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Land Rover Discovery Body Repair Manual (1995 on)05 · Panel repairs
05 · General

Clinch Panels (eg Doorskins etc.) Paint Repairs (page 2 of 2)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery Body Repair Manual
Year
1995 on
Section
Panels
Panel repairsClinch Panels (eg Doorskins etc.) Paint Repairs · page 2 of 2
SUBSTRATE ALUMINIUM PANELS
PANEL REPAIR REPLACEMENT PANEL
PREPARATION
Wet for using P60 Grade paper or dry sand using Wet flat using P60 Grade paper or dry sand using P240 grit discs. P240 grit discs. Care must be taken to avoid cutting through to bare aluminium.
BODY FILLING
If filling is required, thoroughly abrade bare aluminium If filling is required, fill small indentations with Standox area to be filled and apply Standox Polyester Polyster stopper 430-5029.
ETCHINGThis process is not required if the original electrocoat primer is in sound condition. IF NOT
Etch the bare aluminium and filler with auto-speed self etch primer 414-1171, mixed 1:1 with activator 801-7995. Apply one coat and allow to dry for approximately 20 minutes. Recoat within 1 hour.
PRIMING
To obtain maximum adhesion and excellent build, apply Standox 2K 4:1 full primer 405-0381. Coats of 30-40 microns can be wet flatted with P60 grade paper after 45 minutes at 20˚C.
COLOUR COATING
Apply either Standox 2K Standocryl or Standox Metallic Basislack to the colour required. Hardeners and thinners will vary depending upon system employed, conditions available, temperature and size of vehicle etc. Refer to paint manufacturers Technical Information Sheet for correct selection.

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