PAINT BUBBLING/BLISTERING ON WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDING

SUBJECT: PAINT BUBBLING/BLISTERING ON WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDINGS (REFINISH WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDINGS)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-93 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME CONVERTIBLES

CONDITION:

--------- Some 1990-93 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertibles may exhibit bubbling/blistering paint on the windshield reveal moldings.

CORRECTION:

---------- Refinish the windshield reveal moldings using the following procedure:

1. Wash the windshield area and reveal moldings with soap and water and wipe dry.

2. Unlatch and lower the convertible top.

3. Clean the reveal moldings with a wax and grease remover.

4. Mask the windshield pillar weatherstrips, retainers and inner finishing lace on the reveal moldings for protection during the sanding operations.

5. Sand the reveal moldings to the bare aluminum using #320 grit sandpaper.

6. Clean and prepare the surface with aluminum cleaners and conditioners using products such as *DuPont 225S followed by 226S, *PPG DX533 followed by DX503, or equivalent.

7. Remask the molding areas for priming and paint. (Protect all areas not requiring paint).

8. Apply a coating of self-etching primer such as DuPont 615S/616S, or Epoxy primer such as *BASF DE15/DA16/PR70, PPG DP90/DP401, or equivalent.

9. Apply 2-3 coats (or sufficient amount for hiding) of Black Single Stage Urethane paint following manufacturers directions.

10. Following air or force drying, remove masking and raise convertible top.

*We believe these sources and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Time: 1.8 Hrs.

Material Allowance: PC

New Labor Operation: A0780 Moldings, Windshield Pillar Reveal, Refinish Includes Refinish of Right, Left and Upper Moldings

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