening Material, PN 07 M Flexible Foam, 00mL, PN 08 M Panel Bonding Adhesive, 00mL, PN 08; 00mL, PN 08; 0mL DMS, PN 8; 0mL, PN 8 M SMC/FRP Panel Adhesive, 00mL, PN 089 M Rigid Pillar Foam, 00mL, PN 088 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 0 Post-Assembly Foam Replacement Apply foams at original locations as required. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 7

10 Body Repair Weld Bonding (Excluding Door Skin) Host Panel Preparation Using a grade 80 abrasive belt, remove remaining weld nugget material from host panel. Prep remaining mating flanges on host panel with a coarse Scotch-Brite Belt to remove all adhesive, corrosion and coatings. Mating Flange Panel Preparation Remove Ecoat from replacement panel mating flange areas using Scotch-Brite Belt or Clean N Strip disc. Clean Clean host panel and replacement panel mating flange areas with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Dry Fit Panel Dry fit replacement panel and complete any necessary metal straightening at flanges areas.! WARNING Follow OEM and/or welder manufacturers recommended procedure for making and testing welds. Before welding on a vehicle, test welds must be made to ensure proper weld quality and welding machine settings. M File Belt Sander, PN 8 M Cubitron II File Belt, grade 80+, PN Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Weld-Thru Primer Use Scotch-Brite Belt to prepare metal surfaces. Clean and apply weld-thru primer to all areas requiring MIG welding. Spot Weld Surface Preparation Identify replacement spot weld sites and remove Ecoat using Scotch-Brite belt where spot weld tips will contact host and replacement panel. Remove panel once complete. Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M Weld-Thru Coating II, PN 097 M NVH Dampening Material, PN Pre-Assembly NVH Replacement If vehicle construction necessitates, apply NVH material or foams at original locations as required. Apply Bonding Adhesive Apply adhesive to mating flange areas on host panel and replacement panel covering all bare metal areas. Apply additional bead of adhesive at mating flange areas. Install Replacement Panel Install replacement panel to host panel. Clamp in place. Spot Weld Spot weld while adhesive is uncured at prepared weld sites. Follow welder settings determined from test panel. Adhesive Clean Up Remove clamps and tool excess adhesive squeeze-out from repair area prior to curing to seal the repair. Note: Grinding to remove excess adhesive can expose bare metal, causing corrosion. Post-Assembly Foam Replacement Apply foams at original locations as required. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Flexible Foam, 00mL, PN 08 M Panel Bonding Adhesive, 00mL, PN 08; 00mL, PN 08; 0mL DMS, PN 8; 0mL, PN 8 M SMC/FRP Panel Adhesive, 00mL, PN 089 M Rigid Pillar Foam, 00mL, PN 088 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: Follow recommended internal corrosion protection processes prior to vehicle final assembly. 8

11 Body Repair Weld Sealing 7 8 Host Panel Preparation Using a grade 80 abrasive belt, remove remaining weld nugget material from host panel. Prep remaining mating flanges on host panel with a coarse Scotch-Brite Belt. Mating Flange Panel Preparation Remove Ecoat from replacement panel mating flange areas using Scotch-Brite Belt or Clean N Strip disc. Clean Clean host panel and replacement panel mating flange areas with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Dry Fit Panel Dry fit replacement panel and complete any necessary metal straightening at flanges areas. Weld-Thru Primer Use Scotch-Brite belt to prepare metal surfaces. Clean and apply weld-thru primer to all areas requiring MIG welding. Spot Weld Surface Preparation Identify replacement spot weld sites and remove Ecoat using Scotch-Brite Belt where spot weld tips will contact host and replacement panel. Remove panel once complete. Pre-Assembly NVH Replacement If vehicle construction necessitates, apply NVH material or foams at original locations as required. Apply Seam Sealer Apply urethane or MSP seam sealer to mating flange areas on host panel and replacement panel covering all bare metal areas. Apply additional bead of sealer at mating flange areas.! WARNING Follow OEM and/or welder manufacturers recommended procedure for making and testing welds. Before welding on a vehicle, test welds must be made to ensure proper weld quality and welding machine settings. M File Belt Sander, PN 8 M Cubitron II File Belt, grade 80+, PN Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M Weld-Thru Coating II, PN 097 M NVH Dampening Material, PN 07 M Flexible Foam, 00mL, PN 08 M Urethane Seam Sealer, PN 08; PN Install Replacement Panel Install replacement panel to host panel. Clamp in place. Spot Weld Spot weld while sealer is uncured at prepared weld sites. Follow welder settings determined from test panel. Sealer Clean Up Remove clamps and tool excess adhesive squeeze-out from repair area prior to curing to seal the repair. Note: Grinding to remove excess sealer can expose bare metal, causing corrosion. Post-Assembly Foam Replacement Apply foams at original locations as required. Visit for more SOPs and videos M MSP Seam Sealer, PN 0870 M Rigid Pillar Foam, 00mL, PN 088 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: Follow recommended internal corrosion protection processes prior to vehicle final assembly. 9

12 Body Repair Door Skin Removal Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 Parts Removal Remove associated trim and parts. Use molding removal tool to remove and save side moldings and emblems. M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Side Molding and Emblem Removal Tool, PN Hem Flange Grinding Use grade 0 fiber-backed abrasive disc to grind outer edge and separate door skin from door frame. M Disc Sander, PN 808 Hem Flange Spot Weld Removal Use grade file belt to remove any spot welds attaching hem flange to door frame. Use caution when grinding to only grind top panel and avoid cutting into host/interior panel. Separate hem flange material from backside of door. M Cubitron II Abrasive Fibre Disc, grade 0+, in., PN M File Belt Sander, PN 8 Door Skin Spot Weld Removal Use grade file belt to remove any spot welds attaching door skin to door frame. Use caution when grinding to only grind top panel and avoid cutting into host/interior panel. M Cubitron II File Belt, grade +, PN Door Skin Removal Separate door skin from door frame. Use a putty knife to help separate skin from adhesive and NVH material on intrusion beam. Heat may be used when required for softening. (Maintain original NVH material whenever possible.) M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 0

