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Paint - Change to Basecoat/Clearcoat

Number 85-2-16 Date 8/85
Subject: 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.