Specific Repairs; Scratched Panels, Spot Refinishing - Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual

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Fig. 51— M ix in g Plastic Solder Material
2. Remove finish from around damage area. Inspect
area again for signs of other damage.
3. Grind or file the damaged area to form a " V" at the
broken or cracked portion. Side of
a shallow pitch for maximum bonding surface. A belt
sander with a vacuum attachment will minimize the
dust problem, Figure 54.
4. If rear of damage is accessible clean back of area to
permit the use of laminate (resin-saturated glass-
cloth) on both sides of damaged area.
5. Cut fiber glass cloth to size. Make certain a minimum
of five layers is cut for the average repair.
6. Mix resin and hardener per instruction with resin and
hardener.
Cleanliness is most important. Be
CAUTION:
certain all containers are dry and clean and
the resin and hardener cans are kept closed
when not in use. Do not use waxed cups for
mixing and do not allow resin to enter hardener
can or vice versa.
7. Saturate layers of fiber glass (fig. 55). Place lami­
" V"
should have
8. Apply heat to repair area. Heat lamps are recom­
9. After the repair is cured, grind, file or sand to

SPECIFIC REPAIRS

Scratched Panels, Spot Refinishing

In many instances, a scratched panel will involve only
a paint refinishing job. Figure 57 shows the top of a
fender panel which has been scratched through to the
plastic.
Fig. 53 — Finishing Plastic Solder Repair
nate over damage area. Smooth out wrinkles, and
make sure general contour of area is maintained,
Figure 56.
mended, used at least 12" away from repair. Allow
15 to 20 minutes curing time. Trim repair to shape
at gel stage.
contour. Files other than body files may be more
suitable. A belt sander with a vacuum cleaner at­
tachment will minimize the dust problem. Feather
edge and finish sand.
After Repair, small pits or irregular­
NOTE:
ities may appear in finished surface. Imperfec­
tions should be repaired using the Plastic Solder
Repair Kit.
Fig. 5 4 — G rin din g " V " at Damaged Area
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