13 Body Repair Door Skin Replacement 7 Door Frame Preparation Using a grade 80 abrasive belt, remove remaining weld nugget material from door frame. Clean and prep remaining mating flanges on door frame with a coarse Scotch-Brite belt. Clean Clean door frame and replacement panel mating flange areas with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Replacement Skin Prep Scuff replacement skin mating flange areas using Scotch-Brite hand pad. Dry Fit Panel Dry fit replacement panel and complete any necessary metal straightening at flanges areas. Remove door skin in preparation for adhesive application. NVH Replacement Apply NVH material at original locations on intrusion beam. Apply Bonding Adhesive Re-clean bonding surfaces with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Apply adhesive to door frame covering all bare metal areas. Apply an additional bead of adhesive at mating flange areas to ensure proper bond line thickness. Install Door Skin Install replacement door skin onto door frame. Crimp hem flange using hammer and dolly. Clamp as necessary. (For aluminum panels, follow OEM recommended flanging procedures.) M File Belt Sander, PN 8 M Cubitron II File Belt, grade 80+, PN Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, -/ in. x 9 in., Very Fine, PN 9 Scotch-Brite 77 PRO Hand Pads, Very Fine, in. x 9 in., PN 9 M NVH Dampening Material, PN 07 M Urethane Seam Sealer, PN 08 M MSP Seam Sealer, PN 0870 M Panel Bonding Adhesive, 0mL, PN 8; 00mL, PN 08; 00mL, PN 08; 0mL DMS, PN 8 M SMC/FRP Panel Adhesive, 00mL, PN 089 M Bare-Metal Seam Sealer 00mL, PN 080; 00mL DMS, PN 80 M EZ Sand Multi- Purpose Flexible Adhesive, 00mL, PN 0887; 00mL DMS, PN Clamp and Cure Follow recommended adhesive clamp and cure times. Clean any adhesive squeeze-out from hem flange area with a VOC compliant cleaner. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 9 Seam Sealing Re-apply seam sealer to hem flange as required following general seam sealing guidelines. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

14 Body Repair Express Damage Repairs Clean the Damaged Area Clean the repair area with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Use a recommended VOC compliant surface cleaner. Initial Prep Sand DA sand the repair using in. P80 DA disc, being careful to not sand through the clear coat. Blow off with clean dry air and reclean with a surface cleaner. Mix and Apply Glaze Mix and apply polyester glaze per manufacturer s recommendation or use the M Dynamic Mixing System. Cure 0 minutes at 7 F. Apply Dry Guide Coat Apply M Dry Guide Coat over cured glaze. Re-apply as necessary during sanding process. M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P0, PN 07 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN M Platinum Plus Finishing Glaze, 0 oz. container, PN 80 M Platinum Glaze for DMS, 0. oz. cartridge, PN 08 M Dry Guide Coat, 0 gram applicator kit, PN 08 Sand Glaze Using a P0 abrasive disc/sheet, hand block or DA sand glaze, completely removing M Dry Guide Coat. M Hookit Purple Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 0 grade, 70mm x m, PN 070 Final Sand and Inspect Blow off repair area and re-apply M Dry Guide Coat. Finish sanding the repair area and the surrounding area using a in. P0 abrasive disc. Inspect the repair for quality. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

15 Body Repair Small Damage Repairs Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). Initial Prep Sand DA sand the repair area using grade 80, removing paint beyond damage by in. Blow off with clean, dry air and re-clean with surface cleaner. Mix and Apply Filler Mix and apply filler per manufacturer s recommendation or use the M Dynamic Mixing System. Keep the body filler within the primer featheredge area. Cure the body filler 0 minutes at 7 F. Sand Filler Using a hand block, shape sand the body filler with P80 abrasive. Apply dry guide coat and finish block sanding with P0 abrasive. DA featheredge the repair area with P80 abrasive disc. Inspect the repair for quality, if glaze is not required, continue to step seven. Mix and Apply Glaze Blow off the repair area completely removing sanding dust from the surface. Mix and apply glaze if required per manufacturer s recommendation or if using the M Dynamic Mixing System. Keep the glaze within the primer featheredge area. Cure glaze for 0 minutes at 7 F. Sand Glaze Sand polyester glaze with P80. Use M Dry Guide Coat between sanding steps to highlight imperfections. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN ; in., 80+ grade, PN 7 M Platinum Plus Body Filler, gallon, PN 0; for DMS, PN 08 M Dry Guide Coat, 0 gram applicator kit, PN 08 M Platinum Plus Finishing Glaze, 0 oz., PN 80 M Platinum Glaze for DMS, PN 08 M Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 70mm x m, 80+ grade, PN ; 0+ grade, PN ; 80+ grade, PN M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN 7 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 7 Final Sand and Inspect Blow off repair area. Featheredge the surrounding area using P80 abrasive. Inspect the repair for quality. M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

16 Body Repair Large Damage Repair 7 8 Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). Initial Prep Sand DA sand the repair area using grade 80, removing paint beyond damage by in. Blow off with clean, dry air and re-clean with surface cleaner. Final Metal Prep Remove remaining paint/coatings in low spots using a Scotch-Brite Clean N Strip disc. Use a in. grinding disc to remove weld nuggets or other surface imperfections. Blow off with clean, dry air and re-clean with surface cleaner. Mix and Apply Filler Mix and apply filler per manufacturer s recommendation or use the M Dynamic Mixing System. Keep the body filler within the primer featheredge area. Cure the body filler 0 minutes at 7 F. Initial Sand Filler Block shape sand filler with P80. DA rough featheredge area with P80 abrasive. Use M Dry Guide Coat between sanding steps to highlight imperfections. Re-apply M Dry Guide Coat as necessary. Final Sand Filler Final block sand filler with P0 abrasive. DA fine featheredge sand the repair area with P80 abrasive and blow off the area with clean, dry air. Use M Dry Guide Coat between sanding steps to highlight imperfections. Mix and Apply Glaze Blow off the repair area completely removing sanding dust from the surface. Mix and apply glaze if required per manufacturer s recommendation or if using the M Dynamic Mixing System. Keep the glaze within the primer featheredge area. Cure glaze for 0 minutes at 7 F. Sand Glaze Block sand polyester glaze with P80 abrasive. Use M Dry Guide Coat to highlight imperfections. Re-apply glaze as necessary to fill minor imperfections. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN ; in., 80+ grade, PN 7 M Platinum Plus Body Filler, gallon, PN 0; for DMS, PN 08 M Cubitron II Fibre Roloc Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN 9 M Roloc + Holder, PN 0700 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M Platinum Plus Finishing Glaze, 0 oz., PN 80 M Platinum Glaze for DMS, 08 M Dry Guide Coat, 0 gram applicator kit, PN 08 M Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 70mm x m, 80+ grade, PN ; 0+ grade, PN ; 80+ grade, PN M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN 7 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 9 Final Sand and Inspect Blow off repair area. Featheredge the surrounding area using P80 abrasive. Inspect the repair for quality. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

17 Sealing and Coating Sealer Coating Removal M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Method A Use Scotch-Brite Clean N Strip disc to remove seam sealer and coatings where accessible. Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M File Belt Sander, PN 8 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 Method B Use CRS Scotch-Brite belt to remove coatings and seam sealers in hard to reach areas. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

