Remove Dirt Inclusion
- Apply isopropyl alcohol to the general area of the defect, and then wipe the area with a clean microfiber towel.
- While wearing a nitrile glove, run hand over the area around the dirt inclusion and check for fine bumps in the paint.
- If bumps are detected, perform clay treatment on the area before proceeding to the next step.
- If no bumps are detected, proceed to the next step.
- Apply detail spray to the affected area, and clean the affected area with a decontamination mitt using light and straight passes. Continue to the next step when the mitt no longer drags on the paint.
- Install a new sanding disc on the sander.
- Spray the sanding disc with water.
- Set the sander speed according to region, and while the sander is off, place the disc on top of the dirt inclusion.
- NA: lowest speed
- APAC: TBD
- EMEA: TBD
- Keeping the disc stationary and flush with the body panel, activate the sander for 3 seconds, and then turn off the sander.CAUTION: Do not run the sander for more than 3 seconds.CAUTION: Do not remove the sander from the body panel until the disc stops spinning.
- Remove sanding dust and water from the body panel with a clean microfiber towel.
- Inspect the paint inclusion.
- If the paint inclusion has been reduced by around 50%, but less than 90%, continue to the next step.
- If the paint inclusion has been reduced by around 90%, continue to step 1.
- If the paint inclusion has not been reduced by at least 50%, discontinue this procedure and take the vehicle to a body shop.
- Spray the sanding disc with water to remove sanding dust, and then perform steps 6 to 9 up to a maximum of 3 times.