GROUP
MODEL
Service Campaign 2018MY
Stinger (CK)
NUMBER
SC166

DATE
July 2018

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
SUBJECT:

SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on 2018MY Sunset
Yellow (color code: S7Y) Stinger (CK) vehicles, produced from December 4, 2017 through
January 17, 2018. An error occurred during the factory paint process of Sunset Yellow Stinger
vehicles affecting paint adherence that may result in some paint chipping on certain affected
areas. The affected areas include the exterior metal panels such as the hood, doors,
windshield pillars, and tail gate (partial). Those affected areas will be repainted.

 NOTICE
Due to environmental regulations, primer and clear coat specifications vary
depending on the geographical area where the repair is being performed. Follow the
instructions on page 4 and 6 and utilize only the product specified for either:
1) CA, DE, MD, & Salt Lake City (UT) or
2) For all other states/areas in the country.
This procedure has been validated with the products shown/listed. If using other
paint manufacturer’s products, contact their technical support for specific detail
information and color matching, etc.

 NOTICE
To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS
Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service → Warranty Coverage →
Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be
performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
File Under:
Circulate To:

X General Manager


X Service Advisors


X Technicians
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X Service Manager


X Parts Manager


X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair


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SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

SUBJECT:

Repaint Procedure:
1. Wash the vehicle exterior with water and soap to remove dust, dirt, and/or road salt and
then dry vehicle.

 IMPORTANT
The paint process outlined below may deviate from a shop’s regular procedures.
Please review this bulletin carefully before proceeding and follow all instructions
for each stage and for the number and type of coats required. For this repaint
process, only remove the base coat (color coat) → apply new specified yellow
primer → repaint the base coat (color coat) with the specified yellow paint →
apply the specified clear coat.
The repaint is limited to specific areas of the vehicle. The areas to be repainted or
not repainted are as follows:
Repaint
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Hood (Outer)
Fenders
Door Exterior
A-Pillar Exterior
Roof
Fuel Door
Metal Part of Tail Gate above Glass
(between rear windshield and roof)

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Do Not Repaint
Front & Rear Bumpers
All Door Handles
Side View Mirrors
Non-metal Tail Gate Area
Roof Antenna
Roof Molding
Interior (Doors, Door Jambs, Body,
Trunk)
Hood (Inner)
Engine Bay

To be repainted
Not to be repainted

Engine Bay & Inner Hood

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Inner Body / Interior

Tail Gate Assembly (except
metal part of tail gate), Roof
Antenna, Roof Molding

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SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

SUBJECT:

2.

Degrease the vehicle exterior by using M600 Degreaser and remove any grease, tar
spots, and/or organic resin.

3.

Remove the following exterior parts by referring to the “Body (Interior and Exterior) →
‘exterior part listed below’ → Repair procedure” chapter in the applicable Shop Manual on
KGIS.
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Front & Rear Bumpers
Front & Rear Lamp Assemblies
Hood Garnishes
Front Fender Vents
Roof Moldings
Windshield Side Moldings
Side View Mirrors

4.

Mask areas of vehicle that will not be
painted, in preparation for sanding.

5.

Sand the vehicle exterior (body) using
P180 / P220 and remove the existing
color coat completely. Complete sanding
procedure with P220.

6.

Degrease the vehicle with M600/SB and
Autoprep Ultra Prep/WB Degreasers.

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Roof Antenna
Tail Gate (optional; only metal part is
required to be repainted)
Anti-Chipping Film
Exterior Window Belt Molding
Exterior Door Handles
Rocker Panel Covers

NOTE: For areas with VOC restrictions on
Solventborne degreasers, use Autoprep Ultra
Prep only. Refer to local legislation.

7.

Use AkzoNobel Autoprep Pretreatment
Wipes on any bare metal cut through
areas.

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SUBJECT:

SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

 NOTICE
This procedure has been validated with the products shown/listed. If using
other paint manufacturer’s products, contact their technical support for
specific detail information and color matching, etc.
8.

Apply three (3) coats of yellow primer
with
the
following
specifications,
depending on state/location.

Coat #1

For CA, DE, MD, & Salt Lake City (UT)
Low VOC Areas

Colorbuild Plus 250™ (Yellow & Red)
1L
2L
3L
Toner
80.0g
160.0g
240.0g
Yellow
0.6g
1.2g
1.8g
Red
NOTE: Approximately three (3) liters are
required for complete primer application.

Coat #2

4 Colorbuild Plus 250
1 Colorbuild Plus 250 Hardener
1 Colorbuild Plus 250 Activator
*use appropriate speed hardener &
activator for temperature conditions

(HVLP gravity feed)
3*1 Coat
1.6-1.8 mm
max. 10 psi at the cap
5-8
mins.

Coat #3

50 mins.
140°F.