18 Sealing and Coating Properly dress and finish welded areas prior to applying direct to metal seam sealer. General Seam Sealer Application: Direct to Metal Surface Prep Scuff the sealer application areas using a maroon Scotch-Brite hand pad. Blow off with clean, dry air. Clean Use a clean cloth or paper towel to clean repair area with All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser followed by a VOC compliant wax and grease remover. DO NOT spray or saturate seams with cleaner. Apply Tight Coat Apply thin bead of sealer to desired joint. Tool sealer into seam ensuring proper sealing of the joint prior to creating the desired appearance. Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, -/ in. x 9 in., Very Fine, PN 9 Scotch-Brite 77 PRO Hand Pads, Very Fine grade, in. x 9 in., PN 9 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Urethane Seam Sealer, PN 08; PN 08 M MSP Seam Sealer, PN 0870 M Bare-Metal Seam Sealer 00mL, PN 080; 00mL DMS, PN 80 Apply Seam Sealer Apply seam sealer over the prepared seam. Tool to re-create OEM appearance. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

19 Sealing and Coating General Seam Sealer Application: Non-Direct to Metal Surface Prep Cover all bare metal areas with a quality urethane or epoxy two-part primer. After allowing to cure as per manufacturers recommendations, scuff primer in sealer application areas using a maroon Scotch-Brite hand pad. Blow off with clean, dry air. Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, -/ in. x 9 in., Very Fine, PN 9 Scotch-Brite 77 PRO Hand Pads, Very Fine grade, in. x 9 in., PN 9 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Urethane Seam Sealer, PN 08 Clean Use a clean cloth or paper towel to clean repair area with M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser followed by a VOC compliant wax and grease remover. DO NOT spray or saturate seams with cleaner. M MSP Seam Sealer, PN 0870; Sprayable, PN 087 M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer, 00mL, PN 0808; 00mL DMS, PN 808 M EZ Sand Multi- Purpose Flexible Adhesive, 00mL, PN 0887; 00mL DMS, PN 887 Apply Seam Sealer Apply seam sealer over the prepared seam. Tool to re-create OEM appearance. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 7

20 Sealing and Coating Corrosion Protection (Cavity Wax) M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M Rust Fighter-I, qt., PN 0889; 8 oz. aerosol, PN 0889 M Rust Fighter-I Application Wand, PN M Body Schutz Applicator Gun, PN M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 Application After painting is complete and prior to final assembly apply cavity wax to restore internal corrosion protection. M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Visit for more SOPs and videos 8

21 Sealing and Coating Corrosion Protection (Undercoating) Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip XT Disc, PN 0770 Surface Preparation Use Scotch-Brite Clean N Strip disc to remove loose coatings from the repair area. Use CRS Scotch-Brite belt in hard to reach areas. Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip TR Disc, PN 07 M File Belt Sander, PN 8 Clean and Inspect Blow of area with clean dry compressed air to remove dust and loose surface contaminates. Use a VOC compliant surface cleaner to remove any remaining contaminants. Note: Coatings must be applied over thoroughly cleaned substrates to maximize corrosion protection. Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, CRS, PN 7 M Waterbased Paintable Undercoating Pouch,. fl. oz. (US), PN 087 M Paintable Undercoating Pouch,. fl. oz., PN 0877 Coating Application Apply appropriate undercoating following local VOC regulations to the area. For maximum corrosion protection apply four medium coats of undercoating allowing flash time between coats. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 9

22 Sealing and Coating Pre-Made LASD Replacement (Off Body) Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 A LASD Removal Remove sound deadening material from affected repair area using a scraper or chisel. Blow off area with compressed air and clean with APCD. Pre-Make Patch Apply packaging tape to smooth bench top surface as a release liner. Mask out desired patch size and shape over the top of packaging tape. M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape +, 8mm width (.7 in.), PN M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer, 00mL, PN 0808; 00mL DMS, PN 808 B Pre-Make Patch Dispense seam sealer material onto prepared surface. M NVH Dampening Material, PN 07 C Pre-Make Patch Re-create desired appearance and texture of NVH material using tools of the trade (e.g., brushes, scuff pads, compressed air, etc.). Remove perimeter masking following the tooling process and prior to final cure. Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, -/ in. x 9 in., Very Fine, PN 9 Scotch-Brite 77 PRO Hand Pads, Very Fine grade, in. x 9 in., PN 9 Surface Prep Scuff surface with a maroon Scotch-Brite hand pad. Blow off area with compressed air and clean with APCD. Install Replica (on body) After material cures, remove the LASD replica from the release liner, scuff with maroon Scotch-Brite hand pad, apply NVH material to the bottom of the replica. Bond in place at the correct location. Visit for more SOPs and videos M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: Pre-made LASD replacement patches are typically created off body for panels with complex surfaces. 0

23 Sealing and Coating LASD Replacement (On Body) Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, -/ in. x 9 in., Very Fine, PN 9 LASD Removal Remove sound deadening material from affected repair area using a scraper or chisel. Scotch-Brite 77 PRO Hand Pads, Very Fine grade, in. x 9 in., PN 9 M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer, 00mL, PN 0808; 00mL DMS, PN 808 Surface Prep Scuff surface with a maroon Scotch-Brite hand pad. Blow off area with compressed air and clean with APCD. M Urethane Seam Sealer, PN 08 M MSP Seam Sealer, PN 0870 M NVH Dampening Material, PN 07 Application Mask area and apply seam sealer. Re-create desired appearance and texture of NVH material using tools of the trade (e.g., notched spreaders, brushes, scuff pads, compressed air, etc.). Remove perimeter masking following the tooling process and prior to final cure. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

24 Bumper Repair Plastic Tab Repair Clean the Damaged Area Clean the repair area with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Initial Prep Sand Grind the broken tab using a in. 0 grit M Roloc disc, creating a tapered edge. Using a DA sander, sand the repair area with a in. P80 abrasive disc to remove any melted plastic. Prepare the Tab Drill /8 in. pinning holes in the damaged area / in. from tapered edge and / in. apart. Apply aerosol adhesion promoter, allowing to dry 0 minutes. M Cubitron II Fibre Roloc Disc, grade 0+, PN 9 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., 80+, PN M Super Fast Repair Adhesive, 00mL, PN 07 M Super Fast Repair Adhesive Black, 00mL, PN 08 Mix and Apply Super-Fast Repair Material Cut contour film times the length of tab. Mix and apply adhesive to contour sheet and apply to damaged tab, shaping as you work. Allow to cure 0 minutes. Remove contour film. M Plastic Contour Sheet, in. x ft., PN 090 M Performance Manual Applicator, 00mL, PN 087 Rough Shape Damaged Tab Rough shape the repaired tab area with a in. 0 grit M Roloc disc. Using a DA sander, sand the repair area with a in. P80 abrasive disc to restore original tab dimensions. Re-drill mounting holes as necessary. M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter, oz. aerosol, PN 0907 Final Sand and Inspect Using a DA sander, finish sand the repair area and the surrounding area using a in. P80 abrasive disc. Blow off the repair area and inspect for quality. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: We do not recommend a final coat of M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter (PN 0907) after the final sanding. The paint companies all recommend their own paint adhesion promoters and applying the PN 0907 may cause a compatibility issue.

