GROUP
Service Campaign

MODEL
2018MY
Stinger (CK)

NUMBER
SC166 (Rev 1, 01/25/2019)

DATE
July 2018

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
SUBJECT:

SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised
sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
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 8 and 10 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
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X Service Advisors
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X Technicians
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X Service Manager
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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 the 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 (only) of Tail Gate above
glass (between rear windshield & 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

TSB: SC166 (Rev 1) Stinger (CK) July 2018

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

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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Side View Mirrors
Roof Antenna
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.

TSB: SC166 (Rev 1) Stinger (CK) July 2018

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SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166)

SUBJECT:

 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
1395.4g
2790.8g
4186.2g
Yellow
10.5g
20.9g
31.4g
Red
279.1g
558.2g
837.2g
White
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
1288.2g
2576.3g
3864.5g
Yellow
9.7g
19.4g
29.1g
Red
257.7g
515.3g
773.0g
White
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.

50 mins.
140°F.

TSB: SC166 (Rev 1) Stinger (CK) July 2018

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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
406.3g