Bumper - Painting Flexible Plastic Parts

Number: 85-7

Section: 10 (I)

Date: Oct., 1984

Subject: PAINTING FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PARTS MADE OF TPO OR E/P MATERIAL


Model and Year: 1983-85 PASSENGER CARS

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


In order to achieve a durable finish when painting the parts designated below, a special material and procedure is required:


Carline Part Name 1983 1984 1985

Celebrity Bumper Rubstrips 0 0
Bumper End Caps 0 0

Cavalier Bumper Covers 0 0

Citation Front Valance Panel 0 0 0

Chevette Front Valance Panel 0 0
Bumper End Caps 0 0

Chevrolet Rear Filler Panel 0 0 0

Camaro Z28 Front End Lower Air Panel 0 0 0

Camaro (Base


and Berlinetta) Front Valance Panels 0 0 0


The designated parts (parts with circles in the columns) are identified by a standard symbol E/P or TPO on the back side of the part.

The original factory applied paint used on these parts is generally baked elastomeric enamels. However, for repair, either a lacquer or enamel may be used along with an approved primer.

The Ditzler system described in this bulletin can be used when painting such parts. Spot repair is not recommended.
DITZLER SYSTEM

1. Clean thoroughly with DX 330, Ditzler Wax and Grease Remover. Sand well with #400 sandpaper and reclean with DX 330.

2. Primer with DPX 800 Polypropylene Primer used as packaged. Air dry for thirty (30) minutes.

3. Topcoat with two (2) or three (3) coats of Deltron Acrylic Urethane mixed with DX 369 Flexative and DAU catalyst as follows:


SOLIDS METALLIC
COLORS COLORS

Deltron Color (DAU) 2 parts 2 parts

Deltron Catalyst (DAU-2) 1 part 1 part

Flexative (DX 369) 1 part 1 part

Reducer (DTU) 1 part 2 parts