25 Bumper Repair Cosmetic Flexible Bumper Repair Scrapes, Gouges and Deformations Clean the Damaged Area Clean the repair area with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Initial Prep Sand Dish Out the damaged area using a P80 abrasive disc on a DA sander. Keep the P80 abrasive scratches within the Dish Out area. Use a DA sander with P80 abrasive to feather the repair area in. from the Dish Out area. Apply Adhesion Promoter Blow off the repair area with clean, dry air. Apply aerosol adhesion promoter, allowing to dry 0 minutes. Always apply adhesion promoter before any filler material. M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P0, PN 07 in., P0, PN 08 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in, 80+, PN in, 0+, PN in, 80+, PN in, 80+, PN 7 in, 0+, PN 7 in, 80+, PN 7 M Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 70mm x m, 0+ grade, PN ; 80+ grade, PN M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter, oz. aerosol, PN 0907 Mix and Apply Flexible Filler Mix and apply flexible filler with a tight coat, followed by additional coats to fill in all low areas. Allow to cure for minutes at 7 F. M EZ Sand Multi- Purpose Flexible Adhesive, 00mL, PN 0887; 00mL DMS, PN 887 Sand Flexible Filler Hand block or DA sand flexible repair material with a P0 disc or sheet, followed by a P80 disc or sheet. M Performance Manual Applicator, 00mL, PN 087 Final Sand and Inspect Finish sand the repair and the surrounding area using a P0 abrasive disc. Blow off and inspect the repair for quality. Repeat steps, and as necessary. Visit for more SOPs and videos M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: We do not recommend a final coat of M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter (PN 0907) after the final sanding. The paint companies all recommend their own paint adhesion promoters and applying the PN 0907 may cause a compatibility issue.

26 Bumper Repair Flexible Patch Non-Structural Bumper Repair Clean the Damaged Area Clean the front and back of the repair area with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Be sure to remove any overspray from the back side of the repair area. A Scotch-Brite scuffing pad may be used to assist with stubborn overspray. Initial Grinding Grind the front of the repair using a in. grade 0 disc. Grind at a low speed creating a Dish Out area in. wide that tapers to the bottom of the damage. Initial Prep Sand Sand the Dish Out area using a P80 abrasive disc on a DA sander, removing any melted plastic. Keep the P80 abrasive scratches within the Dish Out area. Using P80 abrasive, feather edge in. from the Dish Out area. Apply Reinforcement Patch On the back side of the repair area apply the flexible patch adhesion promoter. Firmly apply the flexible reinforcement patch overlapping the damaged area by -/ in. on all sides of the repair. Mix and Apply Flexible Filler Apply M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter (PN 0907) to the front side of the repair and allow to dry for minutes. Mix and apply flexible filler with a tight coat followed by additional coats to fill in all low areas. Allow minutes to cure at 7 F. Sand Flexible Filler DA sand the flexible filler material with a P0 abrasive disc. Block sand the repair area with a P80 abrasive sheet. M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P0, PN 07; in., P0, PN 08 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in, 80+, PN in, 0+, PN in, 80+, PN in, 80+, PN 7 in, 0+, PN 7 in, 80+, PN 7 M Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 70mm x m, 80+ grade, PN M Cubitron II Fibre Roloc Disc, grade 0+, PN 9 M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter, oz. aerosol, PN 0907 M EZ Fix Flexible Patch Kit (with adhesion promoter wipes), in. x 8 in., PN 0888 M Automotive Adhesion Promoter, Sponge Applicator Packets,.mL per packet, PN 09 M EZ Sand Multi- Purpose Flexible Adhesive, 00mL, PN 0887; 00mL DMS, PN 887 M Performance Manual Applicator, 00mL, PN Final Sand and Inspect Using a DA sander, finish sand the repair and the surrounding area using a P0 abrasive disc. Blow off and inspect the repair for quality. Repeat steps and as necessary. Visit for more SOPs and videos M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: We do not recommend a final coat of M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter (PN 0907) after the final sanding. The paint companies all recommend their own paint adhesion promoters and applying the PN 0907 may cause a compatibility issue.

27 Bumper Repair Two-Sided Bumper Repair Cracks, Holes & Punctures Clean the Damaged Area Clean the front and back of the repair area with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter, oz. aerosol, PN 0907 M Plastic Repair Material Semi-Rigid, 00mL cartridge, PN 00 Prepare for Reinforcement Material Apply aluminum autobody repair tape to the front side of the repair to align and secure the damage while the back side reinforcement is being completed. On the back side, use a DA with grade 80 abrasive disc to sand the repair area where the reinforcement patch will be applied. Blow off with clean, dry air and apply adhesion promoter, allowing minutes to dry. Apply Reinforcement Material Apply alternating applications of thin, wet coats of semi-rigid plastic repair material and reinforcement cloth on the damaged area. Allow dry time of minutes at 7 F. Tapering the Front Side Remove the aluminum tape. Grind the front damage using a in. grade 0 disc or grade file belt at a low speed to create a gradual Dish Out area in. wide and deep enough to expose a /-inch wide strip of the back side reinforcement material through the center of the damage. Preparing the Repair Area Use a DA with grade 80 abrasive disc to create a smooth transition into the dished area, remove any melted plastic and create a fuzzy surface for the adhesive. No shiny plastic areas should remain. Abrade with grade 80 around the dished out area where the adhesive will eventually be featheredged. Mix and Apply Flexible Filler Blow off the front side repair area with clean dry air, apply aerosol adhesion promoter and allow to dry for minutes. Mix and apply flexible filler material with an initial tight coat immediately followed by additional coats to fill in all low areas. Allow minutes to cure at 7 F. M Reinforcement Patch, in. x ft., roll, PN 090 M Cubitron II Fibre Roloc Disc, grade 0+, PN 9 M File Belt Sander, 0. HP, PN 8 M Cubitron II File Belt, /8 in. x in. (0 x 0mm), grade +, PN M EZ Sand Multi- Purpose Flexible Adhesive, 00mL, PN 0887; 00mL DMS, PN 887 M Performance Manual Applicator, 00mL, PN 087 M Dynamic Mixing Applicator Pneumatic, PN 08 M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P0, PN 07; in., P0, PN 08 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in, 80+, PN in, 0+, PN in, 80+, PN in, 80+, PN 7 in, 0+, PN 7 in, 80+, PN 7 7 Sand Flexible Filler Use a DA to sand the flexible filler material with a grade 0 abrasive disc, followed by a block with grade 80. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 8 Final Sand and Inspect Use a DA sander to finish sand the repair area using P0 abrasive disc. Blow off and inspect the repair quality. Repeat steps and 7 as necessary. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Note: We do not recommend a final coat of M Polyolefin Adhesion Promoter (PN 0907) after the final sanding. The paint companies all recommend their own paint adhesion promoters and applying the PN 0907 may cause a compatibility issue.

