Paint - New Cross Link Clear Coat
Date: March 22, 1995Reference: ITB95-016
Classification: BT95-06
NEW CROSS LINK CLEAR COAT (NCLC)
APPLIED VEHICLE: All
SERVICE INFORMATION
Some 1994 and 1995 Infiniti vehicles are finished with NCLC.
NCLC is designed with uniform cross-linking which provides a paint film with improved resistance to acid rain damage and scratching. A sticker on the shock tower under the hood (except Q45) identifies vehicles produced with NCLC clear coats, or refer to the chart.
AUTHORIZED PAINT SUPPLIERS
Infiniti is working with refinish paint vendors to develop approved materials and procedures for proper refinishing of vehicles, including those vehicles painted with NCLC clear. To ensure proper color matching, adhesion and long term wear characteristics, vehicles needing paint refinish work must be refinished with products that have been tested and approved by Infiniti for use with this unique clear coat finish.
At the time of this publication the illustrated refinish paint manufacturers have provided materials and procedures which meet Infiniti requirements:
The materials listed in the Rule 1151 Regulated Areas chart above can also be used in non-regulated areas.
VOC COMPLIANCE
At the issue time of this bulletin, the VOC compliance of the products listed above is considered accurate. Please consult your paint system supplier for specific VOC compliance information as VOC regulations can change from time to time.
If your paint system supplier does not have Infiniti-approved NCLC refinish products, you can get specific technical advice from the local distributor of one of the approved paint suppliers.
To locate a local distributor, receive specific technical advice, or if you have any difficulty obtaining refinish materials, you may contact the corporate office of the approved paint suppliers at the following telephone numbers:
AKZO-Sikkens 1-404-441-8975 028
BASF (Glasurit-RM) 1-800-825-3000
DuPont 1-800-222-5225
Herberts Standox 1-800-551-9296
ICI 1-800-647-6050
Spies Hecker 1-516-777-7100
PPG 1-216-572-6111
Acme 1-800-928-8650
Martin-Senour 1-800-526-6704
Sherwin-Williams 1-800-798-5872
NOTE:
Products from different suppliers should not be intermixed. Current refinish materials are designed to work as a system. If your current paint supplier is not approved and you need to obtain refinish materials from one of the approved paint suppliers, you must also purchase the necessary primers, reducers, hardeners and base coats from that distributor.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
When repairing a panel with the NCLC refinish products, follow the guidelines below. For more specific assistance on materials, application or VOC compliance please contact your paint supplier at the numbers referenced in this bulletin.
PREPARATION
1. Clean and dry panel or repair area.
2. Using an appropriate wax and grease remover, clean any contaminants from the panel.
3. Abrade the panel surface as recommended by the supplier of your paint.
4. Thoroughly clean the abraded area.
WARNING:
Approved refinish materials contain isocyanates. Follow all manufacturer safety precautions.
MATERIAL APPLICATION
1. Mask off overspray area.
2. Final clean and degrease surface. Follow with a tack cloth wipe.
3. Apply basecoats and clear coats as recommended by your paint suppler.
POLISHING
If necessary, polish refinished area as recommended by your paint supplier or follow the polishing procedures in Technical Bulletin ITB94-010.
NCLC USAGE
If the vehicle is painted with NCLC clear coat there will be a sticker on the shock tower (except Q45) in the engine compartment identifying the NCLC or "Hard Clear Coat". A few very late model 1993 J30 and Q45 vehicles were also coated with NCLC.
If unsure refer to the chart at beginning of this Service Bulletin.