Anti-Corrosion Protection - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

3B-1
METAL REPAIR
AND PAINTING
Anti-Corrosion Protection
Basic Painting Tips
Finishing Flexible Exterior Panels
Finishing Two-Sided Galvinized Panels
Finishing Interior Plastic Trim Parts
3B-1
3B-2
3B-4
3B-3
3B-3
METAL REPAIR
The information contained herein provides instruc
tions for bulge, crease and dent repair. The terms are
defined as follows:
• Bulge—An impression in the metal from inside to
outside.
• Crease—A depression in the metal up to 1/2 inch to
2 inches long or longer.
• Dent—A depression in the metal larger than 1/4
inch by 1/4 inch.
(1) Wash damaged area with mild detergent and
water to remove dirt.
(2) Clean repair area using wax and silicone re
mover, such as DuPont Prep-Sol, Ditzler Acryli-Clean,
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner and Wax Re
mover, or equivalent.
(3) Use grinder to remove paint and to outline dam
aged area.
(a) Use grade 24 disc for initial grinding.
(b) Follow up with grade 50 disc to prevent
coarse scratches from showing up in final finish.
(4) A bulge may require application of heat to
shrink the metal.
(a) Heat metal bulge with an oxygen-acetylene
torch and immediately upset bulge area with dolly and
hammer.
(b) Do not attempt to hammer bulge completely
away while metal is hot or metal will be overshrunk.
(5) To restore metal contour of bulge, crease or dent
after straightening and grinding, apply plastic body
filler, such as Ditzler 999 Body Filler, 3M Plastic Filler,
or equivalent. For best results, mix plastic body filler
and hardener according to manufacturer's instructions.
(6) Apply plastic filler with rubber or plastic
spreader. Use firm pressure to aid in removing air bub
bles which will show up as pinholes.
INDEX
Finishing Metal Replacement Parts
Metal Repair
Metallic Color Guide
Paint Repair With Acrylic Enamel
3B-3
3B-1
3B-2
3B-2
(7) Use an air file or hand file board for shaping of
plastic filler.
(a) For initial sanding of plastic filler, use grade
36 or 40 paper.
(b) For finish sanding plastic filler, use grade 80
paper on hand file board or air file.
(8) Featheredge paint into bare metal area as de
scribed in following steps.
(a) For rough featheredging, use grade 80 disc
on dual action sander.
(b) For final featheredging, use grade 180 disc
on dual action sander or 220 grade paper on hand sand
ing block.
NOTE: If heat has been applied or holes have been
drilled in the repaired body panel, it will be necessary to
replace the anti-corrosion material as described below
under Anti-Corrosion Protection.
ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION
AMC Galvicon Coating
If it is necessary to apply heat or drill holes in original
or replacement body panels that are galvinized, the gal
vinized coating will be removed. It will be necessary to
apply AMC Galvicon Coating to these areas using the
following procedure:
(1) Repair or replace body panel.
NOTE: The inner surface of a replacement panel
should be cleaned before installation.
(2) Clean inner surface of panel using Dupont Prep
Sol, Ditzler Acryli-Clean, or equivalent, and allow to
dry.
(3) Stir Galvicon Coating thoroughly and brush two
or three coats over heated or drilled areas of panel.