28 Masking General Masking Clean Area Clean the area with water based cleaner. Wipe area with a VOC compliant solvent prep cleaner. Dry the area. The preferable surface temperature for masking is 0 80 F. Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape +, 8mm x m (/ in. applications), PN ; mm x m (-/ in. applications), PN 8; 8mm x m ( in. applications), PN 0 Critical Edge Masking Mask the areas that require fineline tape first. Mask the rest of the repair and backup the fineline with creped tape. Protect any nearby moldings with trim masking tape. M Vinyl Tape 7+, / in. width (.mm), PN 00 M Trim Masking Tape, Introductory kit containing mm, 7mm, 0mm and mm, PN 0 Overspray Protection Ensure that the car is completely dry prior to applying plastic sheeting. Mask entire vehicle with plastic sheeting. Cut out the repair area with a razor blade. Tape the plastic sheeting directly to critical masking edge. M Overspray Protective Sheeting, ft. x 00 ft. roll, PN 077; ft. x 0 ft. roll, PN 078; 0 ft. x 0 ft. roll, PN 07 Masking Removal After painting, remove the masking tape at a 90-degree angle to the vehicle s surface. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

29 Masking Jamb Masking Clean Area Clean the area with water based cleaner. Wipe area with a VOC compliant solvent prep cleaner. Dry the area. The preferable surface temperature for masking is 0 80 F. STT Application Apply outermost strip of M Smooth Transition Tape. Leave a tab available for easy removal after sealer application and basecoat coverage coats. STT Application Apply inner strip of M Smooth Transition Tape if the jamb size allows. Overlap the leading wing of the tape with the back wing of the first strip of M Smooth Transition Tape. Seal Jamb Apply M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape PLUS to the moving part of the repair area. Position foam tape overlap as necessary to completely seal the jamb against the M Smooth Transition Tape. Close the moving part. Positioning the Foam Tape Press foam into the jamb with fingers to set appropriate depth. In order to avoid sealer creep the foam can be pressed further into the jamb with a spreader after the initial coats are applied. M Smooth Transition Tape, / in. x 0 ft. roll, PN 0800 M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape PLUS, mm x 9m (.8 in.), box, PN 09 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN STT First Strip Removal After applying sealer and initial basecoat, pull the tab created in Step and remove the outermost strip of M Smooth Transition Tape. Careful attention should be used to avoid making contact with either of the adjacent panels. Apply final coats of basecoat. Masking Removal Remove the remaining strip of M Smooth Transition Tape at a 90-degree angle after painting is complete. Masking Removal Remove M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape PLUS by stretching the foam parallel to its direction. Visit for more SOPs and videos 7

30 Masking Mask Openings Clean Clean part with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Back Masking Back mask outer edge of opening using wide width tape, ensuring that half of tape width is exposed to the opening. Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape +, mm width (. in.), PN 8; 8mm width (.9 in.), PN 0 Overspray Protection Cover opening with overspray masking film. Pull tight and adhere film to exposed edge of back masking. M Overspray Protective Sheeting, ft. x 00 ft. roll, PN 077; ft. x 0 ft. roll, PN 078; 0 ft. x 0 ft. roll, PN 07 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 Trim Opening Trim film around inner panel opening. M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Seal Edge Seal edge of masking film using wide width masking tape. Visit for more SOPs and videos Note: All critical edge, jamb masking and general masking should be completed prior to masking openings. 8

31 Masking Primer Masking Clean Clean part with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 Back Masking Back mask primer application area using tape and paper. M Scotchblok Masking Paper, 8 in. x 70 ft., PN 078 M Overspray Protective Sheeting, ft. x 00 ft. roll, PN 077; ft. x 0 ft. roll, PN 078; 0 ft. x 0 ft. roll, PN 07 Overspray Protection Apply plastic film to remaining exposed areas, cut out repair area. Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape +, 8mm width (.7 in.), PN ; mm width (. in.), PN 8; 8mm width (.9 in.), PN 0 Seal Edge Seal edge of masking film using wide width masking tape. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 9

32 Paint Prep Note: Follow paint company recommended procedures for new raw plastic bumpers. Refinish Bumper Prep Cleaning Clean part with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 A Surface Prep Hand Sand edges and other hard to reach areas using P800 P000 flexible abrasive sheet until the surface is matte and all sheen has been removed. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Sheet, P800, PN 0; P000, PN B Surface Prep Machine Sand remaining surfaces using P800 P000 flexible abrasives on an orbital sander until the surface is matte and all sheen has been removed. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Foam Pad, PN 9 M Orbital Sander, in. x in. Non-Vacuum, 0,000 RPM, PN 0 Re-Clean Clean bumper surface with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Accuspray Spray Gun Model HG Kit,.mm, PN 77 Apply Top Coats Seal and paint bumper following paint company recommendations. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 0

33 Paint Prep Note: Follow paint company recommended procedures for new raw plastic bumpers. New Primed Bumper Prep Cleaning Clean part with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 A Surface Prep Hand Sand edges and other hard to reach areas using P00 flexible abrasive sheet until the surface is matte and all sheen has been removed. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Sheet,. in. x.8 in., P00, PN 7 B Surface Prep Machine Sand remaining surfaces using P00 flexible abrasives on an orbital sander until the surface is matte and all sheen has been removed. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Foam Pad, PN 9 M Orbital Sander, in. x in. Non-Vacuum, 0,000 RPM, PN 0 Re-clean Clean bumper surface with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Accuspray Spray Gun Model HG Kit,.mm, PN 77 Apply Top Coats Seal and paint bumper following paint company recommendations. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

34 Paint Prep E-Coat Panel Prep Cleaning Clean part with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 A Surface Prep Hand Sand edges and other hard to reach areas using P00 flexible abrasive sheet or Scotch-Brite hand pad until the surface is matte and all sheen has been removed. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Sheet,. in. x.8 in., P00, PN 7 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, -/ in. x 9 in., Very Fine, PN 9 B Surface Prep Machine Sand remaining surfaces using P00 abrasive on a DA sander until the surface is matte and all sheen has been removed. Note: Use M Flexible Abrasive Disc to reduce burning through the e-coat surface. Scotch-Brite 77 PRO Hand Pads, Very Fine grade, in. x 9 in., PN 9 M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Foam Pad, PN 9 M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc U, in., P00 grit, PN 08 Re-clean Blow off with clean, dry air. Clean bumper surface with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Disc, 7 hole, in., P00, PN 800 M Accuspray Spray Gun Model HG Kit,.mm, PN 77 Apply Top Coats Seal and paint following paint company recommendations. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

