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TSB 23-003-06
Paint Repair - Etching
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Date: January 19, 2006
Models: 2006 (DR/DH) Ram Truck
2006 (CS) Pacifica
2006 (DR/DH) Ram Truck
2006 (HB) Durango
2006 (JR) Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
2006 (KJ) Liberty
2006 (LX) 300/Magnum
2006 (ND) Dakota
2006 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
2006 (TJ) Wrangler
2005 - 2006 (WK) Grand Cherokee
2006 (XK) Commander
NOTE: This bulletin applies to models built between April 10, 2005 and November
1,
2005 (MDH 0410XX to 1101XX) and delivered to dealers after August 15, 2005.
Overview:
This bulletin involves evaluating the paint condition on all horizontal panels
for etching and
using the procedures listed in the Paint Condition Deck p/n 81-316-0507 or using
the
information listed in this bulletin
Diagnosis:
Inspect the vehicle horizontal panels for the appearance of an etched
surface (pictures
available in publication number 81-316-0507 - insect etching). Two procedures
are
available depending on the severity of the condition. Repair Procedure “A”
is for conditions
that do not show through to primer and Repair Procedure “B” is for
conditions that show
primer within the etch area.
Parts Required:
| Qty. | Part No. | Description |
| AR | 04796236AB | Mopar Car Wash Concentrate |
| AR | BSMM8432 | Mopar Compound Power Cleaner |
| AR | BSMM8232 | Mopar Swirl Free Polish |
| AR | NPN | Grease and Wax Remover |
| AR | BSMK2000 | Mopar 2000 grit Wet/Dry sand paper |
| AR | NPN | 600 grit sand paper |
| AR | NPN | Paint Refinish Material Corrosion resistant primer, Primer Surfacer, Base Coat and Clear Coat |
Special Tools/Equipment Required:
| EMA312FNFB1 | Elcometer 312, Automotive Refinish Meter or equivalent (Available through the PSE program) |
Repair Procedure:
| “A” FINESSE: | |
| 1. | Clean with Mopar Car Wash Concentrate, and water. |
| 2. | Wipe with an alcohol based cleaner |
| 3. | Evaluate the paint condition. |
| 4. | Measure and record paint film thickness in areas to be sanded using an
electronic mil gauge (PSE). |
| 5. | Use 2000 grit sand paper mounted to a ridged backer to remove all etching. |
| 6. | If you remove more than 0.5 mil of clear coat you will need to refinish
using repair procedure “B” refinish. |
| 7. | If refinishing is not required polish sanded areas using Mopar Compound
Power Cleaner # BSMM8432. |
| 8. | Remove swirl marks using Mopar Swirl Free polish #BSMM8232. |
| 9. | Detail vehicle as required. |
| “B” REFINISH: | |
| 1. | Clean with Mopar Car Wash Concentrate, and water. |
| 2. | Wipe with an alcohol based cleaner |
| 3. | Evaluate the paint condition. |
| 4. | DA surface with 600 grit sand paper. |
| 5. | Clean with appropriate solvent per paint supplier recommendations. |
| 6. | Feather edge the damaged areas. |
| 7. | Apply corrosion resistant primer to bare metal spots if they exist. |
| 8. | Spot prime with primer surfacer. |
| 9. | Block sand the primer surfacer. |
| 10. | Final sand per paint suppliers recommendations. |
| 11. | Clean with appropriate solvent. |
| 12. | Tack off the repair area. |
| 13. | Apply basecoat with appropriate hardener per paint supplier recommendations. |
| 14. | Allow flash time per paint suppliers recommendations and tack off area. |
| 15. | Apply clear coat per paint suppliers recommendations. |
| 16. | Detail vehicle as required. |
NOTE: No clear coat spot Repair should be performed on class “A” surfaces.
Policy: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
Time Allowance:
| Labor Operation No: | Description | Amount |
| Repair Procedure “A” Finesse: | ||
| 23-65-21-90 | Panel, Hood - Perform Repair Procedure “A” |
A/T |
| 23-65-27-90 | Panel, Cowl - Perform Repair Procedure “A” | A/T |
| 23-65-31-90 | Panel, Deck - Perform Repair Procedure “A” | A/T |
| 23-65-41-90 | Panel, Roof - Perform Repair Procedure “A” | A/T |
| 23-65-42-90 | Panel, Liftgate - Perform Repair Procedure “A” | A/T |
| 23-65-49-90 | Spoiler, Deck Lid / Liftgate - Perform Repair Procedure “A” | A/T |
| Repair Procedure “B” Refinish | ||
| 23-70-21-90 * | Panel, Hood - Perform Repair Procedure “B” |
CS/RS 2.6 Hrs. KJ/LX/ND/DR/DH 2.5 Hrs. HB, 2.7 Hrs. JR41 2.8 Hrs. JR27/TJ/WK/XK 2.9 Hrs. |
| 23-70-27-90 * | Panel, Cowl - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | TJ 1.8 Hrs. |
| 23-70-31-90 * | Panel, Deck Lid - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | LX 1.9 Hrs. JR41 2.7 Hrs. JR27 2.5 Hrs. |
| 23-70-49-90 * | Spoiler, Deck Lid / Liftgate - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | JR/LX/DR 1.0 Hrs. |
| 23-72-42-90 * | Panel, Liftgate - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | CS/LX/ RS/XK/WK 2.6 Hrs. HB 3.2 Hrs. |
| 23-70-41-90 * | Panel, Roof - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | CS 3.9 Hrs. DR/DH 3.1 Hrs. HB 4.7 Hrs. JR41 3.3 Hrs KJ/WK/XK 4.0 Hrs. LX 3.0 Hrs. ND 2.5 Hrs. RS 3.9 Hrs. |
| 23-70-41-91 * | Panel, Roof - 4DR/Club Cab - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | DR/DH 3.0 Hrs ND 3.0 Hrs |
| 23-70-41-92 * | Panel, Roof - Mega Cab - Perform Repair Procedure “B” | DR/DH 3.4 Hrs |
NOTE: * Refer to QuickLOP or appropriate LOTS for material allowance, optional
equipment and related operations.
Failure Code:
| ZZ | Service Action |
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