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Operation Steps - Details Step F - Environmental Protection > < Operation Steps - Details Step D-Repair Damaged Area

 

 

 

 

Step E - Restructure Surface  

E1 - Remove contour foil, clamp  

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Remove contour foil and clamp.  

 

 

E2 - Sand visible area  

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Sand visible damaged area generously with hand sander (P 80), following outer contours; if necessary also sand by hand (emery paper).  

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Use P 240 to P 400 for fine sanding and finishing the contours.  

 

 

E3 - Apply structure spray  

Only for unpainted surfaces.  

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Mask painted surfaces.  

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Clean unpainted surfaces with cleaner from adhesive set or silicone remover.  

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Apply structure spray to unpainted surfaces; if necessary, apply structure spray onto complete surface to avoid different colour hues.  

 

 

E4 - Carry out paint repairs  

Only for painted surfaces.  

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Carry out paint repairs.  

 

 

Cross section of repair damage.  

 

 

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Fibrous web embedded in adhesive  

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Adhesive in concealed area  

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Adhesive in visible area  

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Contour foil  

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Structure spray or, optionally, paint coat  

 

  

 

 

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Operation Steps - Details Step F - Environmental Protection > < Operation Steps - Details Step D-Repair Damaged Area