Lincoln Aviator: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / General Procedures - Finish Panel Repair
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced.
-
Clean with a mild soap and water wash, and dry the affected panels.
-
Apply protective masking to adjacent components.
-
Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic
formulated polishing compound (obtain locally) to a 3 inch polisher with
an appropriate foam pad attached.
-
NOTE:
Do not allow the polishing compound to dry while polishing the component.
Thoroughly polish the component.
-
Reclean with a mild soap and water wash and dry the polished panels.
-
If the scratches are repaired return the vehicle.
-
If the scratches remain, continue with the following steps.
-
Choose a sandpaper grit appropriate to the scratch severity.
-
For very minor scratches, use a 3 inch 3000 grit sandpaper (obtain locally).
-
For minor scratches, use a 3 inch 1000 grit sandpaper (obtain locally).
-
For heavier scratches that do not catch a thumb nail
when pulled across the scratch, use a 3 inch 800 grit sandpaper (obtain
locally).
-
For scratches that are too deep to remove with 800 grit sandpaper, install a new component.
-
NOTICE:
Do not remove any more material than necessary or component replacement will be required.
Apply the appropriate sandpaper to a 3 inch Dual Action
(D/A) sander and carefully sand the component until all the damage has
been removed.
-
Use progressively finer sandpaper with the 3 inch D/A
sander and repeat the process. Finish the sanding with 3000 grit
sandpaper.
-
Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic
formulated rubbing compound (obtain locally) to a 3 inch polisher with
an appropriate foam pad attached.
-
NOTE:
Do not allow the rubbing compound to dry while polishing the component.
Buff the component until the sanding scratches have been completely removed.
-
Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic
formulated polishing compound (obtain locally) to a 3 inch polisher with
an appropriate clean foam pad attached.
-
NOTE:
Do not allow the rubbing compound to dry while polishing the component.
Polish the component until the buffing swirl marks are removed.
-
Continue polishing the component until the original level of shine is present.
-
Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic
formulated hand glaze (obtain locally) to a soft and clean shop cloth
and hand polish to remove swirl marks left by the 3 inch polisher.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTICE:
Only use moderate force.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Argentina
Brazil
China
CMIIT ID: 2015DJ1610
Djibouti
European Union EU
Ghana
Jamaica
Malaysia
RALM/24A/0715/S(15-2272)
Mauritania
Moldova
Pakistan
Paraguay
Serbia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
MSIP-CRM-8DC-SRR3B
Taiwan, China
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates (U...
Passive Key
The passive key operates the power locks
and the remote start system. The passive
key must be in your vehicle to use the push
button start.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the passive key is inside your
vehicle...