Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1265

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1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
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REMOVE
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X SERIES (Fig. 11-20)
panel to structurally reinforce the panel. The following
procedure can be used to repair fiberglass panels.
1. Remove both headlamp bezels. 1.
2. Remove grille panel attaching screws and remove.
2.
3. When replacing panel, transfer grille shells, emblem
and attachment clips.
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4.
REPLACE
To replace, reverse above procedure and check alignment
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of headlamps.
FIBERGLASS PANEL REPAIR
6.
A Plastic Solder Repair Kit can be used to repair cracks,
dents, or pits in the fiberglass panels. A Glass Woven 7.
Cloth should be installed on the underside of a crack in
With a lacquer removing solvent, remove paint from
damaged area down to the fiberglass.
Scuff sand area surrounding damaged area to provide
a good bonding surface.
Clean area to be repaired.
Mix and apply the repair material using a putty knife
or rubber squeege.
Work the material into the repair and build up to the
desired contour. For deep filling and on vertical sur-
faces several layers may be used.
Feather sand damaged area with No. 200 sandpaper
and finish sand with No. 320.
Prepare repaired area for refinishing. Refinish with
acyrlic per normal procedure.
Fig. 11-20 X Series Grille Panel and Grille Assembly