This specification covers the requirements for approval of pigmented resin modified lacquer for vehicle interior and exterior finishing. This repair system is intended for use over metal or plastic substrates which have been coated with either solid polyester enamel topcoat or polyester/acrylic basecoat/clearcoat enamel through GM Holden Body Paint Shop or GM Holden Plastics Operation to the appropriate GM Holden specifications.

Interior vehicle repairs - It may be hand brushed to touch up small chips (max of 3mm in diameter) or spray applied. Larger Interior areas may be repaired by spray application. Chips to bare metal will require a suitable air dry lacquer primer application prior to topcoat.

Exterior vehicle repairs – This paint is not suitable for use in GM Holden Body Paint Shop or End of Line Repair at GM Holden Vehicle Assembly Plant. This paint is usually applied after vehicle delivery by either the vehicle owner or the GM Holden dealer. It will be primarily used to touch up small paint chips (max of 3mm in diameter) and is usually brush applied. Chips to bare metal will require a suitable air dry lacquer primer application prior to topcoat. The paint system supplied will be single layer for both metallic and non-metallic colours. It may be over-coated with a clear acrylic lacquer to give better gloss retention and appearance results.