Paint - Change to Basecoat/Clearcoat
Number 85-2-16 Date 8/85Subject: CHANGE TO BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT
NORWOOD 1985 FIREBIRDS
The Norwood Assembly Plant is changing some colors from a high solid enamel to the basecoat/clearcoat system. The parts identification label will reflect these changes along with all pertinent information.
The following is a list of the new paint codes, WA numbers, paint supplier and projected breakpoint for each color:
Code 40 - White - WA-8554 - PPG - Week of 6/1/85
Code 41 - Black - WA-8555 - PPG - Week of 5/27/85
Code 50 - Yellow Gold - WA-8929 - PPG - Week of 4/22/85
Code 75 - Blaze Red - WA-8537 - PPG - Week of 11/29/85
When repairing the basecoat/clearcoat colors refer to Dealer Service Bulletin 85-2-4 on Basecoat/Clearcoat Repair Systems.
The following is a list of the clearcoat add times and material codes to be utilized with the 1985 Labor Time Guide.
Description/Labor Op No Time Allowance Materials Code
Door, Headlamp .2 CA
A0280, A0281, A0290, A0291
Hood .3 CI
A0339, A0347, A0357
Fender, Front (Complete) .3 CC
A0679, A0689, A0680, A0681, A0690, A0691
Extractor Assembly, Front
Fender Air-Replace .2 CB
A0740, A0741
Spoiler, Front Wheel Opening .2 CB
A0770, A0771
Description/Labor Op No Time Allowance Materials Code
Pillar, Windshield .2 CC
A0800, A0801, A0810, A0811
Extension, Roof .2 CC
A0860, A0861, A0870, A0871
Roof .2 CG
A0879, A0880, A0890
Rocker .3 CC
A1040, A14041, A1050, A1051
Door, Front .3 CD
A1219, A1229, A1120, A1121, A1230, A1231
Mirror, Outside Rear View .2 CA
A1240, A1241
Quarter (Complete) .3 CC
A2179, A2189, A2180, A2181, A2190, A2191
Spoilers, Rear Wheel Opening .2 CC
A2200, A2201, A2210, A2211
Door, Fuel Filler .2 CB
A2240, A2250
Lid, Rear Compartment .3 CC
A2719, A2720, A2730
Spoiler, Rear .2 CC
A2768
Wheels .3 CC
A3300, A3301, A3320, A3321, A3340
Body, Entire Above Belt .3 CF
A5500, A5510
Body, Entire Below Belt .6 CO
A5520, A5530
The above mentioned times will be incorporated in the next 1985 Labor Time Guide update.