Service manual

Body and Accessories Paint/Coatings 8-123
2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement
Repair Instructions
Exterior Painting (LSSV)
Metal Refinishing
Caution: Refer to Eye Protection Caution in Cautions and
Notices in 2006 C/K Truck Service Manual.
1. Remove all exterior ornaments and emblems from the
panel to be painted.
Important: Cut paint at door seals, remove or mask over door
seals.
2. Prepare all metal surfaces to be painted.
Important: This is not CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant
Coating) paint. The recommended supplier is PPG.
3. Repaint all exterior metal with lustreless paint. Refer to
Refer to Paint Codes for Exterior and Interior Colors
Chart for current paint part number.
Important: Exercise care when removing masking and handling
vehicle after repainting, to avoid marks and dirt on the new paint.
It is very difficult to clean up without leaving noticeable damage.
4. Remove masking tape.
Grille Refinishing
Procedure
Important: Ensure that all chrome areas have 100% coverage.
1. Using a coarse refinishing material, scuff the surface of
the grille.
2. Using etching primer, prepare the surface of the grille for
the finish coat.
Important: This is not CARC paint. The recommended suppler
is PPG.
3. Repaint all exterior metal with non-glass paint. Refer to
Refer to Paint Codes for Exterior and Interior Colors
Chart for current paint part number.