RTM Body Parts

RTM Body Parts

Certain exterior panels of the vehicle are manufactured from RTM as shown as shaded areas in Figure 1. The Front and rear bumpers are made from R-RIM

Repair Procedures

Cosmetic Damage

Repair the paintwork using standard procedures.

Substrate surface

Where the defect does not affect the physical strength of the panel, fill and repaint using standard techniques.

Substrate Penetration

No reliable repair procedures are possible to correct major physical damage to RTM panels. Any small defect which do not affect the integrity or security of the panel may be filled and repainted at the owners risk.

Because of the inherent flexibility of plastic panels, hard filler may crack. Such repairs cannot therefore be guaranteed.

Where the damage affects the security and or the integrity of the panel, it must be replaced.

Precautions during Paint Operations

When any repair operation is being completed on the DB7 paintwork, take particular care to protect the leather upholstery and trim from paint contamination.

Damage Recognition

Before any remedial action is carried out the damaged should be assessed. If the cover has been holed or torn it must be replaced. Repair should be attempted only if the damage falls into one of the following three categories.

• Cosmetic — Abrasion to the surface paint finish
• Substrate surface — Deep scratches, gouges or localised radial stress cracks.
• Substrate penetration — Splits not exceeding 100 mm. Splits radiating from a gouge and accompanied by localised stress cracks.