Volvo 2009 S60 - Manual (Page 180)

08 Car care
Paint touch up
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Color code
G031024
Model plate with paint color code 1
Paint damage requires immediate attention to
avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish
regularly - when washing the vehicle for
instance. Touch-up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and
skill. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician for any extensive damage.
Make sure you have the right color. When
ordering touch-up paint from your Volvo
retailer, use the paint code indicated on the
model plate, (1) in the illustration.
Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
• Primer - can
• Paint - touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
• If the stone chip has not gone down to the
bare metal and an undamaged color coat
remains, you can add paint immediately
after removing dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be
clean and dry. The surface temperature
should be above 60° F (15° C).
Minor scratches on the surface
Minor scratches can be repaired by using
Volvo touch-up paint. If the stone chip has not
penetrated down to the metal and an undam-
aged layer of paint remains, the touch-up paint
can be applied as soon as the spot has been
cleaned.
Deep scratches
G020345
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam-
aged surface. Pull the tape off so that any
loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with
a small brush.
When the primer surface is dry, the paint
can be applied using a brush. Mix the paint
thoroughly; apply several thin paint coats
and let dry after each application.
3. If there is a longer scratch, you may want
to protect surrounding paint by masking it
off.
1 The model plate is located on the passenger's side center door pillar.