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CORVETTE BODY 1B-30
Fig* 66—Front Body Construction
6. Panel - Front Fender Lower
1. Panel - Hood
2. Panel - Cowl Upper
F
. Front
3. Panel - Front Fender Upper 7. Bonding Strip
4. Bonding Strip - Front Fender 8. Panel - Radiator Grille
Upper to Lower
5. Panel - Front Fender
Lower Rear
Lower
9. Panel - Radiator Grille Upper
- Lower Half
10. Bonding Strip - Front
Fender Lower Front
to Rear
11. Bonding Strip - Front Fender
Upper to Radiator Grille
Upper Panel
12. Reinforcement - Front
Fender
13. Bonding Strip - Front Fender
Upper Reinforcement
14. Panel - Radiator Grille Upper -
Upper Half
contour. For deep filling and on vertical surfaces,
several layers may be used, each about 1/2" thick.
4. Finish the repair by grinding, sanding and painting
in the usual manner, Figure 74.
RESIN KIT
The Resin Repair Kit, for major repairs, contains
resin, hardener, Thixatrope, fiberglass cloth, protecting
creams and mixing utensils. Repairs such as torn panels
and separated joints require the adhesive qualities of the
resin and the reinforcing qualities of the glass fibers.
The following procedure is basic for repairing any
plastic (fiberglass component or panel).
1. Look for hidden damage. Apply pressure by hand
around the damaged area.
2. Use paint remover and 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
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