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

HEADLINING—HARDTOP ENCLOSURE-EXTERIOR DECALS AND OVERLAYS 3P-5
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Fig. 3P-6 Cutting to Relieve Crack
NOTE: On crack(s) 6 inches or longer it is advisable to
countersink pop rivets along length ofcrack(s) as shown
in figure 3P-7.
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Fig. 3P-7 Installing Pop Rivets in Crack
(5) Mix Structural Adhesive, according to manufac-
turer's instructions, and apply liberally to crack(s) from
inside and outside of enclosure as shown in figure 3P-8.
(6) Use an air file or hand file board and sanding
block for shaping of Structural Adhesive.
(a) For initial shaping, use a grade 24 paper.
(b) For shaping and sanding contours in Struc-
tural Adhesive, use a grade 220 paper on a sanding
block.
(c) For finish sanding, use a grade 320 paper.
(7) Apply sealer and color coat (refer to Paint Re-
pair Procedure).
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Fig. 3P-8 Applying Structural Adhesive to Fractured Area
Paint Repair
(1) Clean repair area using wax and silicone re-
mover or such as DuPont Prep-Sol or Ditzler Acryli-
Clean.
(2) Featheredge affected area as described in the
following steps:
(a) For rough featheredging, use a grade 80 disc
on a random disc sander.
(b) For final featheredging, use a grade 180 disc
on a random disc sander or 220 grade paper on a hand
sanding block.
(3) Mix sealer according to instruction sheet in kit.
NOTE: One paint repair kit is sufficient to paint a
complete top. Do not mix more paint than is necessary
to cover the area being repaired. The spray equipment
being used must be clean.
CAUTION: The solvents in polyurethane enamel will
dissolve residual lacquers left in the cup or spray gun
and may clog the gun or affect the finish surface.
(4) Spray a test panel and adjust spray gun as
necessary.
(5) Apply sealer coat to affected area and allow to
dry to touch.