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PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
STATIONARY GLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BODY COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PAINTED SURFACE TOUCH-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AFTERMARKET PAINT REPAIR PRODUCTS . . . . . 2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the
Body Code plate. The plate is located on the in the
engine compartment and attached to the top of the
right frame rail. Refer to the Introduction section at
the front of this manual for body code plate descrip-
tion. The paint code is also identified on the Vehicle
Safety Certification Label which is located on the
drivers door shut face. The first digit of the paint
code listed on the vehicle indicates the sequence of
application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q = secondary
coat. The codes listed in the Aftermarket Paint
Repair Products chart are used for manufacturing
purposes. The first digit may vary from the Body
Code Plate. The color names provided in the After-
market Paint Repair Products chart are the color
names used on most repair product containers.
BASE COAT/CLEAR COAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application (base
coat/clear coat) is used. Color paint that is applied to
primer is called base coat. The clear coat protects the
base coat from ultraviolet light and provides a dura-
ble high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or
color can result.
FINESSE SANDING, BUFFING, AND
POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in
clear coat or single-stage finishes can be reduced
with light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polish-
ing. If the finish has been finesse sanded in the
past, it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding
operation should be performed by a trained
automotive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clear coat finish, if
equipped. Base coat paint must retain clear coat for
durability.
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