35 Paint Prep Feather-Prime-Block Featheredge Blow off repair area. Featheredge the surrounding repair area using P80 abrasive. M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN 7 Final Sand and Inspect Final sand surrounding area using P0 abrasive disc on a DA sander. Blow off with clean, dry air. Clean with wax and grease remover. Inspect the repair for quality. Mask for Primer Mask repair area as necessary. Refer to Primer Masking SOP for M specific recommendations. Apply Primer Apply primer to repair area following manufacturers recommendations. Allow to cure. Apply Dry Guide Coat Apply M Dry Guide Coat over cured primer. Hand Block Repair Hand sand or check block sand the repair area using a P0 abrasive sheet on an appropriately sized hand block. Look for imperfections in the repair area highlighted by the dry guide coat. If necessary, re-apply dry guide coat and continue block sanding to repair any defects as required. M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P00 grit, PN 08 M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Disc, 7 hole, in., P00, PN 800 M Dry Guide Coat, 0 gram applicator kit, PN 08 M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc U, in., P0 grit, PN 08 M Accuspray Spray Gun Model HG8, PN 70;.8mm Atomizing Head, PN M Hookit Purple Clean Sanding Roll, 70mm x m, P0, PN Re-Apply Dry Guide Coat Re-apply M Dry Guide Coat over entire repair area. DA Sand Primer DA sand repair area using a P00 disc and a soft interface pad until all M Dry Guide Coat is removed. Note: Use M Flexible Abrasive Disc to reduce burning through the primer surface. Festool D0 Thin Interface Pad, PN 999 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 9 Clean the Damaged Area Clean the repair area with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

36 Paint Prep Feather-Prime-Block Waterborne 7 Featheredge Blow off repair area. Featheredge the surrounding repair area using P80 abrasive. Final Sand and Inspect Final sand surrounding area using P0 abrasive disc on a DA sander. Blow off, with clean, dry air. Clean with wax and grease remover. Inspect the repair for quality. Mask for Primer Mask repair area as necessary. Refer to Primer Masking SOP for M specific recommendations. Apply Primer Apply primer to repair area following manufacturers recommendations. Allow to cure. Apply Dry Guide Coat Apply M Dry Guide Coat over cured primer. Hand Block Repair Hand sand or check block sand the repair area using a P0 abrasive sheet on an appropriately sized hand block. Look for imperfections in the repair area highlighted by the dry guide coat. If necessary, re-apply dry guide coat and continue block sanding to repair any defects as required. Re-Apply Dry Guide Coat Re-apply M Dry Guide Coat over entire repair area. M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN 7 M Dry Guide Coat, 0 gram applicator kit, PN 08 M Accuspray Spray Gun Model HG8, PN 70;.8mm Atomizing Head, PN M Hookit Purple Clean Sanding Roll, 70mm x m, P0, PN 070 Festool D0 Thin Interface Pad, PN 999 M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc U, in., P0 grit, PN 08; in., P00 grit, PN 08; in., P00 grit, PN 07; in., P800 grit, PN DA Sand Primer DA sand repair area using a P00 disc and a soft interface pad until all M Dry Guide Coat is removed. Note: Use M Flexible Abrasive Disc to reduce burning through the primer surface. Re-Apply Dry Guide Coat Re-apply M Dry Guide Coat over hand blocked repair area. DA Sand Primer DA Sand repair area using a P00 P800 disc and a soft interface pad until all the M Dry Guide Coat is removed. Note: Use M Flexible Abrasive Disc to reduce burning through the primer surface. Clean the Damaged Area Clean the repair area with a VOC compliant surface cleaner. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Disc, 7 hole, in., P00, PN 800; in., P00, PN 80; in., P800, PN 80 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

37 Paint Prep Blend Panel Sanding Process Clean the Repair Area Clean the repair area with soap and water, followed by a VOC compliant surface cleaner. M Trizact Hookit Blending Disc, in., P000, PN 0090 M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Sheet,. in. x.8 in., P800, PN 0 Hand Sand Edges Scuff hard to reach areas and panel edges by hand with P800 P000 abrasive disc or flexible abrasive sheet. M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc U, in., P800 grit, PN 070 DA Sand Color Blend Area DA sand the color blend area using a grade P800 abrasive disc and a soft interface pad. For best results, sand back into primer surfacer. Note: Use M Flexible Abrasive Disc to reduce burning through the top coat surface. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Disc, 7 hole, in., P800, PN 80; in., P000, PN 80 Festool D0 Thin Interface Pad, PN 999 DA Sand Adjacent Panels DA sand the remainder of the blend panel(s) using a P000 abrasive disc. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Clean and Inspect Clean the repair area with a VOC compliant or paint manufacturer recommended surface cleaner. Blow dry the repair area with clean, dry air. Inspect the repair area and re-sand any shiny spots as necessary. Visit for more SOPs and videos

38 Paint Shop Anti-Chip Coating 7 8 Pre-Cleaning Pre-wash/clean vehicle prior to disassembly (power wash undercarriage area at repair). Removal of Heavy Surface Contaminates Clean to remove heavy contaminants from repair area. OEM Coating Removal Remove OEM coating as needed using Scotch-Brite Clean N Strip disc. Featheredge using grade 80 abrasive on DA sander. Blow off surface with clean, dry air. Clean surface with M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser. Filling/Leveling Surface Use polyester glaze to fill the repair area, bringing it the same level as the surrounding coating. Sanding and Primer Sand glaze using P0 on a hand block. Final featheredge area using P0 abrasive on a DA sander. Blow off with clean, dry air. Final clean with VOC compliant wax and grease remover. Apply primer following paint company recommendations. Sanding Primer Apply M Dry Guide Coat to primed surface. Sand primer using P0 on a DA sander with an interface pad. Blow off with clean, dry air. Final clean with VOC compliant wax and grease remover. Masking Apply soft edge foam masking tape following existing coating edge. Final mask the area using tape and paper to protect from overspray. Coating Test Panel Apply the coating to a test panel. Always apply a light coat first, allow it to flash, and adjust the spray equipment to deliver the texture required to match the OEM appearance. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, aerosol, PN 08987; Adhesive Remover, PN 898 Scotch-Brite Roloc + Clean N Strip Disc, XT Disc, PN 0770; TR Disc, PN 07 M Cubitron II Clean Sanding Hookit Abrasive Disc, in., 80+ grade, PN 7 M Platinum Plus Finishing Glaze, 0 oz., PN 80; Glaze for DMS, PN 08 M Hookit Sanding Block Dust Free, 70mm x 7mm, PN 007 M Cubitron II Hookit Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 70mm x m, 0+ grade, PN ; M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P0, PN 08 M Dry Guide Coat, 0 gram applicator kit, PN 08 Festool D0 Thin Interface Pad, PN 999 M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape PLUS, mm (.8 in.), PN 09 M Smooth Transition Tape, / in. (.mm), PN 0800 M Scotchblok Masking Paper, 8 in. x 70 ft., PN 078 Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape +, width (.7 in.), PN M Accuspray HGP Pressure Spray Gun, PN 87 M Rocker Protector Pouch, fl. oz. (US), PN 087;. fl. oz. (US), PN 087 M Waterbased Paintable Undercoating Pouch,. fl. oz. (US), PN 087 M Trizact Hookit Blending Disc, in., P000 grit, PN Apply Coating Apply anti chip coating to the repair area using settings from test panel, blending the material into surrounding area as needed. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 0 Blend Sanding Use P000 M Trizact Disc on a DA sander to smooth the blend edges. This operation produces a smooth transition without removing chip coating profile. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Respirator Assembly/ Organic Vapor N9 Dual Cartridge, PN 079 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

