Inspection Procedure

1. Wash the vehicle with soap and rinse thoroughly. Make sure the vehicle is dry and at room temperature before performing the following test.

2. Verify colorcoat loss of adhesion by applying a 2 inch wide by 15 inch long masking tape strip (3M Automotive 3233 Masking Tape # 06340) on any panel that doesn't exhibit peeling. Do the test above and below the body side moulding.

a. Press the tape down firmly and pull the tape up quickly.

b. Inspect the adhesive side of the tape for paint removal.





c. If paint was removed during the tape test, above and below the body side moulding, repaint the entire vehicle. If paint was removed only from areas above the body side moulding, repaint only the horizontal surfaces of the vehicle (entire area above the body side moulding), Figure 1.

3. No repainting will be completed unless body damage (dings, dents, rust, fascia punctures and tears) is repaired at owner's expense prior to refinishing.

^ If the vehicle is within the corrosion and perforation warranty, the vehicle should be handled through that program's provisions.

^ If the vehicle is out of warranty, the customer must agree to pay for the cost of sheetmetal repair of the damaged areas.