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CHASSIS METAL. PLASTICS. PAINT AND REPAIR
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then down into the'release latch assembly.
The B Series hood latch release cable is routed the same
way as the G Series, except it is of a one-piece construction.
The A, F, HM and X Series release cable is a one-piece
design, mounted within the front bumper, and runs upwards
to the release latch assembly located at the radiator support.
FRONT FENDER
Align
Vertical, fore, aft and lateral adjustment is provided at
the rear of fender by enlarged holes in the reinforcement at
attaching points, and the use of shims at these points.
1. Check the space between the front door to fender rear
edge and adjust as necessary to obtain a parallel opening, also
adjusting for proper fender to windshield molding and cowl
vent grille clearance.
2. Check to insure that all fender attaching bolts are
secure.
PAINTING AND REPAIRING NON-
METAL EXTERIOR PARTS
FIBERGLASWABS PLASTIC PANEL
REPAIR
A Plastic Solder Repair Kit can be used to repair cracks,
dents, or pits in figerglass or ABS panels. A Glass Woven
Cloth should be installed on the under side of a crack in the
panel to structurally reinforce the panel. The following
procedure can be used to repair the panels:
1. With a lacquer removing solvent, remove paint from
damaged area down to the fiberglass or ABS material.
2. Scuff-sand area surrounding damaged area to provide
a good bonding surface.
3. Clean area to be repaired.
4. Mix and apply the repair material by using a putty
knife or rubber squeege.
5. Work the material into the repair and build up the
desired contour. For deep filling, and on vertical surfaces,
several layers may be required.
6. Feather-sand damaged area with No. 200 sandpaper
and finish-sand with No. 320 sandpaper.
7. Prepare repaired area for refinishing. Refinish with
acrylic lacquer per normal piocedure.
NOTE: For a more detailed
&
illustrated repair
procedure, see 1973 Pontiac Dealer Service Information
Bulletin No. 73-1-13 Section 2 "Fiberglass Repair
Procedures".
PAINTING FIBERGLASWABS PLASTICS
1. THOROUGHLY CLEAN the entire surface area,
using Naphtha or equivalent solvent, to insure a surface free
of contamination.
2. To promote paint adhesion, a light scuff-sanding of
the surface with #400-grit sandpaper is recommended.
3. Repeat cleaning of the surface.
4. Color coat with acrylic lacquer for proper color
match.
5. Allow to dry thoroughly and rub out polish.
ENDURA PAINT REFINISHING
PROCEDURES FOR URETHANE, P.V.C.
AND T.P.R. SURFACES
Urethane material will withstand minor impact and the
resultant damage, such as occurs in parking lots, by
recovering its original shape. Its Endura paint film responds
to impact in a similar manner without cracking or splitting.
If, however, an area of damage in the Urethane bumper or
panel does not recover its shape or the surface is gouged, a
repair system has been developed to restore the original shape
and appearance of the Urethane-base material.
I. REPAIRING & REFINISHING
URETHANE BUMPERS A N D
HEADLAMP MOUNTING PANELS
A. Required Materials:
1. Patch Pkg.
-
GM Part No. 1050951 or equivalent
(Part A
-
Flexible Resin)
(Part B
-
Resin Hardener)
2. Surfacer (Filler Putty)
-
GM No. 1050834 or
equivalent
3. Dexlar (Dupont) Flexible Finish Enamel Color Coat
or Equivalent
4. Dupont 7923 Centari Hardener or Equivalent
5. Dupont 36088 Acrylic Lacquer Thinner or Equivalent
6. Equipment Needed:
1. Wooden Spatula (enclosed in Patch Pkg.)
2. Heat lamp(s)
3.
#
150, #220 and #400-grit sandpapers
4. DA Sander with 80-grit discs
5. Suction spray gun (same nozzle and air cap
combination as used for acrylic application)
C. Repair & Refinish Procedure for Cuts or
Gouges:
1.
CLEAN the repair area, using Naphtha or equivalent
solvent, to insure a surface free of contamination.
2. Cut away damaged area of Urethane (Endura)
material, using a DA Sander and a clean #80-grit disc.
Adjust the sander, using the #80-grit disc, to a feathering
action and remove the paint in-and-around the area to be
repaired (This is necessary because the patching compound
will adhere only to the Urethane material.).
3. Wet-sand the paint film in this area with #220-grit
paper, finishing up with
#
400-grit and feathering edges well.
Tapering the edges minimizes the possibility of highlighting
the repaired area.
4. Repeat Step No.
1
to remove sanding dust. This step
will enhance the adhesion of the patching material to the area
being repaired.
5. Mix the patching compound and hardening agent to
the prescribed portion, as outlined in the procedure enclosed
in GM Repair Patch Kit
#
1050951 (or equivalent).
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