Paint Repair - Topcoating Information

For each process, refer to the corresponding basic process.

1. Partial Repair

Spot Gradation Coating

Using a technique of gradation, match the color and luster with those of the surrounding paint surface.
In Case of Solid Color
1.
Light coat and fix the color.
2.
Finish coat.
3.
Gradation.
4.
Dry.




Block Gradation Coating

Provides a gradation effect to the enamel base area before applying clearcoat to each panel (block). It is effective for dark solid colors to help prevent color fading.
In Case of Solid Color
1.
Fixing the enamel base color.
2.
Remove unevenness and give gradation to the enamel base.
3.
Light coat with clear.
4.
Finish with clear.
The same area as the light coat.
5.
Dry.
In Case of Metallic Color
1.
Apply a light coat of enamel base color.
2.
Finish applying the enamel base color.
3.
Remove any unevenness in the enamel base.
4.
Light coat with clear.
5.
Finish with clear.
6.
Dry.