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

Prepare New Surfaces (Panel repairs)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery Body Repair Manual
Year
1995 on
Section
Procedures › Prepare New Surfaces
Panel repairsPrepare New Surfaces

Prepare New Surfaces

Prepare new surfaces
  1. Prepare new panel joint edges for welding by
  2. Mark out bulk of new panel and trim to size, leaving approximately 50mm (1 1/32 in) overlap with existing panel. Offer up new panel/section, align with associated panels (e.g. new rear quarter aligned with door and tailgate). Clamp into position.
Prepare new surfaces – Mark out bulk of new panel and trim to size, leaving approximately 50mm (1 1/32 in) overla
  1. Apply suitable weld-through primer to panel joint
  2. Cut new and existing panels as necessary to form butt, joggle or brace joint as required. Remove all clamps and metal remnants.
Prepare new surfaces – Cut new and existing panels as necessary to form butt, joggle or brace joint as required.

sanding to a bright finish. This must include inner as well as outer faces.

Prepare new surfaces – sanding to a bright finish. This must include inner as well as outer faces.

surfaces to be welded, using brush or aerosol can.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Land Rover Discovery

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