Gravely 996122 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 38

NOTE: Gravely does not supply required tools, paint and
materials needed to repair the vehicle body. All tools, paint
and materials should be purchased locally.
Light Scuff
Required Tools and Materials (See note above)
• 1,000 rpm buffing tool, DeWalt #849
• Meguiars buffing compound #8432
• Meguiars polish #8232 (optional)
• Meguiars maroon cutting pad #W-7006
• Meguiars tan polishing pad #W-9006 (optional)
• Meguiars backing plate #W-64
• Soft clean cotton cloths
Steps to Repair
1. Clean entire area of repair. Clean water is fine for this
purpose. Do not use solvent as this will damage the
body surface.
2. Install cutting pad #7006 on buffer (maroon pad).
3. Spread compound on area of repair, use about as
much as it takes to cover a half-dollar coin, this is a
good starting point.
4. Set buffing tool to lowest possible speed on dial, do not
buff at a high speed as this will heat and warp material.
5. Buff damage area until surface scuff disappears. A
second and third application of compound may be
required. Keep buffer moving over surface, this will
help keep surface cool. Clean compound residue off
surface after each buffing operation. Do not continue to
buff compound until dry, or buff surface when dry.
When all scuff marks have been buffed out the surface
may still appear a little dull, if so, proceed to #6.
6. Install polish on surface as in step #3.
7. Spread #8232 polish on surface as in step #3.
8. Polish to a high luster or as required to match
surrounding material.
9. Wipe clean with soft clean cloth; any dirt on cloth will
mar surface.
Scratch
Required Tools and Materials (See note to left)
• 1,000 rpm buffing tool, DeWalt #849
• Meguiars buffing compound #8432
• Meguiars polish #8232 (optional)
• Meguiars maroon cutting pad #W-7006
• Meguiars tan polishing pad #W-9006 (optional)
• Meguiars backing plate #W-64
• Soft clean cotton cloths
• 3M interface sanding pad #05774
• Air Vantage finishing sander with 6-inch hook and loop
pad
• 3M-P800 sanding film #00970
Steps to Repair
1. Clean entire area of repair. Clean water is fine for this
purpose. Do not use solvent as this will damage the
body surface.
2. Install interface-sanding pad onto finishing sander.
Attach sanding film to Interface pad. (Take care in
centering sanding pad and film on sander.)
3. Sand surface using about 45 P.S.I. air pressure at tool
inlet, do not sand at a high pad speed, because speed
causes the sanding film to load with dust and heats the
body surface. Proper sander pad speed is based on
cut, travel speed, and downward pressure applied by
the operator. To clean sanding pad surface, run sander
face at 90 degrees on the edge of a piece of
cardboard. This cleaning operation will help keep
sanding film clean and run cooler. Continue to sand
surface until original scratch damage is no longer
visible. Wipe surface with a cloth and then inspect to
be sure the entire original scratch has been fully
sanded away (very important).
4. Install cutting pad #7006 on buffer (maroon pad).
5. Spread compound #8432 on area of repair, use about
as much as it takes to cover a half-dollar coin, this is a
good starting point.
6. Set buffing tool to lowest possible speed on dial, do not
buff at a high speed as this will heat and warp material.
7. Buff sanded area until surface scuff disappears.
8. A second and third application of compound may be
required. Keep buffer moving over surface to help keep
surface cool. Clean compound residue off surface after
each buffing operation. Do not continue to buff
compound until dry.
9. Buff surface of body when dry. When all scuff marks
have been buffed out the surface may still appear a
little dull, if so, proceed to #10.
10. Install polishing pad #W-9006 on buffer (tan pad).
11. Spread #8232 polish on surface as in step #3.
12. Polish to a high luster or as required to match
surrounding material.
13. Wipe clean with soft clean cloth; any dirt on cloth will
mar surface.
Deep Gouge
Required Tools and Materials (See note on page
38)
• 1,000 rpm buffing tool, DeWalt #849
• Evercoat Body Filler Easy Sand
• Sanding Pad
• DuPont Full-Thane Primer 421-15
• DuPont 3939 Cleaner
• DuPont Sealer 42470
• DuPont Chroma Base/ Clear Coat Paint System
• HVLP Paint Sprayer
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