For All Other States/Areas
Colorbuild Plus™ (Yellow & Red)
1L
2L
3L
Toner
80.0g
160.0g
240.0g
Yellow
0.6g
1.2g
1.8g
Red
NOTE: Approximately three (3) liters are
required for complete primer application.
3 Colorbuild Plus
1 Colorbuild Plus Surfacer Hardener
1 Colorbuild Plus Medium Activator
(HVLP gravity feed)
3*1 Coat
1.6-1.8 mm
max. 10 psi at the cap
5-8
mins.

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50 mins.
140°F.

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SUBJECT:

9.

SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

Sand the vehicle exterior (body) using
P500 / P600 with Guide Coat to remove
orange peel.

10. Degrease the vehicle with M600/SB and
Autoprep Ultra Prep/WB Degreasers.

11. Apply three (3) coats of basecoat with
the following specifications:

Coat #1

Autowave®
1L
2L
3L
Toner
405.0g
810.0g
1215.0g
296
8.0g
16.0g
24.0g
1001
93.0g
186.0g
279.0g
00
148.0g
296.0g
444.0g
361
335.0g
770.0g
1155.0g
335
NOTE: Approximately four (4) liters are
required for complete base coat
application.

Coat #2

100 Autowave
10 Activator WB
(HVLP gravity feed)
3*1 Coat
1.3-1.4 mm
max. 10PSI at the cap

Coat #3

5-8 mins.

10 mins.
120°F followed by cool down
period

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SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

12. Apply two (2) coats of clear coat with the
following specifications, depending on
state/location.

Coat #1

For CA, DE, MD, & Salt Lake City (UT)
Low VOC Areas

Autoclear® Superior 250
Product

Mixing Ratio

Autoclear Superior 250
2 Pack Slow
Autoclear Superior 250
Hardener

2
1

Coat #2

2 Superior 250 Slow
1 Superior 250 Hardener
(RP gravity feed)
2*1 Coat
1.3-1.4 mm
max. 32 psi at the gun inlet
*refer to gun manufacturer specs

3-5
mins.

13.

60 mins.
140°F.

For All Other States/Areas
Autoclear® HS+
Product

Mixing Ratio

Autoclear HS+ 2 Pack Slow

2

Autoclear HS+ Hardener

1

2 Autoclear HS+ Slow
1 Autoclear HS+ Hardener
(RP gravity feed)
2*1 Coat
1.3-1.4 mm
max. 32 psi at the gun inlet
*refer to gun manufacturer specs

5-8
mins.

60 mins.
140°F.

Reinstall all removed components in the
reverse order of removal and then
perform a final wash and polish the
vehicle exterior.

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SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

SUBJECT:

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Stinger (CK)

December 4, 2017 through January 17, 2018

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Causal P/N
Qty.
Type
R

67111 J5000

0

Repair
Description

Labor
Op Code

Op
Time

Replacement
P/N

Qty.

(SC166)
Sunset Yellow (S7Y)
Body Repaint

180079R0

0.0
M/H

N/A

0

A copy of this (current) bulletin MUST be provided to the body shop at time of inspection and
repair. Please note the final repair summary on the body shop invoice must include:
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Statement from the body shop confirming the repair process was performed as per this bulletin including the
paint brand and products utilized for the repair (e.g., PPG, Dupont, Sikkens/Akzo Nobel, etc.)
A copy of the final body shop estimate and invoice MUST be attached to the repair order and warranty claim at
the time of claim submission.
A copy of the final invoice with a detailed statement stating the repair process was followed as stated in this
bulletin. The statement must include the paint materials used in the repair by brand and product name.

For full claim submission details please refer to Warranty Bulletin 2018-06 listed on KDealer.com

Sublet Expenses:
Sublet
Type

Sublet Type
Description

P1

Repair
Expense

X2

Rental expense

X1

Administrative
Fee

T2

Towing

G61

PG

Sublet Type Policies/Requirements
Attach a copy of the final body shop estimate; final invoice with
a detailed statement stating the repair process was followed as
stated in this bulletin. The statement must include the paint
materials used in the repair by brand and product name.
Please follow rental reimbursement guidelines outlined in
Warranty Bulletin 2017-11 and section 6.11 of the Service
Policies and Procedures.
Reimbursement for administrative duties performed by the
dealer not limited to: Customer and body shop communication,
vehicle inspection for paint condition, unrelated damage, etc.
Inspection after repair for TSB SC166 adherence, uploading
estimate and photos to warranty, in accordance with Service
Policies and Procedures.
A copy of the tow bill must be attached to the repair order hard
copy. Tow bill must indicate miles towed, VIN, customer name
location of pick-up and total cost.
Any paint repairs beyond what is stated in this bulletin,
including unusable parts, are to be submitted to the Consumer
Affairs representative or DPSM for Goodwill PWA
consideration. Note: a separate repair order line must be
created for Goodwill repairs. The body shop must provide an
estimate for these items by way of a separate “unrelated
damage” or “supplemental” estimate.

Sublet Limits
(Hours/Dollars)
70hr. Body Labor
30hr. Paint Labor
30hr. Paint
Supplies
30 days

$200.00

$150

N/A

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SC166 when accessing the WebDCS system.
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