10 · Body & interior

Protection

Make: Fiat
Model: Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year: 1993–1999
Section: Structural sheet metal parts replacement › Protection

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70 BodyworkProtection

Remove and level the residues left from welding, using an abrasive grinding wheel.
Clean the welded areas using a rotating brush.

Diagram showing the rear floor pan area of the vehicle body with inset illustrations of a grinding tool and a rotating brush

Protection

Apply rust protection to the MIG welding areas.
Restore sealing on the joints and apply rust protection and sound-proof panels. The areas to be treated and the products to be used are indicated in the general diagrams of the Manual.
Apply underbody protection and then paint and wax.

Diagram showing the interior of the vehicle body with the floor panel removed, highlighting the underbody area, with an inset illustration of a spray gun

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Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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