Protecting the trim and outside components

d. Work environment.

• To guarantee the safety of the operators the work environment must be well ventilated and lit.
• As paints and sealants produce toxic gasses when heated, preferably use a saw or pneumatic chisel rather than a blow torch for cutting and removing damaged metal sheets.
• To remove paint from the metal sheet, use a belt grinder or rotary brush.
• To minimise dust use a suction hood.

e. Vehicle bodywork straightener.

• Make sure that the straightener is used correctly, according to the procedures given in the Manufacturer's Instruction Manual.

WARNING: During body straightening, never stand in front of the straightener in the direction in which it is pulling.

PROTECTING THE TRIM AND OUTSIDE COMPONENTS

a. Protecting the trim

• Remove or cover the interior trim (upholstery, instruments, mats).
• Cover with heat resistant materials: glass, instruments, upholstery and mats before undertaking welding operations.

b. Protection outside components.

• When removing outside components (bonnet, boot lid, mouldings, trims) the body surfaces must be protected to avoid scratching, using rags protective tape or other materials.

CAUTION Painted surfaces with even only light scratches must be repaired: even light scratches can lead to corrosion.

INDICATIONS FOR REPLACEMENT

The use of genuine Alfa Romeo spares is recommended. These ensure the best results and maintenance of the original conditions of the vehicle.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WELDING

Before electric welding on the car, remove the electronic control units to avoid damaging them.

SPOT WELDING

The strength of weld spots depends on carrying out the following checks before welding begins:

1. Adjustment of the welding arm.
2. Keep the arm as short as possible to achieve the maximum pressure between the electrodes.
3. Full tighten the arm and electrodes so that they do not work loose during welding.

1. Welding arm
2. Tip of electrode
3. Minimum arm length possible