39 Paint Shop Base-Coat Denibbing Identify Defects Identify surface defects and dirt nibs between applications of base coat. M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Sheet, P000, PN M Flexible Abrasive Hookit Foam Pad, PN 9 Remove Defects Sand to remove defect using P000 flexible abrasive sheet on foam pad. Note: Sand in one direction when removing defect to prevent trapping defect. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Half Facepiece Respirator, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 Clean Blow off surface with clean, dry air. Visit for more SOPs and videos 7

40 Paint Shop M PPS Paint Preparation System An innovative, all-in-one disposable system that enables painters to eliminate expensive liquid coating waste left on mixing cups and filters by mixing directly in the PPS cup. Mix, measure, filter, spray and temporarily store your coating materials. Part No. M Accuspray Spray Gun Kits Description 70 Model HG8,.8mm 77 Model HG,.mm 87 Model HGP (Pressurized) M Accuspray Atomizing Heads.mm.8mm 09.0mm Spot Repair Ideal for spot repairs that require fluid ounces of material or less. M PPS Kit fl. oz. Lids and Liners, PN 08 fl. oz. (90mL) full diameter, 00 micron filters M PPS Kit fl. oz. Lids and Liners, PN 8 fl. oz. (90mL) full diameter, micron filters Panel Repair Ideal for small areas that require fluid ounces of material or less. M PPS Kit Mini Size, PN fl. oz. (80mL) full diameter, 00 micron filters M PPS Kit Mini Size, PN fl. oz. (80mL) full diameter, micron filters 8

41 Paint Shop Panel Repair Ideal for areas that require. fluid ounces of material or less. M PPS Kit Midi Size, PN,. fl. oz. (00mL) full diameter, 00 micron filters M PPS Kit Midi Size, PN,. fl. oz. (00mL) full diameter, micron filters Panel Repair Ideal for large areas that require fluid ounces of material or less. M PPS Kit Standard Size, PN 000 fl. oz. (0mL) 00 micron filters M PPS Kit Standard Size, PN 0 fl. oz. (0mL) full diameter, micron filters Panel Repair Ideal for large jobs that require 8 fluid ounces of material or less. M PPS Kit Large Size, PN 0 8 fl. oz. (80mL) 00 micron filters M PPS Kit Large Size, PN 8 fl. oz. (80mL) full diameter, micron filters 9

42 Paint Finishing and Detailing Paint Finish Denibbing Process Initial Defect Removal For large defects and runs, apply 000 grade abrasive to the pad of your choice and remove defect to your satisfaction. For ordinary or small defects, apply 00 or 000 to the sanding block. Sand the defect until it is completely removed. Wipe panel clean. Scratch Refinement Refine the 00/000 sand scratches with a in. M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc 000 on a sander or by hand with 000 M Paint Defect Removal Abrasive. Sand until all the scratches are refined. Wipe panel clean. Compound Compound the repair area with a in. white foam compounding pad and the appropriate rubbing compound. Wipe panel clean. Machine Polish Polish the repair area with a in. black foam polishing pad and the appropriate machine polish. Wipe panel clean with a microfiber cloth. Ultrafine Machine Polish Ultrafine polish the repair area with a in. blue foam polishing pad and ultrafine machine polish. Leave a light film of polish on the surface and wipe the panel clean with a microfiber cloth. M Paint Defect Removal Abrasive, 00 grit, PN 89, PN 89, PN 89; 000 grit, PN 89, PN 89, PN 897 M Paint Defect Removal Accessory, PN 909 (circle), PN 90 (rectangle), PN 9 (card) M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc, 000, PN 0087 M Hookit Soft Interface Pad, PN 077 M Perfect-It EX Rubbing Compound, qt., PN 00 M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, in., PN 8 M Quick Connect Adaptor, /8 in. Thread, PN 07 M Perfect-It EX Machine Polish, qt., PN 009 M Perfect Foam Polishing Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, in., PN 8 M Perfect-It EX Ultrafine Machine Polish, qt., PN 008 M Perfect Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, in., PN 8 M Perfect-It Detail Cloth, PN 00 M SUN GUN II Light Kit, PN 0 Final Detail Clean sling from adjacent panels and door jamb areas. Doing this immediately after the repair will greatly improve ease of this step. Inspect the surface using the M SUN GUN II. M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Particulate Respirator N9, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00 0

43 Paint Finishing and Detailing No Compound Paint Finish Small Area Process Initial Defect Removal DA sand the repair area with a in. P00/P000 M Purple Finishing Film Hookit Disc or P00 M Trizact Clearcoat Sanding Disc used damp. Wipe panel clean. When using Trizact Abrasives, use a light mist of water while sanding to avoid clogging of the disc. Scratch Refinement 000 Refine the P00/P000 scratches with a DA and a in. 000 M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc used damp with a soft interface pad. Wipe panel clean. DA Polishing 000 Eliminate compounding by refining the 000 scratches with a DA and a 000 grit M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc used damp with a soft interface pad. To thoroughly remove previous scratches go over each area five times. Wipe panel clean. Finishing Material Finish the entire repair area with a high speed polisher set at RPM. For fastest results use a in. foam finishing pad and M Perfect-It Finishing Material to remove the 000 scratch and bring up the gloss. To ensure all sand scratches have been removed, inspect the repair area by spraying it with M Inspection Spray and wipe clean with a yellow microfiber cloth. Ultrafine Machine Polish (Optional) Ultrafine polish the repair area using a high speed rotary polisher. Use a in. blue foam polishing pad and ultrafine machine polish. Leave a light film of polish on the surface and wipe the panel clean with a blue microfiber cloth. Final Detail Clean sling from adjacent panels and door jamb areas. Doing this immediately after the repair will greatly improve the ease of this step. Inspect the surface using the M SUN GUN II. M Purple Finishing Film Hookit Disc, in., P00, PN 07; P000, PN 0 M Trizact Hookit Clear Coat Sanding Disc, in., P00, PN 009 M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc, in., 000, PN 0087; 000, PN 0 M Hookit Soft Interface Pad, in., PN 077 M Perfect-It Finishing Material, qt. (9mL), PN 0 M Perfect-It Finishing Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, in., PN 9 M Inspection Spray, gallon, PN 008 M Perfect-It EX Ultrafine Machine Polish, qt. (9mL), PN 008 M Perfect-It Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, in., Double Sided, Quick Connect, PN 8 M Quick Connect Adaptor, mm Thread, PN 7 M Perfect-It Detail Cloth, PN 00 M SUN GUN II Light Kit, PN 0 M Perfect-It Clean and Shine, fl. oz. bottle, PN 008 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Particulate Respirator N9, PN 078 Visit for more SOPs and videos M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

