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Body Repair
heat than panels manufactured from low carbon steel, it is
advisable that the following procedure be observed at all
times.
Remove Panel
1. Expose resistance spot welds. For those spot welds
which are not obviously visible, use a rotary drum sander
or wire brush fitted to an air drill, or alternatively a hand
held wire brush.
Caution: In wheel arch areas it may be necessary to soften
underbody coating, using a hot air gun, prior to exposing
spot welds.
2. Cut out welds using a cobalt drill.
3. Alternatively, use a clamp-type spot weld remover.
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4. Cut away the bulk of the panel as necessary using an air
saw.
Caution: On certain panel joints MIG welds and braze
should be removed using a sander where possible, before
cutting out the panel bulk.
5. Separate spot welded joints and remove panel remnants
using hammer, bolster chisel and pincers.
Prepare Old Surfaces
1. Remove any remaining sealant using a hot air gun to
minimise the risk of toxic fumes caused by heat generated
during welding.
Collision Repair
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