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Fiat Scudo Factory Service Manual (1996-2006)07 · 70 Bodywork
07 · Body & interior

Protection of repaired parts (page 2 of 2)

Make
Fiat
Model
Scudo Factory Service Manual
Year
1996–2006
Section
Replacing body panels
70 BodyworkProtection of repaired parts · page 2 of 2
Line drawing of a van rear section with inset images of spray guns and applicators

P4B09AM01

  1. Sealing.
    Protect the joins of parts which are overlapped and bead welded with a two-component sealant applied by brush or spray.
  2. Damping panels.
    If present during dismantling, re-fit the damping panels inside the wing.
  3. Foam.
    Apply the foam through the holes present in the wing.
  4. Fading-in and preparation of adjacent parts
    Prepare any joins to be faded in and/or adjacent components for fading in, by rubbing down with P1200 abrasive paper with water or abrasive polish.
  5. Protection (after checking the colour).
    Use industrial paper which does not release volatile impurities.
  6. Blowing and preparing for painting.
    Wash with anti-silicone solvent and dry, then clean with a chemical buffer.
  7. Painting.
    Observe the technical characteristics and instructions for application of the paints, stated in the technical data sheets provided by the manufacturer of the product.
  8. Waxing.
    After waxing, working through the holes present in the panel, spray a product for hollow components (wax-based oil) on non-accessible parts, especially in the bead-welded areas.

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