RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
12. Remove all excess adhesive material from the work area.
13. Once the adhesive has achieved handling strength in approximately 2 1/2 hours remove the clamps and/or screws.
14. When the adhesive has reached full cure, if screws were used bevel the screw-holes and prepare the joint and screw holes for the application of
waterproof fiber-filled body filler. Complete repair using conventional body filler.
15. Refinish following paint manufacturers recommendations.
Hem Flange Corrosion
Hem Flange Corrosion
Overview:
Hem flange corrosion generally starts at the bottom of a down standing hem flange where water can collect. The condition can occur on hoods, liftgates,
and door skins. The condition usually begins where the outer panel makes the turn upward to form the hem flange on the inside of the panel. The
condition can vary from minor surface corrosion to perforation. The repair process will vaiy based on the severity of the condition.
Hem Flange Repair:
Overview:
When the condition is surface rust at the edge of the hem you would remove the corrosion, and apply a corrosion resistant primer. Seal the hem edge
using seam sealer and topcoat following paint suppliers recommendations.
A slightly more aggressive corrosion condition may require opening of the hem to remove all the corrosion. Once the hem is opened you must remove all
the corrosion and apply a corrosion resistant material to protect the sheet metal.
A couple of the most common corrosion resistant primers are acid etch primers and epoxy primers.
The adhesive The Chrysler Group recommends for hem repairs contains corosion resistant properties (built in) so no primer is required.
Once the corrosion is removed from the hem area apply the Mopar / Fusor #112B adhesive, follow the directions that are supplied with the adhesive.
