Operating Instructions
Vehicle
Page4-23
Crestline
Manual
3/15/2010
Coach
3Primer Surface: Primer Preparation,Mixing andApplicationProcedures
3ATack:
Tack off unit as needed,
3B
PPGF3980Primer Surfacermixes
3parts
(F3980)
1part
(F3981Hardener)
Refer toProduct BulletinDFT-050
Thoroughly shakeF3980Primer to obtain a smootheven consistency..
Due to product settling it is important to shakeF3980Primer to obtain filling and adhesion
properties. Thoroughlymix all
2
components.
3CApplyPrimer
Set air pressure at 30-40PSI at thegunapply 2-4 full wet coats over EtchPrimer
14 -1.6mmFluidTip
Allow 5 -10Minutes flashbetweencoats.
3DPot Life
2Hours@ 70°F
Pot life is defined aswhen a "Product Doubles inViscosity".
3E
Total
dry
film build of primer onlymust beaminimum of 1.5mils
and amaximumof 4.0mils
Total
wet
film build of primer onlymust beaminimum of 3.0mils
and amaximumof 8.0mils
3FDryTimes
AllowF3980Primer todry over night@ 70°Fbefore sanding.
3GFill Pinholes
Fill any pinholes by applyingDF715 2Kpoly putty
3HSanding
DA sandwith320grit dryF3980Primer Surfacer thoroughly removing all imperfections,
leavinga smooth surface. Keeping sanding pad flat at ALL times..
Hand sandwithRedScotchBrite in tight areaswhereDA is not feasible
3I Blowoff
Blowunit free of sanding dust with clean compressedair
3JClean
Clean entire bodywithDX436Wax&GreaseRemover
Refer toProduct BulletinFL-100 for information
Proper cleaning procedures is very important Use the following steps:
- Use only cleannew rags
- Change rags as often as needed
- Never let theDX436 air dryon theunit
3KMasking
Re-mask unit as needed
