Body Panels Repair and Replacement

Body Panels Repair and Replacement


General


CAUTION: When using automotive sealants the manufacturer's instructions must be followed, as a general guide, avoid eye contact, prolonged skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Use only in well ventilated areas. In cases of inadvertant eye contact, rinse immediately with clean cold water and seek medical advice as soon as possible. After contact with the skin wash with soap and water and replace any contaminated clothing.







Preparation
Before fitting new or repaired body panels both the panel and the monocoque should be correctly prepared. All existing sealant must be removed, this can be made easier by softening the sealant with 3M 8984 General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or White Spirit before removal with a scraper.

After the sealant has been removed all bare metal must be primed with an etch primer (Berger Standox 1:1 Full Primer 405.0383.6, 1:1 Activator 801.7997.5.

If the door or bonnet [hood] hinges are removed the bare metal exposed must be etch primed.