44 Paint Finishing and Detailing Paint Finish Full Panel Process 7 Initial Defect Removal Texture Match DA sand the repair area with a P00/P000 M Purple Finishing Film Hookit Disc or P00 M Trizact Clearcoat Sanding Disc used damp. Remove all paint defects and match texture to adjacent OEM panels. Wipe panel clean. Scratch Refinement 000 Refine the P00/P000 scratches with a DA and a 000 M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc used damp with a M Hookit Soft Interface Pad. Wipe panel clean. Scratch Refinement 000 (Optional) To reduce your buffing time refine the 000 scratches with a DA and a 000 grit M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc used damp with a M Hookit Soft Interface Pad. Wipe panel clean. The use of 000 is required prior to 000 for best results. Compound Compound the repair area with a high speed polisher set between RPM. For faster results, use a foam compounding pad and the appropriate rubbing compound. To insure all sand scratches have been removed, inspect the surface by spraying with an Inspection Spray and wipe clean with a yellow microfiber cloth. Machine Polish Polish the repair area with a high speed polisher set between RPM. Use a black foam polishing pad and the appropriate machine polish. Wipe the panel clean with a yellow microfiber cloth. Ultrafine Machine Polish Polish the repair area with a high speed polisher with the speed set between RPM. Use a blue foam polishing pad and the appropriate ultrafine machine polish. Leave a light film of the polish on the panel and wipe clean with a blue microfiber cloth. Final Detail Remove any masking material from the repair area and clean any residual sling from adjacent panels and door jamb areas. Cleaning the panel immediately after compounding and polishing will greatly improve the ease of cleaning. Inspect the surface using the M SUN GUN II Light Kit. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Purple Finishing Film Hookit Disc, in., P00, PN 07; P000, PN 0 M Trizact Hookit Clearcoat Sanding Disc, in., P00, PN 0088 Festool D0 Thin Interface Pad, PN 999 M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc, in., 000, PN 008; in., 000 grit, PN 0 M Perfect-It EX Rubbing Compound, qt., PN 00 M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, 9 in., PN 070 M Perfect-It Low Linting 00% Wool Compound Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, PN 79 M Quick Connect Adaptor, mm. Thread, PN 7 M Perfect-It EX Machine Polish, qt., PN 009 M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, 9 in., PN 0707 M Inspection Spray, gallon, PN 008 M Perfect-It EX Ultrafine Machine Polish, qt., PN 008 M Perfect-It Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, Double Sided, Quick Connect, 9 in., PN 0708 M Perfect-It Detail Cloth, PN 00; PN 000 M SUN GUN II Light Kit, PN 0 M Perfect-It Clean and Shine, fl. oz. bottle, PN 008 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Particulate Respirator N9, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

45 Paint Finishing and Detailing Headlight Lens Restoration Process Clean and Mask Clean the damaged lens with soap and water. Perimeter mask the lens with two layers of masking tape. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 Scotch Performance Masking Tape +, 8mm x m, PN Sand to Remove Yellowing and Defects Dry DA sand the damaged headlight lens with a in. P00 abrasive disc using a soft interface pad. Completely remove any yellowing and/or surface defects. M Hookit Soft Interface Pad, in., PN 077 M Purple Clean Sanding Hookit Disc, in., P00, PN 07; in., P800, PN 00 First Step Scratch Refinement Refine the P00 sand scratches by dry DA sanding with a in. P800 abrasive disc on a soft interface pad. Wipe the headlight lens clean. Second Step Scratch Refinement Refine the P800 sand scratches by DA sanding with a in. P000 foam disc on a soft interface pad. Use water to lubricate the P000 foam abrasive disc. Spend extra time on this step to ensure removal of all P800 sand scratches. Wipe the headlight lens clean. Third Step Scratch Refinement Refine the P000 sand scratches by DA sanding with a in. P000 foam abrasive disc on a soft interface pad. Use water to lubricate the P000 foam abrasive disc. Spend extra time on this step to ensure removal of all P000 sand scratches. Wipe the headlight lens clean. M Trizact Hookit Blending Disc, in., P000, PN 009 M Trizact Hookit Foam Disc, in., 000, PN 0087 M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound, qt. (9mL), PN 008; oz., PN 900 M Foam Buffing Pad, in., PN 079 M Perfect-It Machine Polish, qt. (9mL), PN 00; oz., PN 90 M Foam Polishing Pad, in., PN 07 Compound Lens Completely remove the P000 sand scratches using a in. polishing tool with a foam compounding pad and rubbing compound. Wipe the headlight lens with a clean microfiber cloth. M Perfect-It Detail Cloth, PN 00 7 Polish Lens Polish the headlight lens using a in. foam polishing pad and machine polish. Wipe the headlight lens with a clean microfiber cloth. Remove the masking tape and inspect for quality. Visit for more SOPs and videos M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Particulate Respirator N9, PN 078 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00

46 Paint Finishing and Detailing Vehicle Clean-Up Process Inspect Interior Remove any trash from the vehicle and blow out the air vents. Vacuum the interior of the vehicle including the ashtray, seat folds and trunk. Inspect the carpet and upholstery for any heavily-soiled stains that may require a pre-spot treatment. Pre-Spot Carpet and Fabric Use M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser to pre-treat any stains or heavily soiled areas on carpet or upholstery. Dilute the M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser at a : dilution ratio. Lightly brush the soiled/stained area. Pre-Clean Exterior Apply M Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner at a : dilution ratio to clean brake dust from wheels. Apply M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser at a : dilution ratio to clean the engine, engine compartment, door jambs, wheels, tires and other hard to clean areas. M Car Wash Soap Concentrate, gallon, PN 877 M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrate, gallon, PN 80 M Detailing Spray Bottle, fl. oz., PN 77 M Spray Trigger Nozzle Head, PN 777; PN 778 Rinse Vehicle Exterior Scrub, pressure wash, and rinse any areas where pre-cleaner was applied. Rinse the entire vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris. Wash Vehicle Exterior Pre-soak any remaining bugs, soiled areas or compound residue using M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser at a : ratio. Wash the entire vehicle, then rinse. Dry, using a water blade or chamois as needed. M Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner, gallon, PN 87 M Silicone Free Tire Dressing, gallon, PN 87 M Glass Cleaner, gallon, PN 899 Apply Tire Dressing Dress the tires with a silicone-free tire dressing, being sure to remove the excess with an absorbent cloth. M Perfect-It Clean and Shine, fl. oz. bottle, PN Clean Interior and Glass Clean interior vinyl and leather using M All Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser at a :0 dilution ratio. Clean the interior and the exterior of the windows with glass cleaner. Use an extractor on carpet or fabric as needed. Final Detail Apply a body shop safe spray detailer to the vehicle s exterior surfaces by misting on and wiping off. Spray detailer will remove any compound residue, dust or fingerprints and will also improve gloss. Visit for more SOPs and videos M Perfect-It Detail Cloth, PN 000 M E-A-R Skull Screws Ear Plug, PN P00 M Lexa Protective Eyewear, PN 00