1977 - 1980 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Refinishing Exterior Black Painted Moldings

Model Year: 1977-1980
Subject: Refinishing of Exterior Black Painted Aluminum Moldings - All Affected Styles - 1977 - 80
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Technical Bulletin
Number: 80-T-73, Section I
Date: January, 1981

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Should it become necessary to refinish the exterior black painted aluminum moldings, used on some style vehicles, because of a chipped or peeling condition, the following steps may be used to aid in the service refinish operation:

  1. Remove the affected molding(s). refer to the Fisher Body Service Manual.

  2. Strip all remaining color from molding(s) using Ditzler’s DX-586.

  3. Clean with wax and grease removing solvent, Ditzler’s DX-440.

  4. Sand molding(s) with 400 wet or dry sandpaper. Reclean.

  5. Prime with Ditzler’s Epoxy Chromate Primer DP 40/401.

    NOTE:  If any part of molding has oxidized or stained, it should be cleaned with Ditzler’s DX-533 Alumiprep before priming.

  6. Sand prime coat with 400 wet or dry sandpaper. Reclean.

  7. Topcoat with flat black acrylic lacquer.

  8. Install refinished molding(s) on vehicle.

    When using any of the above listed materials, follow the manufacturer’s label directions for application procedures and/or drying time.

    Labor Time: .5 Hours (includes paint material time)
    Paint Material Units: GB
    Labor Operation Number: T1046

    Chevrolet Motor Division
    General Motors Corporation

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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Article ID: 715
Created: August 2, 2014
Last Updated: August 2, 2014

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