Notes And Repair Options For Painting Detachable Plastic Components - Ah98.20-P-9410-01A

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Model 415, 420, 447, 448, 470, 471, 636, 639, 907, 910

Model 450, 451, 452, 453, 454

Model 415, 420, 447, 448, 470, 471, 636, 639, 907, 910

Detachable parts made of plastic (e.g. trim on bumpers or rocker panels as well as side trim) are supplied in contrasting colors (dual-layer process) or painted in the vehicle color.

Model 450, 452, 454

The detachable plastic parts (e.g. CBS or door paneling) are supplied as paintable raw parts. The paintwork structure must comply with the processing specifications from the corresponding manufacturer.

Model 451, 453

The detachable plastic parts (e.g. bumpers) are supplied as a part with molded-in color and painted with clear varnish or as a raw part painted with base coat and clear varnish in the corresponding vehicle color. Water-based paints are used.

Repair options:

Replacement of parts

The parts must be replaced in the event of coarse damage, such as cracks in the plastic or deep scratches down to the plastic.
Small parts, such as the outside mirror housing, hub caps, door handles, trim inserts and protective bumper strips, should also be replaced in the event of paint damage.

Damage to bumper covers and protective bumper strips in the form of scuff marks deeper than 1 mm, tears and holes can be repaired so long as this is cost-effective. The materials from the Teroson plastics repair kit can be used for the repair.

Paint repair

Repair paintwork is possible for minor damage, such as short or flat scratches, stone marks or when being painted another color.

Plastic parts to be painted should be removed from the vehicle for painting. Integrated trim inserts must be removed.

The plastic parts must be placed or suspended for painting in such a way that their shape remains intact during force drying.

This is made much easier by the use of a general-purpose painting stand developed especially for painting jobs on plastic parts, as it allows individual components as well as complete sets of detachable parts to be suspended for painting.

Use suitable plastic part support.

Otherwise, at drying temperatures in excess of 60°C, irreversible changes in shape may occur on plastic parts.

On clearcoat systems with higher scratch resistance be sure to follow the instructions provided (service information).

All approved materials and paint partners are stored in the After-Sales Portal https://xentryportal.i.daimler.com under the category "Paint technology".