Operating Instructions
Vehicle
Page4-25
Crestline
Manual
3/15/2010
Coach
5DelFleet Evolution: Basecoat ColorMixing andApplicationProcedure
5AClean
Tack off theentire unit.
5BMixColor
FBCHBasecoatmixes
3parts
Color (FBCH) to
1part
Hardener (F3260/3200) to
1part
Basecoat Additive (F3441or F3442)" Viscosity using aZahn#2 is 20-25 sec,
Basecoat DryAdditivesRefer toProduct BulletinDFT-001
F3441Normal Dry
F3442SlowDry
5CApplyColor
Set air pressure at 45-55PSI at thegunapply 2 -3 coats or until hiding is achieved
1.3 –1.5mmFluidTip
Allow 5 -10Minutes flashbetweencoats.
5DDryTimes
F3260Hardener is 1hour Pot Lifeat 70°F
F3200Hardener is 3hoursPot Lifeat 70°F
5EDryTimes
Allow30Minute flashprior to clearcoatmqMust be clearcoatedwithin 12 hours.
Apply clearcoat as needed follow section 7 for c1earcoat process.
Shortened flash times
to
clearcoat can causepigment flotation, metallic
distortion (mottling), loss
of
gloss, swelling and/or solvent popping"
After 12hours FBCHBasecoat Colormust be sanded& recoated
5FOptional 2-Toning
For two toning, allow to dry is booth for 1-2 hour beforeapplying tape, mask off as needed
and re-applyDelfleet basecoat following the recommended procedures previously listed
above.
5GFilmBuild
Total
dry
film build per coat of FBCH color onlymust beaminimum of 1.0mils
and amaximumof 3.0mils
Total
wet
film build per coat of FBCH color onlymust beaminimum of 2.0mils
and amaximumof 6.0mils
