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The summary highlights that LKQ panel refinishing involves 45 steps versus 21 steps for new panels, reported as 114% more steps. 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Clean outer panel/edges for refinish. 1. Clean panel/edges/vehicle for refinish.  \n2. Wax and grease outer panel. 2. Sand and prep panel.  \n3. Degrease and clean jambs. 3. Mask/bag for sealer and paint.  \n4. Examine for pre-existing damage. 4. Mix sealer.  \n5. Remove adhesives and residue. 5. Mix color (minimum amounts required) .  \n6. Featheredge chips and damaged areas. 6. Tint (if necessary) .  \n7. Apply pin-hole eliminator to body plastic. 7. Wax and grease for contamination.  \n8. Sand entire panel and reinspect. 8. Blow off and tack panel for dust.  \n9. Wax and grease for contamination. 9. Mix etch primer (for bare metal areas) .  \n10. Mask areas to be primed for overspray. 10. Apply etch primer for adhesion.  \n11. Mix etching primer (for bare metal) . 11. Clean etch primer spray gun.  \n12. Apply etch primer for adhesion. 12. Apply sealer.  \n13. Clean etch primer spray gun. 13. Clean sealer spray gun.  \n14. Apply two-part primer/surfacer to repair. 14. Apply basecoat color to entire panel.  \n15. Bake primer for cure. 15. Clean basecoat spray gun.  \n16. Clean primer/surfacer spray gun. 16. Mix clear coat.  \n17. Guide coat primed areas. 17. Apply two coats of clear.  \n18. Block-sand primer (coarse to fine grit) . 18. Clean clear spray gun.  \n19. Possible 2nd-3rd prime/gun clean up. 19. Bake at 140˚ for 30-45 minutes.  \n20. Possible 2nd-3rd block-sand of repair. 20. Cool down process.  \n21. Wash down sanding residue and inspect. 21. Unmask for reassembly.  \n22. Unmask primed area.  \n23. Final sand and prep outer panel. *Basesheet, ownaparrainnt maty reqnuuiaeuerentrsreaqnirpe-mepagss,ainsufstrySepeeisest20nd6ards, technical data  \n24. Sand and prep jamb areas. **Additional materials not taken into consideration on this chart (additional paint mate-  \n25. Wax and grease for contamination. rials, prime materials, safety equipment, masking materials, etc.) .  \n26. Mask and bag for sealer and paint. ***Please contact your local paint representative for specific refinish procedures.  \n27. Mask out labels and theft deterrent decals.  \n28. Mix sealer.  \n29. Mix color (minimum amounts required) .  \n30. Tint (to achieve blendable color) . Use this tool to help explain  \n31. Wax and grease exteWax and grease jambrsior. proper refinish procedures  \n32.  \n33. Blow off and tack panel/jambs for dust. to insurance partners.***  \n34. Apply sealer.  \n35. Clean sealer spray gun.  \n36. Apply basecoat to exterior.  \n37. Apply basecoat to jambs. (Note: jambs may have secondary color.)  \n38. Clean basecoat spray gun.  \n39. Mix clear coat.  \n40. Apply two coats of clear to exterior.  \n41. Apply two coats of clear to jambs.  \n42. Clean clear coat spray gun.  \n43. Bake at 140˚ for 30-45 minutes.  \n44. Cool down process.  \n45. Unmask for reassembly.  \nAutomotive Service Association  \n8209 Mid Cities Blvd.• North Richland Hills, TX 76182-4712  \n(817) 514-2900 • [www.ASAshop.org](www.ASAshop.org)","cbCainUqO9Jwz1Lx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainUqO9Jwz1Lx","pdf",81596,"English","# LKQ Panel vs. New Panel Refinish Comparison\n## Step Count and Procedure Overview\n## Detailed Refinish Steps (LKQ Panel)\n## Detailed Refinish Steps (New Panel)\n## Additional Notes and Recommendations","[{\"question\":\"How many steps are involved in LKQ panel refinishing versus new panel refinishing?\",\"answer\":\"LKQ panel refinishing uses 45 steps, while new panel refinishing uses 21 steps, reported as 114% more steps for LKQ panels.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key early preparation steps for LKQ panels and new panels?\",\"answer\":\"Both begin with cleaning and preparing surfaces, but the LKQ workflow includes removing adhesives and residue and featheredging chips/damaged areas, while the new panel workflow emphasizes sanding and prepping the panel/edges/vehicle.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the workflow include after priming, such as baking and finishing?\",\"answer\":\"After primer and sealer steps, the process includes applying basecoat color and clear coat, followed by baking at about 140°F for 30–45 minutes, then a cool-down process, unmasking for reassembly, and final steps like inspection and cleanup.\"}]","LKQ Panel - Compare Basic Refinish Procedures - 114% More Steps | PDF",1790517239]