Hardtop Enclosure Dent Repair - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

HEADLINING—HARDTOP ENCLOSURE—EXTERIOR DECALS AND OVERLAYS 3P-3
H A R D T O P
ENCLOSURE
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Fig. 3P-1 Hardtop Enclosure Removal
• One pint catalyst
• One quart reducer MEK (methyl-ethyl-ketone)
• One Instruction Sheet
N O T E : Methyl-ethyl-ketone (MEK) is usually available
from chemical houses listed under SOLVENTS in the
Yellow Pages. If not available locally in small quan-
tities, the solvent may be obtained from mail order
chemical houses such as E. H. Sargent & Co. and Fisher
Scientific, which have sales-service centers throughout
the country. This is neither a complete list, nor a recom-
mendation for the exclusive use of the chemical houses
listed.
Dent Repair
(1) Use a grinder to remove paint and to outline
damaged area.
(a) Use a grade 24 disc for initial grinding.
(b) Follow up with a grade 50 disc to prevent
coarse scratches from showing up in final finish.
(2) Apply plastic body filler, such as Ditzler 999
Body Filler or equivalent. For best results, mix plastic
body filler and hardener according to manufacturer's
instructions.
(3) Apply plastic filler with a rubber or plastic
spreader as shown in figure 3P-2. Use firm pressure
with spreader to aid in removing air bubbles which will
show up as pinholes.
(4) Use an air file or hand file board for shaping of
plastic body filler.
(a) For initial shaping of plastic body filler use
a grade 24 paper.
(b) For shaping and sanding contours in plastic
body filler, use a grade 36 or 40 paper.
(c) For finish sanding plastic body filler, use a
grade 40 paper.
(5) Apply sealer and color coat (refer to Paint Re-
pair Procedure).