Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Body - Lower Body Cladding Discolored/Chalky

Bulletin No.: 08-08-111-003

Date: January 16, 2008

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Lower Body Cladding Discolored (Chalky) (Apply Coating)

Models:
2003-2007 HUMMER H2, H2 SUT

Condition

Implementation of this service bulletin requires prior District Service Manager approval.

Some customers may comment that the lower body cladding door handle bezels and the front and rear bumpers are discolored or chalky.

Correction

Apply *GATORBACK Textured Plastic Coatings.

All personnel should read the Material Safety Data Sheet before using this product.

Make sure that the surface is washed clean and dried before applying. This product will not bond to surfaces that are not cleaned. GATORBACK should not be applied within a 90 day time frame of any prior molding dressing application.

Procedure

Wash the vehicle.

Remove the door handles and disassemble.

Remove the wheel opening flares rocker panel molding hood air grille front and rear bumper covers and the bumper filler/extensions.

Clean all the parts with Gatorback Textured Plastic Cleaner following the manufacturers recommendations.

Scuff the surfaces with *3M Scotch-Brite(TM) Ultra fine Pad Gray 37448 and water.

Clean all the parts with Gatorback Textured Plastic Cleaner following the manufacturers recommendations.

Spray Gatorback Textured Plastic Coating following the manufacturers recommendations.

Apply Gatorback Coating Anti Fuel Staining Topcoat on the cladding near the fuel filler door.

As an alternative you can sublet the repair to Dr. Vinyl if there is a franchise in your area. Assure that no products other than the Gatorback materials specified in this bulletin are used for this repair. Go to Dr. Vinyl at www.drvinyl.com. for locations throughout the U.S.

Another sublet franchise that is available to provide Gatorback applications for cladding is M.A.R.S. International Inc. at 1-800-909-MARS (6277) x 210 or on the Web at www.marsnfp.com. The easiest way to locate an operator is through the website and entering your zip code.

For questions and answers about this product contact www.GatorbackCoatings.com. For Product Information and Shipping using Visa/MasterCard or COD call 813-294-9219. For COD only call 888-393-4722.

*We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such material. General Motors does not endorse indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.





Parts Information

Warranty Information

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